Candle Lighting Times: Friday, March 3 @ 5:52pm | Evening Service 5:55pm

After millennia of persecution, Judaism developed a formula for celebrating Jewish survival. Purim introduces us to two elements not found in any other Jewish holiday: Mishloach Manot U’matanot L’evyonim - giving gifts of food to friends and charity to the poor (Esther 9:19).

Why are we obligated to give edible presents and handouts on Purim, more than any other Jewish celebration?

Purim celebrates our power as a nation to survive and provides us with a blueprint for redemption. Haman, like many historic anti-Semites, recognized our vulnerability. He described the Jews as a “scattered and divided people” (Ibid. 3:8). He observed a divided nation and recognized our weakness. 2,500 years may have passed, but divisions still plague us acutely. Purim provides the antidote. Purim challenges us to have empathy and care. Through gifts and charity to anyone who asks, we affirm our commitment to every Jew.

Next time someone gives you a few jelly beans on Purim recognize that they are much more than corn syrup and starch. That Purim jelly bean is the seed of Jewish redemption.

Shabbat Shalom

Rabbi Daniel Green

Kiddush hosted by McMaster Hillel welcoming all the students' families who are here visiting this weekend. 

Mazal tov to David Kravetsky on his engagement to Sara Kurtz, proud parents Charles Kravetsky, Ilene Kravetsky, and Jeffrey & Tricia Kurtz of Thornhill Ontario.  

Mazal tov to Madeleine Levy on her upcoming marriage to Stuart Gibson Reston, of Virginia.

Shalosh Seudot is sponsored by Rabbi Aaron and Leslie Selevan for the yahrzeit of their beloved mother, Gloria Maxine Selevan a’h.

Kid's Megilah Extravaganza 6:30pm | Adult Megilah Reading 6:40pm | Followed by Main Event & Dinner Buffet | 9:00pm Second Megilah Reading | Complimentary Event

Thank You to our Current Sponsors:

Kid’s Megilah Extravaganza, Alon Borenstein, | Shawn Minden, Gluppity Graggers | Aharon & Rosie Sela | Seussical Purim Patron | Joshua Salmon, McMonkey Musical Magic | Seussical Palace Partner: Rabbi Daniel & Tova Green, Noah & Arielle Farber | Star-Belly Partners: Sherri & Yuval Bavly | Swomee-Swan Supporters: Howard Brown, Nadav Gasner, Rachelli & Shimshi Dukesz | Purim Champs: Vera Chaimovitz, Sam Schulman, Jason Ohayon, Penina & Aaron Selevan, Maggie & Adam Norris | Seussy Sponsors: Avi & Lemlem Yakov, Misgav & Shalhevet Rottenstreich, Evgeny & Elena Netierman, Elliot & Eva Raphael, Kathy Jackson, Rachel & Michael Bernholtz

Adar 11 (Eve of March 3) - Lidia Chaffir, Alexander Fiala, Bryan Mercer, Doreen Vogel, Louis Wolfe Brown, Samuel Broder, Yetta Lewis, Alexander Fiala, Louis Wolfe Brown

Adar 12 (Eve of March 4) - Susan Somer, Gilbert Blechman, Irving Katz, Tzippy Hauptman, Susan Somer, Sam Mandel

Adar 13 (Eve of March 5) - Eva Rosenberg, Eva Sugar, Gertrude Goldblatt, Mary Rosenbloom

Adar 14 (Eve of March 6) - Ben Selick, Moe Shecter, Moshe Shmilovich, Elaine Friedman, Michael Fried, Pearl Sherman, Gloria Maxine Selevan

Adar 15 (Eve of March 7) - Sarah Rosenberg, Irvin Strub, Miriam Denburm, Becky Stiglick’s mother

Adar 16 (Eve of March 8) - Eva Goldberg, Jacob Sandberg, Moshe Ben Yeshiyahu Marcu

Adar 17 (Eve of March 9) - Murray Cohen

* The Adas will recite E-l Maleh memorial prayers and Kaddish on behalf of all the registered Yahrzeits in our community.

Sunday, March 26 |1-4 PM |Temple Anshe Sholom

The Morris Black Speaking Contest is open to all Jewish students in Grades 3-8 in Hamilton and surrounding areas.

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This year at our Israel @75 celebration we are giving local artisans and vendors the opportunity to purchase a table and sell their goods at our shuk. Deadline to purchase a table is April 3, 2023.

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