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Purim with Mekor
Purim Mitzvot
~ Machatzit Hashekel - you may make these donations to the shul anytime before Purim by using this donation link in our website. The suggested amount is $18. Please include a note with your donation indicating "Machatzit Hashekel".
~ Matanot L'evyonim through Mekor
Donations through the shul must be received by Wednesday, February 24.
Mekor Habracha will once again be creating a special fund to help our community fulfill the mitzvah of Matanot L'evyonim on Purim. Funds will be distributed on Purim day to the needy, both in Philadelphia and in Israel.
Please email the shul with your pledge and also indicate if you specifically want your donation to be made in Philadelphia and/or Israel.
Donations may be made by using this donation link in our website. Please include a note indicating "Purim fund- Matanot L'evyonim".
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~ Machatzit Hashekel - you may make these donations to the shul anytime before Purim by using this donation link in our website. The suggested amount is $18. Please include a note with your donation indicating "Machatzit Hashekel".
~ Matanot L'evyonim through Mekor
Donations through the shul must be received by Wednesday, February 24.
Mekor Habracha will once again be creating a special fund to help our community fulfill the mitzvah of Matanot L'evyonim on Purim. Funds will be distributed on Purim day to the needy, both in Philadelphia and in Israel.
Please email the shul with your pledge and also indicate if you specifically want your donation to be made in Philadelphia and/or Israel.
Donations may be made by using this donation link in our website. Please include a note indicating "Purim fund- Matanot L'evyonim".
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Mekor Purim Schedule
~ Purim Class with Mekor member Chesky Kopel
The Half Shekel Today
Thursday, February 18, 7:30pm via Zoom
Please email the shul for Zoom info.
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~ Shabbat Zachor, February 20
Morning Services begin at 9:30am
Zachor readings:
-- 10:15am (approximately) during minyan; RSVP required by 8pm Thursday, February 18.
-- 10:45am (approximately) following kiddush; RSVP required by 8pm Thursday, February 18.
(If you've already RSVP'd, you do not need to do so again.) Attendance cap is 20.
Please do NOT rsvp by replying to this email.
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~ Purim Class with Rabbi Hirsch
How the Starbucks Siren (aka Queen Esther!) Can Help Us Survive Covid
Monday, February 22, 6:30pm via Zoom
Co-hosted by Mekor and Moishe House
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87619103739?pwd=M3puS25TTDJHeVloL3VsNUFFTEFadz09
Meeting ID: 876 1910 3739
Passcode: mekor
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~ Deadline for RSVP to attend Purim Services (details below)
Wednesday, February 24 at NOON
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~ Ta'anit Esther on Thursday, February 25
Fast begins at 5:27 am. Fast ends at 6:19 pm.
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~ Purim Services
> Thursday Day & Evening, February 25
6:45 am --- Morning Services Attendance cap is 20. RSVP required by Noon, Wednesday February 24.
5:30 pm --- Mincha. Attendance cap is 20. RSVP required by Noon, Wednesday February 24.
6:00 pm --- Ma'ariv
6:10 pm --- Megillah reading Attendance cap is 20. RSVP required by Noon, Wednesday February 24.
7:15 pm --- 2nd Megillah reading Attendance cap is 20. RSVP required by Noon, Wednesday February 24.
Megillah reading(s) will also be available via Zoom, with access info TBA.
> Friday morning, February 26
Morning services and Megillah reading will take place at the shul on Friday morning at 8:00 am and approximately 8:30 am respectively.
RSVP required by Noon, Wednesday February 24. Attendance cap is 20. Please do NOT rsvp by replying to this email.
The 8:30 am reading will also be available via Zoom, and a 2nd reading will also be held exclusively via Zoom, at noon (12 pm). Zoom access info for both readings TBA
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~ Mekor Presents Moshav!
A Virtual Concert Fundraiser for Our Shul
Sunday, February 28 at 8PM EST
For more info and to buy tickets, use this link on our shul website.
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The Half Shekel Today
Thursday, February 18, 7:30pm via Zoom
Please email the shul for Zoom info.
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~ Shabbat Zachor, February 20
Morning Services begin at 9:30am
Zachor readings:
-- 10:15am (approximately) during minyan; RSVP required by 8pm Thursday, February 18.
-- 10:45am (approximately) following kiddush; RSVP required by 8pm Thursday, February 18.
(If you've already RSVP'd, you do not need to do so again.) Attendance cap is 20.
Please do NOT rsvp by replying to this email.
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~ Purim Class with Rabbi Hirsch
How the Starbucks Siren (aka Queen Esther!) Can Help Us Survive Covid
Monday, February 22, 6:30pm via Zoom
Co-hosted by Mekor and Moishe House
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87619103739?pwd=M3puS25TTDJHeVloL3VsNUFFTEFadz09
Meeting ID: 876 1910 3739
Passcode: mekor
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~ Deadline for RSVP to attend Purim Services (details below)
Wednesday, February 24 at NOON
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~ Ta'anit Esther on Thursday, February 25
Fast begins at 5:27 am. Fast ends at 6:19 pm.
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~ Purim Services
> Thursday Day & Evening, February 25
6:45 am --- Morning Services Attendance cap is 20. RSVP required by Noon, Wednesday February 24.
5:30 pm --- Mincha. Attendance cap is 20. RSVP required by Noon, Wednesday February 24.
6:00 pm --- Ma'ariv
6:10 pm --- Megillah reading Attendance cap is 20. RSVP required by Noon, Wednesday February 24.
7:15 pm --- 2nd Megillah reading Attendance cap is 20. RSVP required by Noon, Wednesday February 24.
Megillah reading(s) will also be available via Zoom, with access info TBA.
> Friday morning, February 26
Morning services and Megillah reading will take place at the shul on Friday morning at 8:00 am and approximately 8:30 am respectively.
RSVP required by Noon, Wednesday February 24. Attendance cap is 20. Please do NOT rsvp by replying to this email.
The 8:30 am reading will also be available via Zoom, and a 2nd reading will also be held exclusively via Zoom, at noon (12 pm). Zoom access info for both readings TBA
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~ Mekor Presents Moshav!
A Virtual Concert Fundraiser for Our Shul
Sunday, February 28 at 8PM EST
For more info and to buy tickets, use this link on our shul website.
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Best wishes for a joyous Purim!