Happy Purim!
Purim commemorates the downfall of a tyrant and the power we find in taking off our masks and embracing our true identities. On Purim, we retell the story of Esther, send care packages to our loved ones and those who are most vulnerable in our society, and celebrate as a community in the spirit of silliness and joy.
At Temple Israel of Boston, we celebrate this holiday with Purimpalooza: activities for all ages, from our Family and Teen Purim celebrations, to our Riverway Purimpalooza Pre-Party (20s & 30s), to our signature 21+ Megillah reading.
All are welcome, costumes encouraged! Read on for details.
There’s no place like….Temple Israel on Purim! This year, we’re taking a magical journey to the land of Oz with fun, costumes, and festive traditions for the whole community! Experience this joyous celebration of Purim full of laughter, music, and the spirit of togetherness.
Purim 101
Date
February 23, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
What is a megillah? Why do we wear costumes? Who was Haman? What exactly IS Purim? Join us on Monday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. as we dive in to the t...
Purim Celebration for Families with Young Children
Date
March 1, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
The Village, FJECC, and Religious School are having a Purim celebration! Families with young children (Village, FJECC, Sandbox, Pre-K & Kindergarten...
Purimpalooza: Family Celebration
Date
March 2, 2026
Time
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
Join us onsite for a family Purim celebration with costumes, crafts, activities, and pizza! We will have hamantaschen a plenty, costumes, organized ch...
Riverway Purim Pre-Party
Date
March 2, 2026
Time
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Join the Riverway Project on March 2 at 6:30 p.m. for the party before the party, the thrilla before the Megillah, the pre-Purimpalooza!! Please, pu...
Purimpalooza: 21+ Megillah Reading
Date
March 2, 2026
Time
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Join the full Temple Israel clergy for a night of silliness and fun for a 21+ reading of the whole megillah, irreverently read through the lens of ...