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Purim Schedule

OT Pre-Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 1, 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 Monday, March 2! Don't forget to wear your pjs, it's a carnival tradition at Olam Tikvah!

Purimon Kadima Event (Grades 5-7)
Sunday, March 1, 10:00am-12:00pm
Join Yahli and Lior for a high-energy Purim event! Please note, this event will be held at OT during the Purim Carnival and is designed specifically for older kids. To register, click here.

Purim Megillah Reading
Monday night, March 2, 6:45pm
This year we celebrating an Olympic-style Purim! Put on your gold-medal costume to hear the Megillah, jump on to the winner's block for a photo at the photo booth, and head to the youth corner for crafts or try an adult concoction made by our champion mixologists. For teens in 8th-12th grade, there's an added opportunity to help out in our craft area--to sign up, click here.

Purim Megillah Reading
Tuesday, March 3, 8:30am
Hear the Megillah again on Tuesday morning in the sanctuary from 8:30-10:00am!

Mishloach Manot

Mishloach manot, the Purim mitzvah of sending gifts of food to one another, is a tangible way we live out the joy of the holiday. Rooted in the Book of Esther, this practice reminds us that Purim is meant to be celebrated in community, not in isolation. By giving edible gifts to friends, neighbors, and fellow congregants, we turn our attention outward, strengthening relationships and reinforcing the bonds that connect us to one another. Mishloach manot transform Purim from a moment of individual celebration into a shared experience of generosity, care, and connection, affirming that the joy of the holiday is deepest when it is both given and received.

Join OT's Olympic-Style Purim Mishloach Manot Campaign! Start training now for the relay to help Mishloach Manot appear on members' doors. Perform the mitzvah of sending mishloach manot (Purim bags) to OT members and benefit Olam Tikvah at the same time! Order on the website by 12:00pm February 10. If you need a paper copy of the registration form, please call the OT office.

How Do I Order Mishloach Manot?

Whether this is your first time participating or you're a seasoned veteran in need of a refresher, we want to make sure you have all the information you need to make the process quick and easy. Here's a simple breakdown of how the system works, which all begins with one crucial step--logging into your OT account. And remember, the deadline to place your order is Tuesday, February 10.

Click here to go to the Mishloach Manot Order Form

If you need a paper copy of the registration form, please call the OT office.

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 Monday, February 23, 12:00pm


Pickup at OT Monday, March 2, 12:00pm-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. Purim menu and ordering will go live on Monday, February 2. See  their Purim menu here.

Orders must be placed by Monday, February 23 at 12pm, via the Sunflower Bakery website. Note there is no delivery fee and no minimum order needed!

Bakery - https://www.sunflowerbakery.org/shop/purim/

Culinary - https://www.sunflowerbakery.org/products/holiday-culinary/

At checkout, under Pickup or Delivery, choose Purim Pickup Locations and select 3/2 Olam Tikvah in the dropdown menu.

Questions? Contact Sunflower at info@sunflowerbakery.org or 240-361-3698.

Your order will be available for pickup in the Olam Tikvah office on Monday, March 2, between 12:00*-5pm.

*Delivery time is approximate. You will be notified when orders have arrived and are ready for pickup.

Tue, February 17 2026 30 Shevat 5786