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NY Frum Events has compiled the following list of Megillah Reading times in NYC 2008!
If you have more Megillah times that are not on this list, please submit them to nyfrumevents@yahoo.com (or if you are a member at nyfrumevents@yahoogroups.com) and they will be posted on this website and listed as an "update!" and color coded black! To become a member, scroll down to the bottom of the page and follow the links.
Current listings are located in the UES, Washington Heights, UWS, Midtown, Lower Manhattan, LES, Brooklyn, Queens, Passaic, and a link to KGH info.
Do you need info that's not listed here? Let us know how we can help. Have story to share with us, as a result of this list? We'd love to hear from you.
Some Seudah and Party information has been included for general reference. Please remember to double check times before attending, since times may be changed closer to the event.
We thank Hashem that so many minyanim exist in the NYC area, and hope that this year our happiness on Purim will be one that will bring true nachas to Hashem, and cleanse our neshamos on an even greater level than Yom Kippur does (which is likened to Purim, Yom Ki-Purim.)
May our acts of giving to each other, open up in each of us a greater love for others, and bring an achdus that brings us closer to Hashem and to moshiach. Remember to give mishloach manos to someone you might not especially like very much this year. You may be surprised at the outcome.
This list is dedicated in the loving memory of the boys who were killed (may their memories be blessed) at the Rav Kook school in Jerusalem. In some similar ways to Purim, as a community we are standing at a time of fear and pain. So many of us also feel disconnected from Hashem, each in individual ways in our lives. There is a powerful opportunity during this time for each of us to
search within and to call out to Hashem despite the darkness. When things look the darkest, we need to remember Hashem is with us. And waiting for our prayers. Let us join together in strength and call out to Hashem on Purim. Let us implore Him when the gates are open to help us as a generation to return to Him. Let us each take one extra step on Purim to open our hearts. Let us wear our Purim masks as a reminder that who we truly are lies within.
(Source for some of these thoughts a compilation of many classes and mephorshim.)
As a reminder, during Purim Shpiels, please be extra special careful not to speak lashon harah at this time. Remember, life and death are in the hands of our tongues. And we should seek out life! Use Purim to laugh and smile about building people up! I challenge you to use this Purim to bring a smile to someone's lips by telling them how much they mean to you, and showing your appreciation for them! Say the good things you always wished you had said to them but never did! Excercize: To prepare for Purim this year, make a list of one nice thing you like about 8 people you know. And then tell them what you like about them.
MEGILLAH TIMES!
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Manhattan:
UES:
Hineni with Rebbetzin Jungreis
Thursday, March 20th
313 West 37th Street, NYC
Bet. 8th & 9th Ave. Ground floor
Megillah reading at 6:45PM
Followed by Purim Party
SUMPTUOUS FOOD
MUSIC, EXCITING ENTERTAINMENT
For more information and to register please call: 212-496-1660
Adereth El
133 east 29th street ny, ny
thurs march 20 @ 7pm
fri march 21 @ 7am
Update! KJ (Kehillath Jeshurun)
Annual Beginners Megillah Reading – Thursday, March 20 at 8:45 pm
Kick off the holiday with an interactive Megillah reading, humor, snacks, and
more! FREE! The event will take place at the Ramaz Middle School , 114 East
85th Street . RSVP’s welcome to 212-774-5678 or Maggie@ckj.org.
Purim Day!
Friday morning will feature two Megillah readings following prayers in the Main Synagogue
at KJ: The first at 7:00 and the second at 9:30 a.m. Both services will be followed by breakfast!
Tzedakah for the Purim commandment of "Matanot LaEvyonim" will be collected during services.
Please also remember the Purim obligations of Mishloach Manot (gift of two foods to at least one
friend) and the Purim Seudah, festive meal with bread, that are part of the day’s observance.
SIDE NOTE:
Matanot La’evyonim – Purim Charity Opportunity. This mitzvah can be fulfilled by giving money that is specially designated for this in shul or by contacting various organizations and pledging money that will be distributed on Friday to poor Jews. One organization in particular that does this is called Od Yosef Chai. If you'd like to fulfill the obligation of Matanot La'evyonim through them, you can call 718-633-5299.
