Purim

Purim at Beth El is a joyful celebration. Our Purim activities include our very popular Nitzanim Purim Spiel and our annual “Megillah Madness” celebration — which was even once mentioned on an episode of the hit television show The West Wing.

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Sunday, March 13

• 10:00 am – noon Annual Purim Carnival hosted by Beth El Religious School. Join us for a dance party, arts and craft, a costume contest, and more! All families are welcome to join us.

Wednesday, March 16 Be sure to come in costume.

• 7:30 pm Megillah Madness is back in person! Join us in the Sanctuary for 80s and 90s Broadway fun featuring a special tribute to Stephen Sondheim. Click here to watch via the livestream.
• 8:00 pm Ma’ariv and the Whole Megillah in the Swoff Chapel. Click here to watch via the livestream.

Thursday, March 17, 7:30 am Morning minyan in the Swoff Chapel includes a special Torah reading for the holiday plus reading of the Megillah. Click here to watch via Zoom.

Past Purim Programs

Below are a selection of program guides from past Megillah Madness celebrations. Click on each link to open a PDF in a new window.

• 2011 – A Very Disney Purim
• 2010 – Shush-a-Lot
• 2009 – Rock, Soul, & Billy Joel
• 2007 – A Rock ‘N Roll Purim
• 2006 – Megillah on the Roof
• 2005 – Megillah Madness on Broadway
• 2004 – Disco Purim
• 2002 – Rock ‘N Roll Purim
• 2003– Rock ‘N Roll Purim