Purim Celebration Sunday, Mar. 24, 2024, 2:00-7:00 p.m. 

A time to celebrate victory over the recurring enemies of Israel.   As Moshe wrote [Shmot/Exodus 17.15-16]  

Moshe built an altar, called it Adonai Nissi [Adonai is my banner/miracle],  and said, “Because their hand was against the throne of Adonai, Adonai will fight ‘Amalek generation after generation.”

Amalek represents those with unmitigated hatred and passion to destroy Israel.  The Jewish people have nevertheless survived, and won against strong enemies.  But, the enemies seem to morph into a different form and return to attack.  WW II, then 1948 War of Independence, 1967 Six Day War, 1973 Yom Kippur War, and now Hamas.   But even as Messiah rose from the dead, Israel is arising from the Oct. 7 devastation, and increasing world opposition.  With the help of G-d, the Jews will have military and spiritual victory!   

We will celebrate the victory in advance, and dress up in a Purim costume!  Be a Queen Esther, King Akhashverosh, Mordekhi, or a Darth Vader look-a-like!  Great games and prizes. Bring your kids, grandkids, and neighbor kids to join the fun.  Enter the Chili contest to win a prize! And don’t forget the Hamantaschen! (See recipes and scroll down to Purim Recipes).  Don’t have time to bake? No hassle, just pick some up from Whole Foods/Trader Joe’s or your favorite store. You can even order them on the Internet! (But don't wait.)

2:00-3:45 pm: Carnival for kids

3:00 p.m : Deadline for submitting Chili for the contest

3:30 p.m:  Chili judging (kitchen closed for judging)

3:45-4:50 p.m.: Costume parade, Costume judging, Purim presentation

4:50 pm: Winners announced for Costume and Chili Contestants

5:00 pm: Time for All to Eat what You Have Brought to Share  (Hamantaschen?  Chili?  Suggestions)

6-7 p.m. – To complete your party experience, everyone helps in cleanup to keep our home beautiful.

Annual Purim Chili Contest: 

Cook your best chili recipe at home and bring it hot in a crock pot. Must be made fresh from scratch. Chili will be judged on aroma, appearance, texture, taste and aftertaste. Prize will be awarded for the winning entry.  Contest Entry Form.

 DON'T MISS this SPECIAL NIGHT of CELEBRATION -- DIFFERENT FROM ALL OTHER NIGHTS!

Enjoy a traditional Passover Seder meal on the 3rd night of Passover, conducted according to traditions followed since the redemption of our Jewish people from Egypt in the time of Moshe (Moses).  Worship and rejoice as we celebrate our spiritual redemption through the Messiah, our Passover lamb. Expect about 75 minutes of Biblical rituals, teaching, blessings, and singing followed by a full course delicious Honey Baked Chicken dinner with ritual Seder plate. After dinner, we will enjoy additional worship and praise.

Notice to Parents of small children: this is a 4-hour event.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TICKET PURCHASING:

• Tickets are currently $26/person and required for admission, and your ticket QR code will be scanned at the door.
• "Your phone is your ticket"-- Please save the QR Code on your phone which you will receive after purchasing your ticket so it is visible for scanning upon entry to this event. 
• Ticket sales deadline is April 13th.
• Doors open at 4:15 p.m. April 24th.
• You will receive a wristband, after your QR Code has been scanned.
• There will be open seating so you can choose your own seats. Please self-reserve your seats upon arrival by writing your name on the place card at your table setting.

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