Washington Heights:
Mt. Sinai:
Thursday night, March 20th
7:45pm Maariv followed by Megillah - Main Sanctuary
8:10pm Overflow Megillah reading - Beit Midrash.
9:30pm Late Megillah - Beit Midrash.
9:30pm Annual Purim Chagigah along with our famous Purim shpiel in
the Social Hall.
All are invited to come!
Friday morning, Purim Day
Shacharit will be at 6:30, 7:15, and 8:00am, all followed by
Megillah.
10:30am Megillah reading only
10:30am - Children's Purim Extravaganza, free for members, $10/family
for non-members
Washington Heights Congregation:
Thursday evening (at the Bridge Shul - 815 West 179th St.):
Mincha - 6:45pm
Shiur in Megillah - 7:10pm
Maariv/Megillah - 7:50pm
Rabbi Baruch Simon and his Talmidim from YU will join us. We will
have refreshments and a costume contest in the social hall afterwards.
Friday Morning (at Shaarei Hatikvah - 711 West 179th St.):
Shacharit - 6:15am
Megillah - Approx. 6:45am
Schottenstein reading is around 7:30 pm on Thursday night, but double
check to be sure.
YU CHAGIGA:
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Calendar: Yeshiva University Events
School: Yeshiva University
Location: Max Stern Athletic Center on the Wilf Campus
Complete Description:
Join YU Rebbeim, faculty and friends for the largest Purim Chagiga in
town. The annual SOY Men's Purim Chagiga will take place on Thursday,
March 20, 2008 14th of Adar II, 5768. Please join us and have a happy
and safe Purim. For more information, please e-mail Noson Waintman at
waintman@yu.edu.
KAJ Breurs:
Late Readings:
KAJ's Thursday night, late reading will be 9:15PM - ~10:00PM.
(2nd reading Friday morning 10:00AM.)
Call the shul for more details on regular times: (212)923-3582
UWS:
Lincoln Square Synagogue (69th and Amsterdam)
Thurs - 7:39 PM, 9:15 PM
Fri: Shacharit at 6:30 & 7:40
Extra megillah: 9:00
Women's Tefillah Group : 9:45 AM
Children's Megillah :11 AM
LINCOLN SQUARE SYNAGOGUE
LSS PURIM CARNIVAL at MDS - Thursday, March 20th following Megillah
ADULTS - $20 in advance ($25 at door) - includes 8 tickets & food
KIDS - $15 in advance ($20 at door) - includes 8 tickets & food
FAMILY PACKAGE: $65 in advance ($80 at door) includes 25 tickets &
food
SPONSOR - $180 - Unlimited tickets & food
Reserve online or call the LSS office
They are having a dinner Friday night in honor of one of their
Rabbis, see website for more details
WWW.lss.org
Congregation Ohab Zedek (95th St. Between Amsterdam and Columbus):
Thursday:
Mincha 6:30 PM. Maariv 7:30 PM. Fast ends 7:42 PM. Megilla Reading
Main Shul and Family Megilla Reading/ Bais Medrash both at 7:45 PM.
Late Megilla Reading 9 PM
Friday:
Shacharit with Megilla Reading 6AM, 6:30 AM, and 7:30 AM
Late Megilla Reading 10:15 AM
Carlebach Shul:
Thurs
6:45 Mincha
7:30 Ma'ariv
7:40 Megillah
Update! 9:30 Purim Unlimited (Party), Open Bar,
Live Music with The Yaakov Dov Miller Band featuring Ely Jaffe, Stephanie Kurtzman and others!
Cost: $20
Fri
8:00 Shacharit
8:45 Megllah
9:30 Seudah $15
5:30 -latest Megillah
JICNY
Join us for an intimate evening with new and old friends. Hear the
Megila, enjoy light refreshments, drinks and music. Spaces are limited
WHEN: Thursday March 20th
TIME: 7PM
WHERE: Bar 420 420 Amsterdam Avenue @ West 80th
COST: $20 if paid before Wednesday March 19th 5 PM, $25 thereafter
Include 2 Drink tickets
Midtown:
Update! Need to be in Manhattan on Purim? Need to hear the Megillah?
There will be Megilla readings every hour on the hour throughout the day (Friday, Mach 21) until sundown at the Chabad of Midtown Manhattan, 509 Fifth Ave. (near 42nd Street).
