Masquerade Ball, Hamantaschen Workshop & More Ways To Celebrate Purim In Our Area

Purim is just around the corner, and some of our local religious and community organizations are holding fun events to celebrate. Here’s what you can look forward to:

Hamantaschen-making workshop
Where: Temple Beth Emeth, 83 Marlborough Road
When: Saturday, February 28 from 1:30-4pm (but RSVP by Thursday, February 26)
What: Prepare for Purim by learning how to make Haman’s Pockets! You’ll need to RSVP for this delicious event by emailing templebeth83@aol.com or calling 718-282-1596. Also, be sure to BYOP – bring your own (rolling) pin!
Cost: $10 per person/$20 maximum per family

The story of Purim drum circle
Where: East Midwood Jewish Center, 1625 Ocean Avenue
When: Saturday, February 28 at 6:45pm
What: Wear your most fun costume to this party, where there will also be refreshments, music, and more. Please RSVP by emailing roomj@emjc.org. For kids who want to make a grogger (noisemaker), they’re asked to bring in a bag of dried beans.
Cost: None

Ezra Guitar Purim party with Chabad of Ditmas Park
Where: Ezra Guitar, 785 Coney Island Avenue
When: Sunday, March 1 at 11am
What: Everyone is invited to come in costume to the annual Purim party from Chabad of Ditmas Park and Ezra Guitar. During the festivities, you can make groggers, decorate masks, make your own Hamentashen, sing and dance, munch on refreshments, and more. Spots are limited, so be sure to RSVP by emailing info@ezraguitar.com or calling 718-434-2103
Cost: $10 per family at the door

Celebrate Purim with the Jews for Racial and Economic Justice
Where: East Midwood Jewish Center, 1625 Ocean Avenue
When: Thursday, March 5 at 7pm
What: Jews for Racial and Economic Justice and the Aftselokhes Spectacle Committee bring their Purim celebration for the first time to the EMJC with a Purimspiel. For more information, go here.
Cost: None

Purim family service & carnival
Where: Temple Beth Emeth, 83 Marlborough Road
When: Saturday, March 7; 11am for family Megillah reading and 12:30-3pm for the carnival
What: A festive Purim service and a carnival that includes a costume parade, food, games, prizes, mask-making, and more!
Cost: $10 per person/$25 per family for the carnival

Purim masquerade ball at the EMJC
Where: East Midwood Jewish Center, 1625 Ocean Avenue
When: Saturday, March 7 from 7pm-3am
What: Get out your best Purim costume and spend your evening with new and old friends at the EMJC’s masquerade ball, held by the Jews for Racial and Economic Justice and the Aftselokhes Spectacle Committee.
Cost: None

If there’s another Purim event we didn’t include, let us know! You can email us at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com.