7:00am - Shacharit with Torah reading (with Tefillin)
6:25pm - Mincha with Torah reading (without Tefillin)
Followed by Arvit and Megillah Reading
NOTE: If you are interested in sponsoring break-the-fast/Purim celebration refreshments at the Bet Knesset for $202, kindly respond to this email. Tizku L'Mitzvot!
THURSDAY: Fast of Esther - Halachic Times
Fast Begins
5:48am dawn degrees or at: 5:49am dawn fixed minutes Eating of a settled character may not be started during the half hour immediately preceding dawn. Please consult the Rabbi for details.
Fast Ends
Rabbi Tukaccinsky The fast ends no later than the emergence of three average stars at: 7:23pm
Rabbi Moshe Feinstein One who finds fasting difficult may eat at: 7:26pm One who does not find fasting difficult should wait until the time for Motzaei Shabbat at: 7:33pm
Purim Schedule and Celebration!
Thursday, March 13
7:00am - Shacharit 6:25pm - Mincha followed by Arvit 7:20pm - Megillah Reading Come in your holiday clothing (or costumes) and hear the Megillah read for the first time this year! We will begin promptly!
Break-The-Fast Celebration (if you wish to sponsor this break-the-fast Purim celebration for $180, kindly reply to this email)
9:00pm - Late Megillah Reading with Rabbi Dr. Shalom Halevy Please reply to this email to let us know if you plan to attend the late reading
Friday, March 14
6:30am - Shacharit
7:30am (approx.)- Regular Megillah Reading Please come early - we will read as soon as we reach the reading and not wait for the time above
8:30am - Purim Breakfast and Celebration If you wish to sponsor the celebratory Purim breakfast at the Bet Knesset for $360, kindly respond to this email. Tizku L'Mitzvot!
4:50pm - Late Megillah Reading with Rabbi Dr. Shalom Halevy Please reply to this email to let us know if you plan to attend the late reading
We must give two gifts of food to at least one friend on Purim. This can easily be done on your own.
3. Matanot LaEvyonim - Gifts to the Poor
We are obligated to perform the Mitzvah of “Matanot La’Evyonim” on Purim day which is the distribution of two monetary gifts, one to each needy person.
If you would like to appoint Rabbi Yonatan as your messenger, you can use the convenient form at this link to perform this holy Mitzvah.
It is customary to donate money before Purim as “a commemoration of the Half-Shekel” which was donated by the entire Jewish nation when the Bet Hamikdash stood.
If you would like to perform this Minhag with actual silver coins, you are welcome to come to Kehillat Shaar HaShamayim any day before Purim, or before Megillah reading. We have three silver coins (generously donated by the Savin family) for this purpose.
If you will be unable to do so, you can use the convenient form at this link to perform this precious custom.