In the mood for a celebration?
There will be a sensational party on Thursday night. Megillah reading at 7:30 p.m. followed by party and concert featuring Oneg Shemesh and Band. Includes delicious buffet dinner, hamantashen and graggers, and holiday costumes, (admission $15)
For more inforamtion call (212) 972-0770 or see website www.chabadmidtown.com
H*A*P*P*Y* P*U*R*I*M!!!!!!!
West Side Jewish Center:
Thursday Maariv and Megillah 7:50 pm
Friday Shachris 6:30 am
Second Reading 11:00 am
Purim Seudah 11:15 am (must send reservations by March 18th cost is
$20)
(212) 502-5291
347 West 34th Street New York, NY 10001
Chabad West Side
chabadwestside.org
Purim fun for the family
Thurs night megillah reading
6-8:30 pm
166 W 97th near Amsterdam
$8 per person
$40 family max price
Interactive baking, megillah reading
Separate adult reading
(212) 864-5010
PURIM UNMASKED--Carnival de Israel
Hillels of Baruch, Brooklyn, City College, CSI, John Jay, Hunter and
Queens colleges, Pace University, AEPi, COJECO, EZRA USA, JAFI, Stand
with Us are happy to present..
Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 10:00pm
End Time: Friday, March 21, 2008 at 1:00am
Location: REBEL
251 West 30
New York, NY
Come to celebrate the redemption of the Jewish people from Haman
HaRasha and fulfill the mitzva of rejoicing and tradition of
drinking!
*Best Costume Contest!*
*Great Prizes!*
*Suprises!*
$15 to enter
$10 w/RSVP or COSTUME or bracelet from Megillah Reading
18+ to enter
21+ to drink
Megillah Readings & Break the Fast:
-Brooklyn College Hillel-2901 Campus Rd @7:30
-Hunter College Hillel-Thomas Hunter Hall rm 105 (Lexington Ave b/w
68 & 69 St.) @7:30
-JUHURO-Millenium Theater-1029 Brighton Beach Ave @7:30
-Shaarei Emunah-2915 Ocean Parkway @6:50
-City College-Nack Ballroom-138th St. at Convent Ave @7:30
Please RSVP: Purim_Unmasked@yahoo.com
Hunter College Megilla Reading:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=22627969064
Downtown:
Fri, Mar 21: Megilla Reading-Luncheon Dwntn Manhattan The Hebrew
Language Club is pleased to announce our Annual Purim day celebration
downtown. Festivities begin at 12:00 noon on Friday, March 21, 2008
on the 30th floor Pre-function Area at the Federal Building, 290
Broadway (corner Duane Street, across the street from 26 Federal
Plaza) in lower Manhattan. Following the reading of the Megillah, we
will have a glatt kosher luncheon catered by Essex on Coney Downtown.
The Megillah reading and program are free. The luncheon is $15.00
with advanced order. For luncheon reservations or information, please
call Moshe Schneider at (212) 616-2218.
Lower East Side:
Purim Celebration at the Bialystoker Center Purim Celebration March
21, 08 (FOR ALL AGES) at the Bialystoker Center for Nursing and
Rehabilitation 228 East Broadway NYC 2:30 PM featuring Hondo
Abramowitz. Come share your Purim spirits. wear costumes, have fun,
sing dance and have Hamantashan. Great Door Prizes and a Special
Raffle for those wearing a costume. For more information call Rabbi
Blank 212-475-7755. No reservations, but there is limited seating.
Megilah reading Thursday evening at 8:10 PM and special reading
Friday at 10:00 AM Come joing the residents for great mitzvos and a
wonderful time. All Purim activities located in our auditorium ground
floor.
Update! Riverdale:
HIR - Hebrew Institute of Riverdale
Join us for a spirited Purim Seuda filled with music, dancing and geat fun which will last into Shabbat.
5:00pm - Additional Megillah Reading
5:30pm - Mincha
5:45pm - Purim Shabbat Seuda - The first course of HIR's one of a kind meal
6:52pm - Communal Candle Lighting
7:10pm - Kabbalat Shabbat
8:00pm - Kiddush and continuation of HIR's delicious uplifting Purim/Shabbat dinner
Call the shul office to reserve your spot.
