Dear Etz Ahaim Members and Friends,

משנכנס אדר מרבין בשמחה

As we approach Purim, I would like to extend my heartfelt blessing that the joy and happiness of this holiday remain with us throughout the year, Amen.

Zecher L’Machatzit Hashekel

Rabbi Eliyahu Tal

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This year, the amount given in remembrance of the half-shekel is $28.50.

As in previous years, a basket will be placed in the main sanctuary for contributions, which can be made before or after Mincha on Ta’anit Esther.

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Purim Schedule

• Monday March 2nd — Ta’anit Esther/Erev Purim

  • Fast Begins: 5:09am

  • Shaḥarit: 6:30am

  • Minḥa/Arvit: 5:30pm

  • Megillah Reading after Minḥa/Arvit.

  • Fast Ends: 6:21pm

  • Special Sephardic Tish After Megillah reading and fast.

• Tuesday March 3rd

  • Megillah Reading During Shacharit at 6:30am

  • After Services: Coffee and Halacha

  • Second Megillah Reading: 9:00am.

  • Mincah 12:50am

  • Second Minḥah and Arvit: 5:30pm