Purim 5784 (2024)

פורים שמח

Purim 5784 (2024) begins at Sundown on Saturday, March 23

Family Purim Party for Children 5-12 & Their Families @ 5 PM at The Romemu Center RSVP

The Banquet: Vashti’s Version March 23, 6 PM @ the Romemu Center RSVP

Megillah Reading & Concert Shpiel@ 8 PM at West End Presbyterian Church & Online – No Registration Required

Purim is coming to the ‘Mu… (With a Taylor Swift Inspired Soundtrack!)

Join us as we share the story of Esther – perhaps the greatest heroine the Jewish people have known.

The Banquet: Vashti’s Version: Enjoy delicious Persian cuisine inspired by Vashti and the vision of chef Deborah Fishman, of FED. FED is a platform for ideas built into an inclusive community with delicious food. Learn more about FED here.

Rabbi Dianne Cohler-Esses will share Purim Torah for these times and Deborah will facilitate connection and conversation.

After Megillah reading, we’ll get the party started with The ERAS SHPIEL a special Taylor Swift-ified Purim performance by Shimon Smith.

Check out all the opportunities to celebrate this holiday with Romemu below and read on to learn about the four mitzvot of Purim and our suggestions for how you can do each one this year.

Join us onsite or online for Megillah reading and Concert Shpiel:
8PM Saturday, March 23rd at West End Presbyterian Church
Zoom link coming soon.

It is preferable to spend more on gifts to the poor (matanot l’evyonim) than on the Purim meal or on presents (mishloah manot) to friends. For there is no joy greater or more glorious than the joy of gladdening the hearts of the poor and the strangers.

Mishneh Torah, Laws of Purim 2:17

The Romemu Community Food Pantry fulfills this important mitzvah throughout the year, providing thousands of meals to our neighbors in need. Your gift this Purim will ensure the pantry can continue its essential work.

Every gift helps provide meals for those in need & opportunities for members of our community to serve.
No gift is too large or too small.
$600 Supports a Full Day of Pantry Operations

SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY PANTRY TODAY

Enjoy delicious Persian cuisine inspired by Vashti and the vision of chef Deborah Fishman, of FED. FED is a platform for ideas built into an inclusive community with delicious food. Learn more about FED here