Purim 2026

Celebrate Purim at Or Zarua, Monday, March 2 – Tuesday, March 3

Pre-Purim Programs

Pre-Purim lecture by Marc Ashley

Wed., Feb. 25, 7:00 pm (Zoom)

Click HERE to join by Zoom.

Please join congregant Marc Ashley for an intriguing discussion of an often-misunderstood and underappreciated classic Jewish text: “Megillat Esther as Political Drama: Is the Diaspora Good or Bad for the Jews?”

Family Purim Party

Sunday, March 1,⋅3:00 pm

A fun-filled Purim celebration for kids of all ages!

No charge for members, $5 for non-members. Click HERE to register.

Erev Purim – Monday, March 2

Be sure to pick up your Mishloach Manot on your way out!

if you can’t make Monday night festivities in person, watch the Livestream!

(Link will be coming.)

Shushan Sushi to break your fast, evening services, Megillah reading and the annual OZ Purim Spiel, 6:15 pm

Join us for festive evening services like no other and hear the chanting of the Megillah. Then, the Purim Spiel will take center stage! It’s not to be missed!

OZ Purim Spiel: History of the Jews Part 1

A Rock ‘n Roll Purim Spiel after Megillah reading.

Celebrate Purim in true Or Zarua style at the annual Purim Spiel. This year’s spiel is by Pete Wolf Smith with songs that are sure to get you rockin’ and rollin’!

Purim Day – Tuesday, March 3

Morning Minyan and Megillah, followed by a big Purim Banquet Breakfast, 7:15 pm

Fulfill your Purim Mitzvahs and hear the Megillah for a second (or first) time! Join us for Morning services, Megillah reading and a Purim Banquet Breakfast!

Purim Mitzvot

There are four mitzvot of Purim:

Hearing the Megillah, having a festive meal (Mishteh), giving Mishloach Manot and giving gifts to the poor (Matanot L’Evyonim).

Click here to donate now or bring donations to any of the Purim festivities.