Purim 5778
Wednesday - Friday 13-15 Adar, 5778 February 28 - March 2, 2018
The Holiday of Purim includes the fast day called Taanis Esther, the day of Purim and the day of Shushan Purim. (Definition of terms will be found in the text.)
This year, (5778 - 2018) the dates and times are: |
Shabbos Zachor Saturday February 24 9 Adar |
Special Torah Reading - Parshas Zachor - to be heard by all members of the family - men, women and children. |
Taanis Esther Wednesday February 28 13 Adar |
- We fast from 3 hours before daybreak until after nightfall. This year, 5:08am - 6:16pm
- Half-Shekel.
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Purim Eve Saturday Night February 28 14 Adar |
- After nightfall, during the Maariv/Arvit services, the Megilla is read from a parchment scroll for all those who are present in the Synagogue. If one is unable to attend, a private reading should be arranged. Contact your local Chabad-Lubavitch center.
- The Al Hanisim prayer is added in the evening Amida.
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Purim Day Sunday March 1 14 Adar |
If one is unable to attend the synagogue, a special Megilla reading should be made at their location. Contact your local Chabad-Lubavitch center. |
Shushan Purim Friday March 2 15 Adar |
This day is celebrated as Purim Day in Jerusalem.
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