Purim is celebrated by the reading of the Scroll of Esther, known in Hebrew as the Megillat Esther, which relates the basic story of Purim. Under the rule of King Ahashuerus, Haman, the King's prime minister, plots to exterminate all of the Jews of Persia. His plan is foiled by Queen Esther and her cousin Mordechai, who ultimately save the Jews of the land from destruction. The reading of the megillah is typically a rowdy affair, punctuated by booing and noise-making when Haman's name is read aloud.
Thu, April 18 2024
10 Nisan 5784
Today's Calendar
Choir Rehearsal : 7:30pm |
Tomorrow's Calendar
Shabbat Family Worship : 6:15pm |
Friday Night
Shabbat Family Worship : 6:15pm |
Shabbat Day
Torah Study : 9:15am |
Shabbat Morning Worship : 10:30am |
Gates Youth 3rd - 6th Grade, GoPTY Event - Paint Your Pet : 6:30pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Apr 20 Gates Youth 3rd - 6th Grade, GoPTY Event - Paint Your Pet Shabbat, Apr 20 6:30pm |
Apr 21 J-FLEx Sunday, Apr 21 9:30am |
Apr 23 Temple Office Closed Tuesday, Apr 23 |
Apr 23 Congregational Second Night Seder Tuesday, Apr 23 6:00pm |
Apr 23 TRIBE Passover Potluck Tuesday, Apr 23 6:00pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parashat M'tzora
Shabbat, Apr 20 |
Erev Passover
Monday, Apr 22 |
Thu, April 18 2024 10 Nisan 5784