Purim
Purim
Purim 5784/2024 is Saturday night, March 23 and Sunday, March 24. We are looking forward to celebrating together.
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Purim Schedule | Mishloach Manot | Matanot L'Evyonim | Kosher Deliveries
Purim Schedule
Ta'anit Esther with Hadar: Reading the Megillah After October 7
Thursday, March 21, 9:30am-2:20pm on Zoom
Olam Tikvah is proud to co-sponsor this free, virtual learning opportunity with Hadar. Purim parades itself as the most joyful day of the year, however, Megillat Esther is a story of intense crisis and violence. At the beginning, Jews face an existential threat, and at the end, Jews kill their enemies on a massive scale. In the wake of October 7th, these crises of Purim feel very real, as we mourn unimaginably cruel acts of violence against Israelis, encounter increased antisemitism and fear in Jewish communities worldwide, and confront the sobering fact of so many Palestinians killed in recent months. Learn more and register here.
Yachad Purim Pre-Game
Saturday, March 23, 7:15pm
Start the magic early with Yachad! Young Professionals are invited in magic-themed costume to pre-game the evening in the Olam Tikvah Social Hall before the party gets started upstairs. Register here.
Megillah & Magical Purim
Saturday, March 23, 8:00pm
Abracadabra! Purim is as easy as pulling a rabbit from a hat at Olam Tikvah’s Magical Purim! Presto change-o into your magical costume to hear the Megillah, get a photo at the photo booth, and head to the youth corner for crafts or try an adult concoction made by our potion-masters. For teens in 8th-12th grade, there's an added opportunity to help out in our craft area--to sign up, click here.
Megillah & Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 24
8:30am Megillah Reading
10:00am-12:00pm Purim Carnival
Hear the megillah again on Sunday morning in the sanctuary from 8:30-10:00am!
At 10:00am, all OT families are invited to celebrate with OTRS at our annual Purim Carnival. Come in your pajamas for a continental breakfast and games run by our OTUSY teens. If you're an 8th-12th grader interested in helping run the carnival, email Rafi Glazer.
Kadima (grades 5-7) will compete in the Shushan House Cup wizarding tournament.
Mishloach Manot
Abracadabra! You can make mishloach manot appear at other families’ doors. Perform the mitzvah of sending mishloach manot (Purim bags) to OT members and benefit Olam Tikvah at the same time!
Order here by 12:00pm Tuesday, March 5
To order, sign into our website in the top right corner using your OT username and password. If you don’t remember your log-in, not a problem! Your username is your email address. If you have never set a password, or have forgotten it, click "forgot password" to set a new one. Click here for detailed ordering instructions. Complete your order here.
$25 for the first OT member
$2 for each additional OT member
$25 per extra bag for non-OT members (extra bags will be delivered with your own bag)
Delivery (some exceptions) by OT volunteers, March 20-22 & 24.
Matanot L'Evyonim
The mitzvah of Matanot L'Evyonim (gifts to the poor) is one of four central mitzvot on Purim. At our Magical Purim on Saturday night, we will collect tzedakah to give to these important causes:
Food For Others distributes food to our neighbors in need. Food for Others is an important part of Northern Virginia’s safety net for those needing food when an emergency strikes and for the growing number of working poor who need to supplement their inadequate food supplies. Learn more about Food For Others.
Israel Trauma Coalition is the cornerstone in the national treatment of trauma and emergency preparedness in Israel and around the world.. Learn more about Israel Trauma Coalition.
Leket Israel, the National Food Bank, is the leading food rescue organization in Israel. Unique among all other organizations that serve the poor in Israel and food banks worldwide, Leket Israel’s sole focus is rescuing healthy, surplus food and delivering it to those in need through partner nonprofit organizations. Learn more about Leket Israel.
Yad b'Yad (Hand in Hand) Schools build partnership and equality between Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel through a growing network of integrated Jewish-Arab schools and communities throughout the country. Learn more about Yad b'Yad.
Donate here
Sunflower Bakery Orders
Order by Friday, March 15, 12:00pm
Pickup at OT Thursday, March 21, approx. 12:00-4:30pm
Celebrate Purim with delicious Sunflower hamantaschen! Sunflower Bakery is featuring traditional hamantaschen favorites and creative, fun flavors that are sure to please. This year, Sunflower has a gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan option for those with dietary restrictions. View the menu here. Questions? Contact Sunflower at info@sunflowerbakery.org or 240-361-3698.
Orders must be placed by Friday, March 15 at NOON via the Sunflower Bakery website. Note there is no delivery fee and no minimum order needed!
- Go to www.sunflowerbakery.org/holidays/purim
- Orders need to be placed directly with Sunflower Bakery via their website before noon on March 15.
- At checkout, under Pickup or Delivery, choose Purim Pickup Locations and select 3/21 Olam Tikvah in the dropdown menu.
Your order will be available for pickup in the Olam Tikvah office on Thursday, March 21 between 12:00*-4:30pm. If you prefer not to enter the building, pull up in front of the building, call the office, and we will put your order in your trunk.
*Delivery time is approximate. You will be notified when orders have arrived and are ready for pickup.
Moti's Kosher Market
Order by Wednesday, March 20, 6:00pm
Pickup at OT Thursday, March 21, 4:00-4:30pm
Stock your fridge and pantry with kosher groceries from Moti's Market. Place your order no later than 6:00pm Wednesday, March 20.
- Order online at motismarket.com. Before placing your order, please ensure that you or a friend will be available to meet the truck for pickup on Thursday, March 21 at 4:00pm.
- Register as a new customer or log in as a returning customer.
- Start shopping!
- When prompted, select “pick up” at Olam Tikvah on Thursday, March 21.
- If you need help placing your order, please call Moti's at 301-468-0400
Your order will be available for pickup in the OT parking lot on Thursday, March 21, from 4:00-4:30pm. Please pull into line behind the delivery truck, pop your trunk, and be prepared to tell us your name. We will put your order in your trunk.
Sun, October 13 2024
11 Tishrei 5785
Today's Calendar
Sunday morning Shacharit : 9:00am |
Brown Berish Sukkah Setup : 9:30am |
S’chach cutting/pickup : 10:00am |
Maariv : 8:00pm |
Tomorrow's Calendar
Columbus Day Indigenous Peoples' Day |
Moti's Delivery : 4:00pm |
Maariv : 8:00pm |
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 6:07pm |
Kabbalat Shabbat : 6:15pm |
Ma’ariv : 6:15pm |
Shabbat Day
Shabbat Service : 9:30am |
Childcare and Youth Services : 10:00am |
Havdalah : 7:14pm |
Men's Club Beer in the Sukkah : 7:30pm |
Happening at OT
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2024
Sunday, Oct 13th 9:30a to 11:00a
Men's Club will erect a sukkah at a Jewish group home for the residents to enjoy during the holiday. Please volunteer to help for this mitzvah. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2024
Sunday, Oct 13th 10:00a to 11:30a
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Monday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2024
Monday, Oct 14th 4:00p to 4:30p
Stock your fridge and pantry with kosher groceries from Moti's Market. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2024
Wednesday, Oct 16th 6:15p to 8:15p
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 17 , 2024
Thursday, Oct 17th 9:30a to 10:30a