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Purim Carnival, March 8

COME ONE, COME ALL TO THE PURIM CARNIVAL!
Sunday, March 8, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Benefiting CBH Religious School
 
NEW THIS YEAR!
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
FUN for the whole family!

Don't miss out on the Pre-Carnival deals!

Six game tickets for $1.25!  (4 for $1.25 or 1 for $0.35 on Purim)
One prize balloon for $15 ($20 at the Carnival) - every balloon contains a prize!  (balloons are picked-up at the Carnival)

Pre-sales will take place:
Sundays February 22 and  March 1nd
9:15-9:45 a.m. outside sanctuary
11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in Redwood Grove
 
Questions?  Contact Nancy Loeb, chair, at 756-8935 or nlloeb@csus.edu, or Malka Sansani, director of education & youth, at 758-0842 or school@bethaverim.org.

Get Your Purim Treats!


Order Mischloach Manot (Purim Baskets) for Your Friends and Family
A FUNdraiser for Bet Haverim, just $5/each!

Purim is right around the corner - - it's time for the double mitzvah of surprising special people in your life with festive Purim treats, while simultaneously supporting Jewish community at Bet Haverim.

Get details and download an order form >>

Purim Information

The Meaning of Purim Unmasked

The effervescent levity of Purim each year spills over into the entire month of Adar, where it occupies a central position.  From the moment Adar begins, Jewish tradition commands us to be happy (never mind the fact that there was always, Oy Gevalt, plenty to worry about).  The joyous holiday of Purim, celebrating the dramatic and nail-biting rescue of the Jews of Persia, is replete with wild antics, silly costumes, gala carnivals, and a touch of hilarity for good measure.  The antics and atmosphere of Purim, as we retell the story of Esther found in the Megillah, make it one of the most fun of all the Jewish holidays.   After all, who doesn't love a good yarn full of a cast of crazy characters?   Sweet and winsome Esther, who hides her Jewish identity 'til the last moment, becomes an unlikely hero, at the urging of her cousin Mordecai, as she fights for her life and the life of her people against the dastardly plot of the detestable Haman.  In a classic battle of good versus evil, the good guys win out and we celebrate the miraculous redemption of our people. Of course, it is the costumes and the carnivals that tend to camouflage the essence of the Purim holiday for most of us.  But underneath Purim's veneer of a frivolous frolic, lies an important message for all of us concerning risk taking, personal responsibility, and the ability of just one person to make a tremendous difference.  One of the ways that we can make a difference at this holiday time is to share the good fortune that we have.  Making a contribution to help the poor is customary at Purim.  In addition, it would be a mitzvah to bring a can of food with your family to the Purim service on Monday, March 9th.  Another important custom of Purim is Mishloach Manot, where people bring plates of baked goodies to their friends and neighbors.  This, too, is a wonderful opportunity to experience the joy of sharing and making a difference that stands at the heart of Purim.

Purim Events at Bet Haverim March 7th – 9th, 2009.
It's not too early to make your Purim holiday plans. Once again we are offering a variety of ways for you and your family to experience this joyous holiday.

Chagim LeKtanim (Holidays for Tots), Celebrates Purim, Saturday, March 7th. 
Get ready for a blast!  Purim celebration for children ages 2.5 to 6 years old and their families. These youngsters will make and bake hamantaschen, create masks, march around the campus in a Purim parade and more. The program will take place on Saturday, March 7th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Gan Haverim. Cost: $10 per family.  Please RSVP with Marti in the CBH office at (530)758-0842 ext. 100 or office@bethaverim.org.  Questions?  Please contact Zohar Tal, program leader at (530)757-2623 or email szohar@gmail.com.

Ladies and Gentleman, Boys and Girls, don't you dare miss this year's Purim Schpiel
The Megillah According to the Beatles. Saturday March 7, 2009 @ 7:30 p.m. 

NU you ask! How can the Beatles tell the Story of Esther, Mordachai, King Ahchashveyrosh and........Haman....Booooooooo... Hissssssssss. (Come on you know you want to Boooo & Hisssssssssss Haman). We hear the story through songs like, WE ALL PRAY IN A YELLOW SYNAGOGUE, ESTHER DAY, BACK IN THE MONTH OF ADAR, HEY JEWS. And many many more very funny and cleaver songs adapted from the Beatles SGT PEPPERS. A great cast directed by Cantor Brain. The cost is free for members of Congregation Bet Haverim, $10.00 adult non members, $5.00 child non members. $20.00 non member family,  $0.59 the next day. Come dressed in 60s. Do you know what the Hebrew year is? It is 5769. People, the 60s have been back for 9 years and if you have missed out, this is your last chance. In addition to the Schpiel, we will present to you for the very first time; The Clergy Comedy Act starring both Rabbi Greg and Cantor Brain. And to top off the rest of the evening, a special slide performance. Not sure by whom or of what, but it will be special that's for sure. Don't miss this evening of Purim delight. Saturday March 7, 2009 7:30 p.m. Make your reservations early. The show has been known to sell out early.  Call Marti @ (530)758-0842 ext. 100 or email your reservations to office@bethaverim.org


Family Purim Services, Monday, March 9th.  The family Purim service will be held Monday, March 9th at 6:30 p.m. Come see what costume Rabbi Greg and Cantor Brian will wear. We will also have a delightful Purim puppet show!  At 7:30 p.m., there will be a delicious hamantaschen nosh in the Social Hall.  At 8:00 p.m., we will read the whole Megillah (the Book of Esther) in Hebrew. We will supply noisemakers so you and your family can join in as we drown out the name of Haman. All are encouraged to come in costume and to bring a can of food to donate.