Purim is only a few days away and we have been very busy getting everything ready. But as we all know, Purim has four important mitzvos. Thankfully, the only prep for hearing megillah is deciding where to go. To make it easier for my St. Louis Orthodox friends, here is my annual list of readings in the community.
I update this post often as new information comes to me and if there are any corrections. Please check back if there is not a time that suits you and your family.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
5:35 p.m. Mincha followed by 6:30 Ma’ariv, Megillah reading at 6:40 p.m. by Rabbi Shaya Mintz,
x Nusach Hari B’nai Zion
5:45 p.m. Nusach Hari B’nai Zion KidZone Kids will make groggers and fill Hamantashen in the
x Feigenbaum-Pepose Learning Center, then – between Mincha and Ma’ariv ~ before the
x reading of the Megillah ~ they will show off their costumes as they parade around the shul.
6:00 p.m. Young Israel, Kids’ Costume Parade
6:15 p.m. Ma’ariv, followed by Megillah Reading at 6:30 p.m., Bais Abraham Congregation
6:25 p.m. Ma’ariv, followed by Megillah reading at Agudas Israel
6:30 p.m. Ma’ariv, followed by Megillah reading at U City shul
6:30 p.m. Ma’ariv led by Beit Shira Hazzan Howard Shalowitz followed by Megillah reading by Rabbi
x Yaakov Gertzulin, The Cedars, 13190 S. Outer Forty Rd, Town and Country, MO 63017.
6:30 p.m. Ma’ariv, followed by Megillah read by Rabbi Rovinsky and Max Gornish, Special youth program
x for children from 1st grade and under with JoJo the Clown, Young Israel
7:00 p.m. Tpheris Israel Chevra Kadisha
8:15 p.m. Young Israel, reading by Dr. Danny Wachsstock
8:30 p.m. Torah Prep Boys School
9:15 p.m. Chabad on Campus, 7018 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63105, contact
x info@chabadoncampus.org
9:15 p.m. Young Israel “Lotts of Fun”-Purim Bingo with food and prizes
Thursday, March 5, 2015
6:15 a.m. Early minyan – Shacharis, followed by Megillah reading, Agudas Israel
6:30 a.m. Shacharis, followed by 7:00 a.m. reading by Rabbi Rovinsky, Nusach Hari B’nai Zion
6:30 a.m. Shacharis, followed by Megillah reading at 7:00 a.m., Bais Abraham Congregation
6:30 a.m. Shacharis, followed by 7:10 a.m. reading by Dr. Hillel Frankenthal, Young Israel
7:30 a.m. Shacharis, followed by Megillah Reading, Agudas Israel
7:40 a.m. U City Shul
7:40 a.m. Tpheris Israel Chevra Kadisha
8:30 a.m. Shacharis, followed by 9:15 a.m. Family Friendly Megillah In 4 Voices with Rabbi Shulman,
x Young Israel
9:00 a.m. Shacharis led by Beit Shira Hazzan Howard Shalowitz followed by Megillah reading by Rabbi
x Yaakov Gertzulin, The Cedars, 13190 S. Outer Forty Rd, Town and Country, MO 63017.
9:30 a.m. St. Louis Women’s Megillah Reading, at the home of Bonnie & Mickey Goldmeier, 219 Topton
x Way, Clayton
10:00 a.m. Agudas Israel
12:05 p.m. Chabad on Campus, in the DUC room 232, Washington University’s “Danforth Campus,” contact
x info@chabadoncampus.org
1:00 p.m. Young Israel reading by Max Gornish
2:00 p.m. Grand Purim Reenactment Parade, begins at corner of Gay and Cornell, 1 hour
5:00 p.m. Annual Bais Abraham-Torah MiTzion Festive Purim Seudah Meal, Adults: $20 at the door, Kids
x 3-12: $15 at the door, Kids under 3: FREE
5:10 p.m. Chabad on Campus, 7018 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63105, contact
x info@chabadoncampus.org
*Please note that the main part of your seudah should be completed before sunset at 6:00 p.m., according to the Young Israel schedule.
** Other seudas are not listed because they required in advance reservations that have passed.
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Related posts:
- “Kids’ Mitzvah Checklist for Purim”
- “Purim is coming too fast!”
- “Purim costume ideas”
- “Purim costumes and preparation” – includes costumes we have done over the years
- “Purim wrap-up” – thoughts and lessons learned after the holiday
- “Shaloch Manos Gallery 2012″ – our favorite shaloch manos gifts from 2012
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Dear Rachael,Thanks once again for your very helpful guide to the Purim readings in this community!All the best to you and your entire family for a Happy Purim!Alice J. Alice J. Brown