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YOUR PURIM GUIDE
Purim 5771
Thursday - Monday
11-15 Adar II, 5771
March 17-21, 2011
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The Holiday of Purim includes the fast day called Taanis Esther, the
day of Purim and the day of Shushan Purim. (Definition of terms will be
found in the text.)
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This year, (5771 - 2011) the dates and times are: |
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Shabbos Zachor
Saturday
March 19
13 Adar II |
Special Torah Reading - Parshas Zachor - to be heard by all members of the family - men, women and children. |
Taanis Esther
Thursday
March 17
13 Adar II |
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Purim Eve
Saturday Night
March 19
14 Adar II |
- After nightfall, during the Maariv/Arvit services,
the Megilla is read from a parchment scroll for all those who are present in the
Synagogue. If one is unable to attend, a private reading should be
arranged. Contact your local Chabad-Lubavitch center.
- The Al Hanisim prayer is added in the evening Amida.
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Purim Day
Sunday
March 20
14 Adar II |
If one is unable to attend the synagogue, a special Megilla reading should be made at their location. Contact your local Chabad-Lubavitch center.
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Shushan Purim
Monday
March 21
15 Adar II |
This day is celebrated as Purim Day in Jerusalem.
No Tachnun said. |
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