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Purim Celebration w/Spiel and Megillah Reading

  • Congregation Mishkan Israel 785 Ridge Road Hamden, CT, 06517 United States (map)

On Sunday, March 5th join us at platform 9 and 3/4 for the Hogwarts Purim Express!

Celebrate Purim Harry Potter style, complete with witches, wizards, and “he who must not be named” – Haman, of course!  This year, the  CMI Not-Ready-For-Prime-Time Spielers present “Mordy Potter and the Philosopher’s Bagel”, so come in your Purim finest and be prepared to sing, laugh, and shake your grogger. The Spiel, retelling of the Purim story, is for all ages!


4:00pm-5:00pm - Art and Appetizers:
Before the Spiel, families with children 12 and younger are welcome for some art and appetizers (enough to fill some small bellies). Older siblings are welcome.

5:00pm - Mordy Potter and the Philosopher’s Bagel Purim Spiel
A fun retelling of the Passover story Harry Potter Style. Come dressed in your finest costume and get ready to drown out “he who must not be named” name!

6:30pm - Adult Purim Party with Pizza and Drinks
Following the spiel, anyone 21 and older is welcome to join us for a pizza and drinks. We’ll provide the pizza and non-alcoholic drinks. If you so choose, please bring a bottle of wine or a libation to share. Please consider a $5 to cover the pizza.


Earlier Event: March 5
Religious School
Later Event: March 7
Hebrew School