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title: Five Ways to Celebrate Purim in Greater Philadelphia
description: In celebration of the holiday, the Jewish Federation is hosting opportunities for community members to get into their costumes and into the Purim spirit.
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# [Five Ways to Celebrate Purim in Greater Philadelphia](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/five-ways-to-celebrate-purim-in-greater-philadelphia)

 Written by [Dionna Dash](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/author/dionna-dash) | Feb 16, 2023 8:14:40 PM

Bright colored costumes swarming the streets, fresh hamentashen stuffed with every type of jam and filling, and masks bejeweled with glitter, gems, and feathers – yes, Purim is on its way!

 

Beginning the evening of Monday, March 6 through Tuesday, March 7, the holiday of Purim commemorates the Book of Esther and the miracle of Jewish survival.

 

In celebration of the holiday, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is hosting opportunities for community members to get into their costumes and into the Purim spirit. 

 

So, get your graggers ready for these upcoming events:

 

**Purim Comes Alive**  
Tuesday, February 28 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  
*Kleinlife*

Get your costumes ready and bring the whole family to join [Northeast Kehillah](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/northeast/)for pre-Purim fun! Enjoy a kid-friendly evening, featuring interactive storytime with [jkidphilly](https://jkidphilly.org/) and crafts and activities with Camp Galil. Light kosher dinner provided. To register, [click here](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/northeast/northeast-purim/).

 

**Old York Road Kehillah Purim Carnival**  
Sunday, March 5  
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*

Join [Old York Road Jewish Community](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/old-york-road/) for a Purim Carnival the entire family will love! Enjoy hamantaschen, prizes, inflatable obstacle courses, slides and more. *$10 per family with advance registration or $20 per family at the door.* To register, [click here](https://jewishphilly.org/old-york-road-kehillah-community-purim-carnival-registration/).

 

**Purim Block Party**

Tuesday, March 7 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

*Fitler Square, 23rd and Pine*

Join Center City Kehillah, Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel and other community partners for a Purim carnival featuring DJ Aluminum, Dr. Dani Dancepants, Drag Queen Storytime, face painting and more! Wristbands are available for $10 to enjoy an all-inclusive experience. To learn more, contact Max Moline at [mmoline@jewishphilly.org](mailto:mmoline@jewishphilly.org).

 

**Purim Fest ‘23**  
Sunday, March 5 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  
*Kaiserman JCC*

Join [Lower Merion Kehillah](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/lower-merion/) and community partners for Purim games, prizes, crafts and more! *$36 per family, light refreshments included.* To register, [click here](https://www.phillyjcc.com/purim/).

 

**Monte Carlo Purim Masquerade**  
Monday, March 6 | 7:00 p.m.  
*World Cafe Live*

Join the Jewish Federation’s [Nextgen](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/affinity-groups/nextgen/) group in partnership with [Chevra](http://chevra.net) and other young Jewish professional organizations for the eighth 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://www.chevra.net/montecarlo?fbclid=IwAR1QVaCrPPoWQR8lLQXYeOeFAL-5iFSG-N0ISLDHPZ1BRmoMzEtwXZsNgp0)

 

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**Kehillah programming is part of the Jewish Federation’s neighborhood initiative to foster a vibrant Jewish community throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Learn more by visiting** [**here**](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/neighborhood-programming/) **or by contacting Director of Community Development Max Moline at [mmoline@jewishphilly.org](mailto:mmoline@jewishphilly.org).**

[**NextGen**](https://jewishphilly.org/get-involved/affinity-groups/nextgen/) **is an affinity group of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia for leaders and philanthropists in their 20s, 30s and early 40s, who are looking to give back while building community. To learn more about NextGen, please email NextGen Director Susan Becker at [sbecker@jewishphilly.org](mailto:sbecker@jewishphilly.org) and follow us on** [**Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2046721092280764)**.**

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