spirituality A Sampling Of Purim Celebrations H ere are several events to celebrate the holiday of Purim. In addition, check with your own synagogue; see list on page 36. ADAT SHALOM Farmington Hills Shushan Idol, the search for a "Purim Megastar," with master-of-ceremonies "Chaim Seacrest" and a cast of young Adat Shalom "idol" hopefuls. The community is welcome. There is no charge. 11 a.m. Sunday, March 4. Followed by a free mega- carnival with entertainment by Joe Cornell, snacks, games, bouncers, Rad-a-Tattoo, face painting, a photo booth, Miniature Motorways and more. Lunch available for purchase. A traditional Megillah reading will be 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, with a pizza dinner ($5/person, $20/family) before. Adat Shalom adults and friends will dress up for a "Black & White Celebration" on Saturday evening, March 10. For information on any event, call (248) 851-5100. BETH AHM West Bloomfield Attend "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" Purim celebration 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, with "Wonkaland" carnival games, prizes and the riddles posed to them by Willy Wonka (aka Rabbi Rubenstein). Fizzy lifting drinks, a chocolate foun- tain and a multitude of dinner items will be available for purchase. Following the carnival, everyone will be transported by the "Wonkavator" to Shushan for Megillah reading. Lots will also be drawn for those who purchased raffle tickets. Winners can choose accommodations in Boyne, Myrtle Beach or Atlantic City. Tickets are $25 each or five for $100 and can be purchased prior to Purim or at the carnival. BETH SHALOM 9, at 7:30 p.m. For information on events, call (248) 851-1100. Oak Park On Sunday, March 4, attend the Shushan Feast and Purim Carnival. Feast at 11:30 a.m.; carnival at 12:15 p.m. Pay at door. A Purim Palooza raffle will follow at 2:15 p.m., tickets are $50 each, three for $125 or five for $200. Call for raffle tickets: (248) 547-7970. On Wednesday, March 7, a 5 p.m. Purim spiel by students. Family Megillah reading and costume parade at 5:30 p.m. A light family dinner at 6:30 p.m. and traditional Megillah reading starts at 7. BIRMINGHAM PURIM Birmingham Community House A Purim Party by the Birmingham- Bloomfield Chai Center will be held 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at the Birmingham Community House, 380 S. Bates. The event includes a buffet dinner along with "stroll- ing entertainment" by Bill the Magician, Pirate Captain Jack, Balloon Artist Dana and Happy Hassid Gershon Beck. Children in costume will receive a prize. RSVP by Monday, March 5, to Rabbi Boruch Cohen at (248) 203-6721 or bbchai. rabbi@gmail.com. $25 per adult, $10 per child ages 3-11 with an $85 family cap. TEMPLE BETH EL Bloomfield Township Temple Beth El's Purim Family Celebration begins Saturday, March 3, at 9:30 a.m. with Purim Tot Shabbat followed at 10 by a snack and crafts program focus- ing on Purim heroes with hamantashen. On Sunday, March 4, the celebration continues with the Young People's Society's Purim Carnival, noon-2 p.m. Games, giant infiatables, dance to music by a DJ, ride the bull, snacks, sandwiches and drinks. Tickets for food and booths available at the door. On Wednesday, March 7, at 5 p.m., hear the Megillah and a purimspiel,"Malice in the Palace" featuring the TBE Youth Choir. "Malice in the Palace will be performed again at Shabbat Services, Friday, March JPI PARTY West Bloomfield JCC The Jewish Parents Institute will present a family Purim celebration 10:15 a.m. Sunday, March 11, in the Teen Center. A costume parade, entertainment, carnival games, food and fun. Free, but RSVP by March 10 to (248) 432-5471. SHAAREY ZEDEK Southfield On Wednesday, March 7, at 6 p.m., will be a Family Purim Spiel. A Purim Carnival follows from 6:30-8:30, including pictures with Elmo, slot car racing, inflatables and Star Trax. Kosher food can be purchased. At 8:15, there will be a drawing for an iPad2 [register at (248) 357-5544 or purim@shaareyzedek.org before March 6 to be entered; must be present to win]. There will be a Purim Adult Night Out with a traditional Megillah reading at 7:15 p.m. and free performance by comedian Ari Teman at 8:30. TEMPLE EMANU-EL Oak Park Celebration begins at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, with a Purim Potluck dinner. RSVP to (248) 967-4020. Purim Family Service at 7 p.m. with songs, fun and the Megillah reading. independent living program. RSVP to Michelle Lichtman at (248) 661-5700 or michelle@temple-israel.org . At 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, adults are invited to Purim Palooza. Wine and Scotch tasting, hamantashen baking and salsa dancing, followed by the Megillah reading at 8 p.m. and a mini Purim Spiel and oneg. Dress is casual or in costume. RSVP to Jennifer Rasansky at jrasansky@ temple-israel.org or (248) 661-5700. At 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10, Imagine for Young Adults is supporting NEXTGen Detroit's Epic Event. RSVP by March 2 to Jessica Goodwin at (248) 203- 1470. $50 person. At 11 a.m. Sunday, March 11, will be the Purim Spiel, "Princesses, Pirates and Purim, Oh, My!" Dress in costume. Plus the YFTI Purim Carnival noon-3 p.m. Free; game tickets are four for $1. Brotherhood will host a Purim Blood Drive on March 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. RSVP: Dr. Ira "Mike" Mickelson, (248) 819-1235. Call the temple at (248) 661-5700. TEMPLE ISRAEL TEMPLE KOL AMI West Bloomfield West Bloomfield At 6 p.m. Sunday, March 4, play at a Purim "Shushan Hold 'Em" Tournament. $50 buy-in includes deli meal. $30 add-on. RSVP to Temple Israel Brotherhood, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323. For information, contact Ken Lipson at (248) 851-3066, ext. 515, or ldipson@paragonunderwriters.com . At 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 families are invited to decorate and prepare pack- ages of treats for the JARC community's The TKA players present a slice of Italy in the Purim spiel "That'sa Purim! The spiel starts at 6 p.m. A pasta supper follows. The cost is $3/adult and $1/child. RSVP to (248) 661-0040 or julie@tkolami.org . The KATY Purim Carnival will be 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 11. Food, games and prizes. Information: Tiffany Green tiffany@tkolami.org. For recipes for your Purim table, see page 44. Simplify your life with... You can't enjoy jewelry if it's sitting in your safe deposit box. Sell or borrow on it for immediate cash. 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