Cost: Member $25/Adult, $20/Child (age 6-13)
Non-Member $30/Adult, $25/Child
Kids 5 and under: free.
If you need another Manhattan Megilla reading try calling one of
these:
Chabad NYC
Aish Hatorah
MJE
Brooklyn:
There are many more readings in Brooklyn that have not been submitted yet.
Know of someplace? You can let others know. Write to us at nyfrumevents@yahoo.com
2915 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY, 11235
RAJE @6.50
There will be a seudah too, contact RAJE for more info (Russian)
Dovid Pinter will be reading in his house for his mother and anyone
else who needs a late reading on Friday morning around 10:30 am.
Contact
him at: emtdr@aol.com for details and address info
Queens:
The Young Israel of Sunnyside, 43-01A 46th Street Sunnyside, Queens
(corner of 46th street and 43rd Ave, entrance on 43rd Ave, phone 718
786 4103)will daven maariv (and leyen) starting at 7:35 PM Thursday
night. There will another leyening at the Rabbi's house, 3930 45th
street - 1st floor at 9:20 PM sharp.Friday morning shacharis at shul
is 6:30 AM, with leyening about 7:10 AM or so. There will be another
leyening at the Rabbi's house at 9 AM sharp.
Queens College Hillel:
Megillah Reading and Breaking of the Fast
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Student Union Room 206
City/Town: Flushing, NY
Phone: 7187932222
Need a Seudah? If you are looking to join a communal meal in Queens,
please nyfrumevents@yahoo.com for more details.
An extensive list of Megillah Readings in Kew Garden Hills (KGH),
put together by Yossi Englander are posted at: http://kehillah.com/purim.html
Passaic:
Thu, Mar 20: Ahavas Israel's Purim Break-Fast Ahavas Israel's Purim
Break-Fast Thursday Evening, March 20th, after the 7:55 Megilla
reading in the Ballroom of Ahavas Israel, 181 Van Houten Avenue. Live
music featuring Yisroel Kenner. Members: $12 adult, $8 children under
13, Family maximum $54. Non-members: $15 adult, $10 children under
13, Family maximum $65. Reservations required by Monday, March 17th.
Please call the Ahavas office at (973) 777-5929, ext.2
Thu, Mar 20: ADAS ISRAEL PURIM BASH You are invited to join us for
the annual Adas Israel Purim Bash. Thursday evening March 20th at 9pm
(following Megillah). Cost with ADVANCE reservations and payment
$10pp, $25 per member family, $36 per non-member family -
sponsorships are welcome and appreciated Please send checks to Adas
Israel, 565 Broadway, Passaic, 07055 Advance reservations are
required. Please note: there will be an additional $5 per
person "late fee" for those paying at the door.
Thu, Mar 20: Tifereth Break the Fast The Tifereth Israel will be
hosting a break the fast immediately following the Megillah reading
on March 20th. Suggested Donation, $20 per family and $5 for single.
Fri, Mar 21: Purim Day- Party! Friday, March 21: Join Chabad of
Passaic-Clifton and Chai Tots Preschool for a 10:00 am Megillah
Reading, 10:30 Chai Tots Preschool Presentation, 10:40 Children's
Entertainer-PROFESSOR PICKLE, "World's Smartest Man" 11:30 Purim
Seudah at our NEW Chai Tots Preschool Location: 480 Brook Ave.-Rear
Building. Please RSVP: 973-246-5251 $10/Child $18/Adult
Fri, Mar 21: Purim in the Wild West We would like to invite you to
our Wild West Purim Party. Friday March 21, 2008, 11:30 am, at the
Chabad Center, 194 Ratzer Road Wayne, NJ, 07470. Come hear the
Megillah Reading, dress up for our masquerade party (prizes for all
children dressed up), enjoy our full Western Buffet Brunch, and dance
to the Western and Country Music. Marvel at an amazing cowboy show-
including rope show, tricks, gun spinning and much more! There will
also be Western crafts and games for the kids! RSVP on line at
www.jewishwayne.com or call973-694-6274 Prepaid reservations: $30
adult $15 child (3-11) At the door: $32 adult, $16 Child. Schools and
most Businesses are closed!
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