Planning for Purim

Johannesburg

Thursday 13 March

Sydenham Shul hosts Wild about Purim kids’ carnival followed by megillah reading. Cost: R70 (R50 members). Contact: 011 640 5021

Elevated Events in partnership with Just Bcos, Young Jewish Joburg, K Space, and The Arch host Adar After Dark for over 22-year-olds. Cost: R150. Bookings: www.howler.co.za/Adar_After_Dark

Greenside Shul hosts a women’s reading of Megillat Esther followed by a Purim dress-up party. Contact: 011 788 5036

Victory Park Shul hosts Purim in the Wild West. Cost: R200 (R150 – kids aged four to 10; kids under four free). Contact: 065 891 7637

Pine Street Shul hosts Purim in the 60s. Cost: R300 (R180 members). Contact: 072 033 5629

Yad Aharon & Michael calls for the community to make and drop off mishloach manot for its recipients. Drop-off address: 21 Main Street, Rouxville. Contact: 011 485 2076

Chabad of Strathavon hosts Purim in NYC followed by NYC After Dark for adults. Contact: www.jewishsandton.com/purimnyc

Friday 14 March

Emunah hosts a women’s reading of Megillat Esther followed by a breakfast. Cost: R220. Contact: 079 777 4988

Chabad of Sandton hosts Viva Purim community Mexican party. Cost: R180 (R100 children under 12). Contact: www.chabadofsandton.co.za

Sydenham Shul hosts a pre-Shabbos seudah with cocktails and l’chaims. Cost: R140 (R100 children). Contact: www.sydshul.co.za/seuda

Pine Street Shul hosts Power Hour Purim Edition with megillah reading followed by pre-Shabbos cocktails and sliders. Contact: admin@pineshul.co.za

The Chevrah Kadisha hosts a Purim seuda for the community. Contact: www.jhbchev.co.za

Durban

Thursday 13 March

Umhlanga Jewish Centre hosts a megillah reading followed by children’s activities. Contact: shul@umhlangajewishcentre.co.za