Purim Carnival at Temple Shalom
Temple Shalom will hold its annual Purim celebration at 5 p.m. Saturday, February 24. There will be dinner, Havdalah, a Megillah reading, Purim Schpiel and costume contest. Children’s activities will include carnival games and face painting. Fun for all will include a jelly bean-guessing contest and raffles. The cost is $5 dollars per person. Children 3 and under are free. Reservations will be limited due to space considerations. Your check is your reservation. RSVPs are requested by Friday, February 16, by contacting Temple Shalom at 502-458-4739 or information@templeshalomky.org. Checks may be mailed to Temple Shalom, 4615 Lowe Road, Louisville, KY 40220.
KI Purim Casino Night
Keneseth Israel will play poker, blackjack, roulette and craps during its Purim Casino Night from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday. February 24. Hors d’oeuvres, desserts and a cash bar are included. Cost is $50 per person, which includes $250 in playing chips. To purchase chips, go to tinyurl.com/KICasinoNight, mail checks to KI or call 502-459-2780. All proceeds and winnings go toward emergency HVAC repairs at KI.
Hamentashen Bake at Anshei Sfard
Jewish women in Louisville will gather at 5 p.m. Monday, February 26, to make hamentashen and continue the Purim tradition of women leading the way. The event will take place at the home of Rabbi Simcha and Hindy Snaid, 3706 Dutchmans Lane.
Purim at KI
Keneseth Israel’s Annual Purim party will be held Wednesday, February 28. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. ($5 per person) followed by the family Megillah reading & spiel at 5:30 p.m. and a traditional Megillah reading and celebration at 7 p.m. There will be Persian-themed hor d’ouevres by Izzy’s and an open bar. ($5/person bar fee). There also will be a morning minyan and Megillah reading at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, February 29. RSVP to rsvp@kenesethisrael.com or 502-459-2780. Visit kenesethisrael.com and click “pay” at top of page
AJ, KI shared-synagogue Purim
Adath Jeshurun and Keneseth Israel will team up for a shared-synagogue Purim celebration Wednesday, February 28. Dinner and a family Purim program will start at 5 p.m. at KI. Cost for the dinner is $5. Reservations can be made by calling KI at 502-459-2780. The full Megillah reading will begin at 7 p.m. at AJ. Visit adathjeshurun.com for details.
Seudah at Anshei Sfard
Anshei Sfard will host a Purim seudah Thursday, March 1, with food, music and dancing. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children 5-12 Kids under 5 are admitted free. There is a $40 maximum per family.
Chabad ‘New York Style’ Purim
Chabad will host a “New York Style” Purim celebration Thursday, March 1, at the Marriott East Hotel, 1903 Embassy Square Boulevard. Raanan Hershberg, a New York comedian who is from Louisville, will perform. The party will include A three-course dinner with knishes, bialys, kosher deli, and live music. Costumes are encouraged. The cost is $35 per person ($31.50 if paid by February 12) and $15 for children under 12. Contact Chabad at 502 459 1770 or chabad@chabadky.com.
