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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.)
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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