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Queen Esther 
saved the Jews. Support Yad Ezra by 
bringing an unopened box of pasta to 
shake as a grogger and donate it at the 
end of the shpiel. At 6:30, the Purim car-
nival begins, with games, inflatables, DJ 
and dancing with Star Trax, and much 
more. Food is available for purchase: 
safely boxed meals may be purchased in 
advance when you RSVP. At 7, we’ll gath-
er in the main sanctuary for services and 
a traditional Megillah reading featuring 
the CSZ clergy and synagogue members. 
Join us in between chapters for raffle 
drawings. Must be present to win. 
Learn more, register to attend at no 
charge, reserve meals or sign up to volun-
teer by visiting www.shaareyzedek.org. 

THE WHOLE MEGILLAH
7-9 PM, MARCH 16
At Christ Church, 960 E. Jefferson, Detroit. 
Join the Downtown Synagogue for the 
annual community reading of the Megillah 
for the holiday of Purim. Dress up in your 
creative costumes; this year, we encourage 
you to dress to fit the theme of the 1920s, as 
we honor our centennial year. We require 
all participants to remain properly masked 
at all times and to practice social distancing. 
Come in costume and bring a box of kosher 
pasta to use as a grogger, all to be donated 
to Yad Ezra after Purim. Hamantaschen and 
beverages will be provided. 

PURIMFEST 2022 
7 PM, MARCH 16 
Serving up the whole Megillah with 
the international virtual Purim festival. 
March 16-18. Yiddishkayt Initiative (YI 
Love Jewish) will be serving it up at its 
second annual international virtual fest, 
scheduled online. One of the highlights is 
Isaac Bashevis Singer’s classic Gimpel Tam 
(Gimpel the Fool) starring Dori Engel in 
association with Israel’s beloved Nephesh 
Theatre airing on March 18 at 7 pm EST. 
Another highlight is the PurimShpiel 
Concert with the Chorney-Ghergus Duo. 
For a complete schedule of events for this 
festival, visit: yilovejewish.org/events. 

PURIM TIME 
7-9 PM, MARCH 16
JTS’ famous grown-up Megillah reading 
and multimedia shpiel is back online. Join 
the renowned JTS players for an evening 
of fun and laughter via livestream from 
the comfort of your home or synagogue. 
Register: jtsa.edu. No charge for livestream.

YFTI SOMERSET PURIM 
RAFFLE 2022
7 PM, MARCH 16 
Welcome to Temple Israel YFTI’s Somerset 
Raffle where all proceeds go towards sup-
porting our YFTI teens scholarship fund. 
Purchase your tickets to win an amazing 
Somerset gift card for $250. You don’t want 
to miss out on this amazing opportunity 
to support YFTI teens provided to you by 
Somerset Collection and Temple Israel! 
Raffle winners will be pulled by our own 
Rabbi Jen Lader on Wednesday, March 16, 
at the Adult Purim Spiel. Twenty winners 
will be selected, need not be present to win. 
Register at www.temple-israel.org.

VIRTUAL PURIM PET PARADE 
AND COSTUME CONTEST 
11 AM, MARCH 17 
NextGEN Detroit brings back the tradition 
for a second year. Back and better than 
ever, they’re once again celebrating one 
of the most joyful holidays on the Jewish 
calendar with the critters that make us the 
happiest — our pets! Enter your pet pal in 
the Purim Pet Parade & Costume Contest 
for fun, for glory, for prizes and for bringing 
smiles to everyone who sees your pet in 
costume. Here’s how to pawticipate: Send 
a photo of your pet in costume along with 
your pet’s name and a brief description of 

the costume to Mimi at mmarcus@jfmd.org 
no later than March 14, at 5 pm. No more 
than one entry per Metro Detroit pet parent 
please. On March 17, NEXTGen will share 
the Purim Pet Parade (in the form of a 
slideshow and photo album) all over social 
media. On March 18, a distinguished panel 
of pet costume experts will select the win-
ners of the Esther Award for Best Female 
Pet Costume and the Mordechai Award 
for Best Male Pet Costume. Winners will 
receive a special gift for their pets.

PURIM O’MADNESS
5-10 PM, MARCH 17 
At the Whiskey Factory Detroit. It’s Purim, 
St. Patrick’s Day and the first round of 
March Madness — all happening on 
Thursday, March 17! Oy vey! Join The Well, 
Adat Shalom Synagogue and our communi-
ty of young adults at The Whiskey Factory 
beginning at 5 pm to catch the games, enjoy 
an Irish whiskey tasting and experience 
Purim in a whole new way.
Thanks to funding from the ROI 
Community Grassroots Events Program, 
subsidized tickets are available for $36 and 
include vegetarian dinner and snacks, one 
drink ticket, an Irish whiskey tasting expe-
rience and, of course, lots of Purim fun and 
flair! Grab your tickets at https://jlive.app/
events/1691. 21+ only, proof of COVID-19 
vaccination required. Tickets will not be 
sold at the door. 

 
 

PURIM IN THE AIR
5:30 P.M. MARCH 17
Chabad of Bingham Farms invites you to 
join them for take-off. Book your special 
Purim flight. Your flight experience is their 
top priority! Includes: in-flight Megillah 
entertainment, Shalach Manot Package 
Claim, First class in-flight Purim din-
ner, friendly cabin crew, Hamantaschen, 
music, safe fun for the whole family and 
more. There will be outdoors and indoors 

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