Today is March 3, 2026 /
Today is March 3, 2026 /
Shabbat Candlelighting This Week: 5:34pm | Shabbat Ends: 6:34pm
Be sure to participate in the Teen Engagement Department’s Shalach Manot Fundraiser. Shalach manot offers families a meaningful way to fulfill the Purim mitzvot of giving Tzedakah while supporting our teen programming.
Your participation helps instill core Jewish values – generosity, responsibility, community, and Jewish pride – at a time when these lessons matter more than ever. Funds raised directly support our teen programming to create fun, social, and meaningful Jewish experiences as our teens bridge the gap between childhood and young adulthood.
Act fast, the deadline (March 8 at 12:00 am) for Shalach Manot is quickly approaching!
Shalach Manot baskets can be picked up on the evening of Sunday, March 8 at the Purimspiel.
Purim Carnival – 3 to 5pm
Join us to see old and new friends, play games, enjoy an interactive music show for our younger friends, and eat delicious Purim Carnival food.
Ticket prices include carnival games, crafts, and an interactive show for the younger ones. Snacks will also be available for purchase.
Tickets purchased before March 1st are $20; $25 on March 1st and at the door. *Parents are free to attend*
Children’s Purim Celebration with Tkiya – 6:15 to 7pm
Join us for a fun Purim celebration with music leaders from Tkiya. Children along with a grown up are invited to sing, dance and celebrate the holiday of Purim. Everyone is invited to come in costume! All are welcome!! *NO RSVP required*
Questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org
Megillah Reading and Purim Costume Parade – 7 to 8:30pm
Esther, newly crowned queen of Persia, conceals her Jewish identity from King Ahashveirosh. But when her cousin Mordecai discovers a genocidal plot against the Jews, Esther must find a way to save her people and fulfill her destiny. Will Esther and Mordecai triumph over the villainous Haman?
Join us for our annual reading of the Megillah! We’ll begin with a costume parade for children and adults, followed by Ma’ariv and the reading of the whole Megillah. Come in costume and ready to drown out the name of you-know-who.
Children’s Purim Activities – 7:15 to 8:30pm
Children are invited to join in the Activity Center for various holiday related activities during Megillah reading. Together we will play different Purim games and arts and crafts. This program is geared towards children in 1st – 6th grade. Questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org
Post Megillah Purim Party – 8:30 to 9:30pm
Following the megillah reading, the party continues with hamburgers, hot dogs, pareve sorbet & chocolate fountain!
Morning Megillah Reading – 6:45 to 8am
Spend Purim morning at WJC. We start with morning minyan with a Torah Reading followed by the Megillah. Bagels and hot drinks post services.
ECC Purim Pizza Seudah – 11:30am to 12:30pm
Geared toward preschool aged children, ECC kids will parade in costume from classrooms to the Gym. We will have a sing-along with the Cantor followed by a pizza party.
Purimspiel – 7 to 9:30pm
“See Hair or Be Square!”
Where else can you laugh your tuchis off, make fun of the clergy, learn the Purim story through the music of a Broadway musical, and watch your fellow congregants make total fools of themselves? OK, sure, you could do all that on Shabbat morning. But at Purimspiel you can also stuff your face with free hamentashen. Think SNL for Jews. Save the date for our annual Purimspiel directed by WJC’s own Randy Heller!
Westchester Jewish Center welcomes your contribution to any of our listed funds.