This year the community-wide Purim carnival will be held on Monday afternoon, just before the holiday of Purim begins. Gather from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Temple Beth El for games and a shpiel led by Madison’s educators and rabbis.

Schedule

¨ 3:30–5:30 pm Totally 80s Carnival & Kids’ Shpiel

¨ 5:30 pm Esther’s Ball: Nosh & Schmooze Reception

¨ 6:00 pm Dramatic Presentation of Megillat Esther

¨ 7:00 pm Community Dinner

¨ 8:00 pm Traditional Megillah Reading (This reading will be at Beth Israel Center, 1406 Mound Street)

Carnival Admission
$7 for ages 3–12, Free for adults and ages 2 and under ($25 max per family). Hamantaschen will be for sale at the carnival and by preorder.

Community Dinner

After a the dramatic presentation of Megillat Esther, join us for an authentic Persian meal at 7:00 pm.
Cost is $18 per adult and kids 14+, $12 for kids ages 3-13, and no cost for age 2 and under. Register here

Volunteers Needed

Help make the fun happen by selling tickets, food, or hamantaschen; running carnival activities, games, or prize tables; or being part of the cleanup crew. See more details and sign up here.