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Beginning the evening of Saturday, March 23 through Sunday, March 24, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Kehillot (neighborhood groups) and NextGen (young adult group) have a number of opportunities for Greater Philadelphia to commemorate this Jewish holiday.    “Purim celebrates the 2,500 year old tale of how the Jews miraculously triumphed when ‘he who shall not be named’ gathered his resources to try to annihilate the Jewish people,” said the Jewish Federation’s Senior Chief of External Affairs Jeffrey Lasday. “Purim is that annual reminder that no matter how dark and scary the world may appear, no matter the enemy, no matter the odds, the Jewish people are still here – resilient and proud.”   From carnivals to mitzvah opportunities, check out these events to show your Jewish spirit.   **Purim Joy Project at Horsham Center Sunday, March 10 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.** ***Horsham Center for Jewish Life*** As Purim approaches, let's celebrate by doing a mitzvah with the [Jewish Federation’s Buxmont Kehillah](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/bux-mont/). Enjoy hamantaschen and arts & crafts as you make *Mishloach Manot* (goodie bags) for the residents of the Horsham Center for Jewish Life. This event is open to adults and children ages 6 and older.Advanced registration is required by Thursday, March 7. Walk-ins will not be accepted. To register, [click here](https://jewishphilly.org/purim-joy-project/).   **Old York Road Kehillah Purim Carnival Sunday, March 17  11:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Families with Preschool Children 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | General Admission** ***Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel*** Get your graggers ready for our annual Purim Carnival! Join the [Jewish Federation’s Old York Road Kehillah](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/old-york-road/) for a family-friendly holiday extravaganza. Come in your best costume, and enjoy hamantaschen, prizes, inflatables and more. Advanced registration is required by Tuesday, March 12. Walk-ins will not be accepted.To register, [click here](https://jewishphilly.org/oyr-purim-carnival/).   **Purim Fest 2024 Sunday, March 17 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.** ***Kaiserman JCC*** Dress to impress in your best Purim costume! Join the Kaiserman JCC, the [Jewish Federation’s Lower Merion Kehillah](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/lower-merion/), and community partners for games, crafts, prizes, and entertainment. To register, [click here](https://www.phillyjcc.com/purim/).   **Pre-Purim JRA Food Distribution & Kehillah Purim Palooza Sunday, March 17 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  *JRA Warehouse*** Volunteer with the [Jewish Federation’s Northeast Kehillah](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/northeast/) at JRA and participate in a mitzvah! Wear a costume and eat some delicious hamantaschen. From 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., join JRA Juniors for ages 10 and under to pack boxes and enjoy stories and crafts. Starting at 10:00 a.m., packing for ages 10 and older will begin. Advanced registration is required by Sunday, March 10. Walk-ins will not be accepted. To register, [click here](https://jewishrelief.org/register-to-volunteer) and select the Northeast Kehillah group when prompted.    **Monte Carlo Purim Masquerade Saturday, March 23 | 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. *2002 Ludlow St, Philadelphia, PA 19103*** Join the Jewish Federation’s [Nextgen](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/affinity-groups/nextgen/) group in partnership with the [Chevra](http://chevra.net/) and other young Jewish professional organizations for the ninth annual Purim masquerade. Come in costume, enjoy live music and partake in casino-themed games with tons of fun prizes. $10 advance registration, $20 at the door. To register, [click here](https://events.chevra.net/the.chevra/detail/96/1711243800000).    **Purim at the Zoo Sunday, March 24 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.** ***Philadelphia Zoo*** What could be better than celebrating Purim at the zoo!? Hosted by the Philadelphia Zoo in collaboration with the [Jewish Federation’s neighborhood Kehillo](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/)t and other community organizations, enjoy activities inside the atrium, the Rare Animal Conservation Center and the inside Treehouse. All Purim Festival activities are included with Zoo admission. Be sure to wear your best Purim costume and join us for a parade at the North End of the Zoo at 1:00 p.m. To register, [click here](https://www.philadelphiazoo.org/events/purim-festival/). \*\*\* Kehillah programming is part of the Jewish Federation’s neighborhood initiative to foster a vibrant Jewish community throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. 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