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YOUR PURIM GUIDE
Purim 5779
Wednesday - Friday
13-15 Adar II, 5779
March 20-22, 2019
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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, (5779 - 2019) the dates and times are: |
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Shabbos Zachor
Saturday
March 16
9 Adar II |
Special Torah Reading - Parshas Zachor - to be heard by all members of the family - men, women and children. |
Taanis Esther
Wednesday
March 20
13 Adar II |
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Purim Eve
Wednesday Night
March 20
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
Thursday
March 21
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
Friday
March 22
15 Adar II |
This day is celebrated as Purim Day in Jerusalem.
No Tachnun said. |
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