Adam Carpenter | Head of Jewish Life Primary

Purim reminders

מתנות לאביונים Matanot Le’Evyonim – sending gifts to the needy

• We share our good fortune and the joy of Purim by giving to those in need. Please bring in at least 2 tinned/packed food or toiletry items during Week 8. Details of items were included in the Purim email that went home a few weeks ago.

תענית אסתר Fast of Ester – Wednesday 20 March – School Canteen closed

• This fast reminds us of the fast described in the Megillah, instigated by Queen Ester and practised by the Jews of Persia, to express their distress at Haman’s evil decree.

ערב פורים Erev Purim – Wednesday 20 March – Celebrations begin

• On Wednesday evening, synagogues and organisations will hold Purim activities, feasts, fun and activities. This will include the Purim mitzvah of hearing the Megillah. Emanuel Synagogue will hold a Megillah Reading from 6:15pm, followed by their famous and hilarious Purim Shpiel.

 פורים Purim celebrations – Thursday 21 March

• Purim celebrations at School. Students are encouraged to come dressed in their class theme, ready for a day of Purim fun, learning and celebrations. There will be Purim ‘parades’ taking place from 8:20am, with Years K-2 in the Triguboff Courtyard and Years 3-6 in the Millie Philips Theatre.

 פורים דיסקו  P&F Purim Disco – Sunday 24 March: 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm

This is a great way for the students and parents to socialise and have fun. There will be a sausage sizzle and other yummy treats, music, games, activities and prizes for the best costume. Bookings now open: www.trybooking.com/BARBB