The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz, Wicked— these are the inspirations for this year’s Purim shpiel: PURIM IN OZ! Whether you want to dress as the Tin Man, the Wizard, Glinda, or a flying monkey (or any costume you choose — including our amazing Purim T-Shirts — more info below), we’ll be heading over the rainbow for a Shabbat Purim more powerful than a Kansas twister.

This year, we’ve got something new – our Purim Carnivals will both be happening at Temple the same night! Following our Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner (5:00 pm), the little ones can try their hand at carnival games down in Munchkinland; and after Shabbat Purim@WHC (6:00 pm), kids of all ages can join in the fun. Plus, we’ll have hamantashen aplenty at our Emerald City After Party as we celebrate the holiday.

RSVP below

• Want to volunteer at the Purim Carnival? Register Here
• Need something for Purim, Passover, or just for yourself? The Women of WHC will have their Pop-Up Purim Shop on-site!

PARKING: The Temple parking lot and nearby street parking are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional parking will be available at Annunciation Church (3810 Massachusetts Ave NW), about an 8-minute walk from Temple.

Thank you to our sponsors:

• The Susan and Stephen Porter Memorial Fund
• The Gerson Family for the Pre-Oneg and Oneg
  
• Brotherhood and Women of WHC for the Munchkinland Carnival
  
• Brotherhood for the Shabbat Purim Bar

We invite you to end your week and welcome Shabbat with us!

At 6:00 pm and again after the service: Have something to eat (to tide you over or as your dinner), a drink (we offer a full bar, plus non-alcoholic options), and connect with your community.

Kids are always welcome, and they’ll be able to eat before (and after) the service, play Connect 4, or create at a coloring table.

6:30 pm – Our Shabbat service begins. ASL interpreters will be present for the service.

Watch the Livestream

After the service – Stay for dessert, or more food and drinks!

Special thanks to our musicians who add so much to the service. We wouldn’t have them without the support of the Irene & Abe Pollin Music Program Initiative.

This week’s featured menu items include:
(GF – Gluten-free, V – Vegetarian, VG – Vegan)

PRE-ONEG

• Sweet & Sour Meatballs
• Pasta with Cashew Pesto (Pasta: VG, Pesto: GF, VG and contains nuts)
• Spiced Beef Hamantashen
• Caramelized Onion & Mushroom Hamantashen (V)

These items are catered by Sunflower Bakery.

EMERALD CITY AFTER PARTY

• Hamantashen (Catered by Shalom Kosher)
• Fresh Fruit (Catered by Sunflower Bakery)
• Vegan & Gluten-Free Hamantashen (Catered by Sunflower Bakery)

Specialty Cocktails

• Ozmopolitan — Vodka, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice, Edible Pink Glitter
• Emerald City Sour — Midori, Vodka, Sour Mix, Sprite, Edible Green Glitter

If you would like to sponsor a portion of a future Shabbat@WHC to celebrate a milestone or honor a memory, please contact Director of Development Alexis Channin at achannin@whctemple.org.