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Purim Schedule

Operation Hamantaschen
Sunday, March 2, 4:00pm
Fill your kitchen (and ours) with hamantaschen AND leave with dough to keep the baking going at home to celebrate Purim! Bakers of (almost*) all ages are invited to tie on an apron and join in! *Childcare provided for children ages 18 mo-Pre-K. Register Here

Pre-Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 9, 10:00am-12:00pm
It's a morning of games, prizes, and lots of fun at the Pre-Purim Carnival, brought to you by OTUSY! Plus, we'll have stations to create some fun Purim accessories for you to wear at our Megillah Reading on March 13! Don't forget to wear your pjs, it's a carnival tradition at Olam Tikvah!

Purim Megillah Reading
Thursday night, March 13, 7:00pm
See you in the funny pages! Purim is about all things animated as we celebrate Comics and Cartoons! Draw upon your favorite character to create your 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 drink artists. For teens in 8th-12th grade, there's an added opportunity to help out in our craft area--to sign up, click here.

Megillah Reading
Friday, March 14, 8:30am
Hear the megillah again on Friday morning in the sanctuary from 8:30-10:00am!

 

Mishloach Manot

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 February 19

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. 

Matanot L'Evyonim

The mitzvah of Matanot L'Evyonim (gifts to the poor) is one of four central mitzvot on Purim. At our Purim celebration on Thursday 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 Thursday, March 6, 12:00pm
Pickup at OT Thursday, March 13, approx. 12:00-5:00pm

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. Click here for the menu. Questions? Contact Sunflower at info@sunflowerbakery.org or 240-361-3698.

Orders must be placed by Thursday, March 6 at NOON via the Sunflower Bakery website. Note there is no delivery fee and no minimum order needed!

  1. Go to www.sunflowerbakery.org/holidays/purim
  2. Orders need to be placed directly with Sunflower Bakery via their website before noon on March 15.
  3. At checkout, under Pickup or Delivery, choose Purim Pickup Locations and select 3/13 Olam Tikvah in the dropdown menu.

 

Your order will be available for pickup in the Olam Tikvah office on Thursday, March 13 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 12, 6:00pm
Pickup at OT Thursday, March 13, 4:00-5:00pm

Stock your fridge and pantry with kosher groceries from Moti's Market. Place your order no later than 6:00pm Tuesday, March 11.

  1. 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 13 at 4:00pm.
  2. Register as a new customer or log in as a returning customer.
  3. Start shopping!
  4. When prompted, select “pick up” at Olam Tikvah on Thursday, March 13.
  5. 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 13, from 4:00-5:00pm. 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.

Events in the Community

Wicked Purim Shpiel & Dinner

Saturday, March 8, 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Bethesda Jewish Congregation

Defy gravity at BJC with us as our incredible cast/crew perform our "Wicked" Purim Shpiel! Laugh, sing, and enjoy dinner and drinks as we get into the Purim spirit. Please RSVP by March 5th, and we'll see you on March 8th at 6pm in Memorial Hall.

$36 adult/ $24 child for BJC Members

$40 adult/ $28 child for non-BJC Members.  All are welcome!!

Includes Dinner and Drinks!   Register here

Jews Around the World Hamantaschen Making and Wine Tasting

Tuesday, March 11, 7:30pm - 9:30pm, at the Edlavitch DCJCC - 1529 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC

Adults (18+), Young Professionals (21-45)

Spend an evening sipping and noshing on something sweet and savory just in time for Purim! We will learn how to make hamantaschen featuring flavors inspired by Jews from around the world, then put together mishloach manot baskets for local Holocaust survivors.

Register here

Shabbat Shabbang Purim Party!

Friday, March 14, 5:30-7:00pm at the Bender JCC

$10 / kids | $15 / adults. Purchase Tickets

Join us at the Bender JCC for an unforgettable Shabbat celebration! Come dressed in your favorite costume and get ready to welcome Shabbat with a Purim bang!

Shabbat Shabbang is a fun-filled event designed for young families, bringing together both new and old friends. The whole experience includes the special Purim celebration, challah, juice/wine, dinner (from Holy Chow), and dessert – everything you need for an amazing time!

Be sure to register each family member who will be attending. The ticket price will adjust based on the selected participant.

All Shabbat Shabbang families are invited to come early (4:00 PM) to enjoy a carnival with bouncy houses at 4:00pm. 

This event is presented in partnership with PJ Library of Greater Washington and the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.

Going Places! Purim Dance at the J

Saturday, March 15, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Come join your Going Places! friends for a costume dance party to celebrate the holiday of Purim at the Pozez JCC. We’ll have music and snacks and time together!

Going Places! is a social club for teens and adults with disabilities to socialize and participate in fun activities.

Admission: $30. Register here

PURIM EXPLORATION: LIGHTS, SOUNDS AND PUPPETS

Sunday, March 16 at 10:00am

Dive into the magic of Purim with a hands-on light atelier, create your own puppet show, and craft a festive grogger! Kids will explore light and shadow, bring stories to life with puppets, and make noise in celebration of this joyful holiday. Join us for a creative and immersive Purim adventure! Space is limited, register today!

Learn more and register

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