Beth Tfiloh Congregation & Community School

PURIM at BT

Thursday, March 13

6:40 pm: Mincha/Maariv • Epstein Chapel

7:25 pm: Children's Costume Parade

7:30 pm: Traditional and Multimedia Megillah Readings • Epstein Chapel and Dahan Sanctuary (separate men's and women's seating)

8:15 pm: Hamentaschen & Ice Cream Bar (dairy) • Synagogue Lobby

8:30 pm: Mentalist & Comedian, David Blatt • Tuvin Hall (all are welcome, targeted for an adult audience)

8:30 pm: Additional Megillah Reading • Epstein Chapel

Friday, March 14

7:20 am: Shacharit • Dahan Sanctuary

7:45 am: Traditional Megillah Reading • Dahan Sanctuary

8:45 am: Women's Megillah Reading • Epstein Chapel

Any women or girls who would like to read the Megillah, including "newbies," are encouraged to contact Joan Feldman (jfeldman@btfiloh.org).

4:15 pm: Traditional Megillah Reading • Epstein Chapel

4:45 pm: Early Mincha • Epstein Chapel
5:00-8:00 pm: "Purim Meets Shabbat" Celebration (details below) • Hurwitz Hall [Registration is now closed.]
5:00 pm: Kids Activity Stations, Entertainment & Sushi/Hors d'oeuvres
5:30 pm: Kids Kabbalat Shabbat with Chazan Rose and Mr. Brian Singer
5:50 pm: Musical Kabbalat Shabbat with Live Band

6:00 pm: Regular Minyan Mincha

6:35 pm: Maariv
6:40 pm: Family Candle Lighting
Shabbat Dinner Following Maariv

"Purim Meets Shabbat" Celebration Details:

Since Purim falls on a Friday this year, our festive Purim seudah will begin in the late afternoon and extend into Shabbat. We will rejoice in the joy of Purim and then transition into the sanctity of Shabbat as the sun sets. For more information, see the BT Purim Laws and Customs Guide.

Our Purim seudah will begin with sushi platters, hors d'oeuvres and drinks, plus fun children's activities and entertainment geared for kids aged 2-12. A live band will lead us into Kabbalat Shabbat with Chazzan Rose and Brian Singer, followed by Shabbat candle lighting and maariv in the Epstein Chapel. Finally, join us in the Hurwitz Hall as we bring in Shabbat with a festive fleishig dinner.

Pricing for members & BT school families:

$30 per adult or child 10 yrs+
$15 per child 3-9 yrs
Free for 2 yrs & under

Your ticket includes our Purim seudah, festivities and entertainment, and Shabbat dinner. REGISTER HERE by March 7 at 9 am.

No registration required for megillah readings, or for Thursday evening’s events.

Contact programs@btfiloh.org with any questions.

Matanot La’Evyonim - Donations for People in Need

Make a huge impact in a family's life! This year we are collecting for a Baltimore Jewish family experiencing significant hardship who would greatly benefit from some Purim joy and care from the community. Donations will go towards providing for the family’s essential needs.

Donations can be sent via Zelle or Paypal to Label.Cooper@gmail.com or via Venmo: @LabelC18 (Phone: 443-449-0215). You can also send a check to NTPF at 6610 Chelwood Road, Baltimore MD, 21209. Contributions are tax deductable - to receive a receipt, please email Label.Cooper@gmail.com separately with the subject line: "M'L receipt please".

2025 Purim Video: Minyan/Minion