Purim 2026

Purim is the festival of transforming darkness into light and tragedy into joy.
Let’s capture that spirit as a community!

See HERE for Purim schedule of services & Megillah readings.
See HERE for the JCAB Guide to Purim.

Matanot La’Evyonim – Help Those in Need
It’s a mitzvah to give money to those in need on Purim. Click HERE for Rabbi Weinstock’s message. You can donate HERE and the funds will be distributed on Purim.

Join the Seventh Annual Community Megillah Learning Project
Once again, we are planning to mark a Torah study milestone in honor of Purim by communally completing Megillat Esther as well as Masechet Megillah. Please sign up HERE for your Torah study selection.

Pre-Purim Sisterhood Shiur
Monday, February 23 @ 7:00 pm
Dr. Julie Stern Joseph will speak on “Purim: The Prayer That Didn;t Make The Cut. Canon, Crisis, and Why Esther Needed to Pray” in this shiur for women hosted by Deborah Zimbler. 

Pre-Purim Shiur with Rabbi Weinstock
Wednesday, February 25 @ 7:30 pm
Take a serious look at the festival’s fun and connect Purim’s pastry, pouring, and purpose in “Hamantaschen and Auchentoshan: Baked Joy and Liquid Simcha.” Hosted by Taisa and Alex Yusupov.

Purim Eve Extravaganza!
Monday, March 2 after 6:10 pm Megillah
Featuring dairy dinner, Family Feud: JCAB Edition, costume contest winners, carnival games, inflatable sports booth, arts and craft projects, photo booth with props, prizes for kids & more!

Morning Megillah Readings
Tuesday, March 3
Two services to choose from – 7:00 am and 9:00 am – each with Megillah. Bagel breakfast following both services.
Megillah only at 11:00 am. 

Persian Purim Party at the Weinstocks!
Tuesday, March 3 @ 1:00 – 2:30 pm
We’re celebrating “old school” like they did in Shushan! Rabbi Elie & Dr. Naama Weinstock invite the community to 99 Tioga for some sambusak, gondi, and tahdig as well as some traditional Purim fare.