Purim at Chabad

Purim at Chabad of East Lakeview is a happy and festive time where we celebrate the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia.

Click here to learn about Purim.

Purim begins on Monday evening and Tuesday - March 2-3. Read this message to see the Purim opportunities.

Schedule for Purim:
Monday, March 2:

• Fast of Esther begins: 4:57 am
• Special Shachrit with Torah reading & Selichot: 6:30-7:45am 
• Mincha with Half Shekel & Torah reading: 5:15 pm 
• Mariv: 6:00 pm
• Fast ends: 6:11 pm
• Main Megilah reading: 6:10 pm
• Purim Shpiel by Ray Miller: 6:45 pm
• Megilah reading every hour:
  7, 8, 9, 10 pm
• YJP Purim Party "Terminal One": 7:00 pm RSVP here

Tuesday, March 3:

• Shachris (morning services): 6:30 am
• Torah reading of Amalek: 6:55 am
• First Megilah reading: 7:00 am
• Megilah EVERY hour: 
  7, 8, 9, 10, 11 am
  12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 last one at 5:15pm
• Main Purim party - Purim in Morocco: 4:30 - 7:00 pm
• Main Megilah reading: 4:30 pm
• Moroccan Purim Party:
  5:00 - 7:00 RSVP here.
• Camel Rides: 5:15 -6:30 pm
• Party Drum Circle: 5:30 -6:00
• Farbrengen: 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Community Purim Gift Project (Mishloach Manot)

Be part of a special community-wide Purim initiative! Join the Purim Gift Project and allow us to help you fulfill the mitzvah of Mishloach Manot (giving gifts to friends) while we distribute beautiful Purim packages to local families and community members of all ages.
Only $118 or as low as $45 to join!
  Click here to participate.

Megillah Readings – Every Hour on the Hour

Fulfill the mitzvah of hearing the Megillah at one of our convenient readings throughout Purim. Every hour on the hour so everyone can join and experience the story and spirit of Purim together.   

Click here to see the details & let us know you are coming.

Parking at Chabad

We arranged free parking at Marianos throughout Purim. The security knows to allow your vehicle parked there. Simply park anywhere and hop over to chabad at 615 Wellington. Two minute walk!

Main Community Purim Party

The main Purim Party will be on Tuesday, March 3 " Purim In Morocco".

Step into the vibrant sights, flavors, and spirit of Morocco! Enjoy authentic Moroccan cuisine, festive décor, a live drum circle (fun for all ages!), a live camel riding experience, a traditional henna artist, interactive cultural activities, a L’chaim drink station (21+), photo ops, and more.

Come dressed in costume and celebrate Purim with warmth, joy, and Moroccan flair! RSVP at  JewishLakeview.com/PurimParty.

YJP (20's & 30's) Purim Party

We invite our YJP community to join us at THE Purim party ("Purim at terminal One") for young Jews in Chicago, Monday March 2nd @7pm.  Hosted by all the chabad's in the city. Location: the Living Room 1630 N Milwaukee
Visit  DowntownPurim.com to RSVP.

Give Matanos L'evyonim (money for those in need). One of the 4 special Purim Mitzvos! Click here to give locally.

You can find more information about the holiday below. or reach out to us at  773.495.7127 if you need any help or a Megilah reading at home.

Wishing you a happy Purim!
Rabbi Dovid & Devorah Leah Kotlarsky

Monday evening // March 2

Evening Service: 6:10 pm
Fast ends: 6:11 pm
Megilah reading: 6:10 pm
and then 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 pm

Tuesday // March 3 - Megillah Readings Every Hour

Morning services & reading of Ama'alek: 6:30am
During our Morning Service: 7:00 am
and then 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (begins on the hour)

Please contact the office if you would like to schedule a megillah reading at your office, school, or other central location!

Location: The Living Room           
1632 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60647

Date: Monday evening, March 2

Time: 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Details:

• Dress up
• Live DJ Music
• Premium Open Bar
• Megillah Reading
• Hor D'oeuvres
• Hundreds of Young Jewish Professionals
• Smiles all around

For Tickets Select Link Below

Location: Chabad of East Lakeview

Date: Tuesday, March 3

Time:  4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Details:

• Dress up in festive Purim costumes
• Moroccan Photo Experience
• Authentic Moroccan Buffet
• Fresh Mint Tea & Sweet Treats Station
• Live Moroccan Music & Festive Atmosphere
• Magic & Interactive Entertainment
• Drink (L’chaim) station for 21+
• Henna-inspired art & cultural experiences
• Kids activities & crafts
• Hamantashen & Moroccan desserts
• Smiles, joy, and Purim energy all around

Advanced RSVP: $30 adult - $15 child 
Day price: $36 adult - $25 child
 

On Purim we emphasize the importance of Jewish unity and friendship by sending gifts of food to friends.

On Purim day, March 3, send a gift of at least two kinds of ready-to-eat foods (e.g., pastry, fruit, beverage) to at least one friend. Men should send to men, and women to women. It is preferable that the gifts be delivered via a third party. Children, in addition to sending their own gifts of food to their friends, make enthusiastic messengers.

This year, you can also fulfill this beautiful mitzvah through our Community Purim Gift Project, allowing us to help you send Mishloach Manot to many friends and community members at once while spreading Purim joy throughout Lakeview.

👉 Join the Purim Project here: Jewishlakeview.com/purimproject

One of Purim’s primary themes is Jewish unity. Haman tried to kill us all, we were all in danger together, so we celebrate together too. Hence, on Purim day we place special emphasis on caring for the less fortunate.

Give money or food to at least two needy people during the daylight hours of Purim, March 3. In case you can’t find any needy people, your synagogue will likely be collecting money for this purpose. Place at least two coins in a charity box earmarked for the poor.

On Purim, we give a donation to whoever asks; we don’t verify his or her bank balance first.

As with the other mitzvahs of Purim, even small children should fulfill this mitzvah.

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