Purim

The Scroll of Esther, known as the Megillah, is chanted in the synagogue on the eve of Purim and again the next morning. It is the last of the five scrolls that form part of the third division, known as the Ketuvim, or Writings.

Megillat Esther tells the story of the Jews from the Persian Empire. The Scroll of Esther is known as the Megillah, due to its immense popularity, the prominence that is given to its public reading, and the fact that it is the only one that is still generally read from a parchment scroll. 

This year, Beth Am is having a Mishloah Manot program. Every Beth Am member, Early Childhood Center, Jewish Learning Center & Sabra families, staff and faculty will receive a Mishloah Manot. The Recipient families will receive one basket with a card indicating all of the senders’ names.

**If the basket is not picked up by March 14th, it will be donated.

What is Mishloah Manot? They are gifts of food or drink that are sent to family, friends and others on Purim day. The mitzvah of giving Mishloah Manot derives from the Book of Esther. It is meant to ensure that everyone has enough food for the Purim feast held later in the day, and to increase love and friendship among Jews and their neighbors.

You may choose from the following contribution options:

1. The Whole Megillah $254 (CBA Families + ECC Families + Jewish Learning Center Families + Sabra Families + Staff & Faculty)
   Esther's Tzedakah $180 (CBA Families)
   Mordehai's Tzedakah $154 (Early Childhood Center, Jewish Learning Center, Sabra Families + Teachers)
   King Ahashverosh Tzedakah: $136 (Rabbis + Synagogue Staff)
   Queen Vashti Tzedakah: $108 (10 Individual Families)
   Gragger Tzedakah: $72 (5 Individual Families)
   Hamentashen Tzedakah: $36 (1 Individual Family - the cost one Purim bag)