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YOUR PURIM GUIDE

Purim 5785

Thursday - Sunday
13-16 Adar, 5785
March 13-16, 2025

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The Holiday of Purim includes the fast day called Taanis Esther, the day of Purim and the day of Shushan Purim. (Definition of terms will be found in the text.)

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This year, (5785 - 2025) the dates and times are:
Shabbos Zachor Saturday March 8 8 Adar	Special Torah Reading - Parshas Zachor - to be heard by all members of the family - men, women and children.
Taanis Esther Thursday March 13 13 Adar	We fast from 3 hours before daybreak until after nightfall. Half-Shekel.
Purim Eve Thursday Night March 13 14 Adar	After nightfall, during the Maariv/Arvit services, the Megilla is read from a parchment scroll for all those who are present in the Synagogue. If one is unable to attend, a private reading should be arranged. Contact your local Chabad-Lubavitch center. The Al Hanisim prayer is added in the evening Amida.
Purim Day Friday March 14 14 Adar	The Al Hanisim prayer is added in the Amida. Special Torah Reading Megilla reading Giving of Mishloach Manot - food gifts Matanot L'evyonim - Charity to the poor Festive meal in the afternoon after Mincha services. If one is unable to attend the synagogue, a special Megilla reading should be made at their location. Contact your local Chabad-Lubavitch center.
Shushan Purim Sunday March 16 16 Adar	This day is celebrated as Purim Day in Jerusalem. No Tachnun said.

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