Purim at BCRC
03/07/2018 09:14:50 AM
We started our Purim festivities on Friday Mar 2 with Erev Shabbat Services done in the special 'Purim' style by drawing our prayers at random out of the tri-cornered hat. This was followed by a highly entertaining and enlightening Purim Shpiel, 'A Purim Carol', based on a certain familiar classic in which a sleeping King Ahasuerus (AKA 'Ah-choo!) is visited by the spirits of Purim past, present and future. Thanks to our great cast and crew, and book and lyrics by David Mendelsohn and Mark Raffman, that team familiar to Broadway theater-goers. To top it off, Pastor Michele, spiritual leader of Holy and Whole Life Changing Ministries, our neighbors on Beaumeade Circle joined us as a special guest and delivered an inspiring talk touching on some of the same themes of the Purim shpiel, including the triumph of good over evil and the ongoing pursuit of justice.
On Sunday we had our annual Purim carnival. Kids (and adults) in Purim related costumes (or various other theme costumes) played our games, ate the traditional Purim pizza and popcorn (as well as some hamentaschen which I am told is also a Purim tradition). Thanks to Consuelo Scott for coordinating the carnival, and a great crew of adult and madrichim volunteers.
Purim at BCRC was great fun for all! Click here to see our Purim photo album (must be logged in to preserve member privacy)
Tue, August 20 2019
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The first day of Religious School for Pre-K through 7th grades is Sunday, August 25th. We will dismiss early at 10:30am so everyone can join together for our annual picnic! Chaverim-Chai will have their first day on Sunday, September 8th.
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Get Ready for the BCRC 'Welcome Back' Weekend
It's the annual BCRC 'welcome back' picnic, Sunday Aug 25 at 11 AM, at Claude Moore Park, just down the road from BCRC. Meet up with friends you haven’t seen in awhile and meet new and prospective members of our BCRC family. All religious school classes will dismiss at 11:00 AM, so bring the whole family! Click here for further information and to RSVP!
As part of our 'welcome back' weekend, on Friday Aug 23 at 6 PM, before the service, we will have a potluck dinner, now expanded to all age groups, where we will be joined by a representative of the new Capital Jewish Museum who will brief us about their exciting plans. Click here for information and to RSVP.
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