Purim
March 13 - 14, 2025
The festival of Purim commemorates the Divinely orchestrated salvation of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian Empire from Haman’s plot “to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews, young and old, infants and women, in a single day.” It is celebrated with Megillah readings, gifts of food, charity, feasting, and merriment.
Purim Gifts to the Poor
With Purim just around the corner, we take this opportunity to remind you that one of the main observances of this festive holiday, dating back to the very first Purim, is that of “Matonot L’evyonim” – extending alms to the needy among us.
Celebrate Purim with Chabad of the Conejo
Chabad of Agoura Hills
30347 Canwood St, Agoura Hills, CA 91301Family Hamantash Bake Sold Out
Pre-Purim Join us for a fun and delicious pre-Purim event where you can bake your own hamantaschen. Perfect for the whole family! ...
The Academy – Center for Jewish Life
30347 Canwood St, Agoura Hills, CA 91301Ladies’ Hamantash Bake & Dance Party Sold Out
An evening filled with dough, dance and Purim delights! Get into the Purim spirit with a festive hamantash bake and dance party. Try an array of fillings, gain new insights into the story of Purim and dance in honor of the festive month of Adar. ...
Chabad Courtyard
30345 Canwood Street, Agoura HillsPurim Festival
Community Purim Festival! Join us for a lively Purim Festival filled with fun activities, music, and delicious food! Enjoy an action-packed high energy BMX Stunt Show, DIY gragger making, a traditional Megillah reading, and a grand BBQ dinner with dancing to celebrate the holiday. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable community event! ...
People in Need Campaign
Chabad of the Conejo’s “People in Need” programs provide assistance to those suffering various forms of financial and emotional distress, including food and shelter subsidies, assistance to Israeli refugees from border cities, interest-free loans and crisis counseling. Please be a partner in these deeds of kindness compassion that transcend all ethnic, racial and religious lines.
Dear Friend,
With Purim just around the corner, we take this opportunity to remind you that one of the main observances of this festive holiday, dating back to the very first Purim, is that of “Matonot L’evyonim” – extending alms to the needy among us.
Indeed, no celebration of our tradition can be deemed appropriate or complete if it does not include providing joy and relief to those of our brothers and sisters who are hurting.
As we do every year, Chabad will again be serving as our community’s conduit for the fulfillment of this mitzvah by discreetly distributing vital support to many individuals and families throughout the greater Conejo Valley area who are struggling to make ends meet.
Furthermore, as was the case last year, our “Matonot L’evyonim” project takes on an added dimension as we continue to allocate additional funds to help those of our brethren in Israel who’ve been suffering in the wake of October 7, 2023 – especially the refugees from the border cities and kibbutzim who were displaced from their homes for over a year and are now finally returning to their communities.
Please visit www.chabadconejo.com/donate to fulfill your Matonot L’evyonim mitzvah and help bring smiles to the faces of young and old this coming Purim!
With heartfelt gratitude and wishes for a jubilant and triumphant Purim to you and yours amongst all of Israel, we remain,
Sincerely Yours,
Rabbi Moshe D. Bryski
Rabbi Yisroel Levine
Rabbi Leibel Kahanov
PS – Other primary observances of Purim include listening to the reading of the Book of Esther (aka the Megillah) on Purim Eve and Day (March 13-14), sending “Shalach Manot” – gifts of at least two different food items – to your friends, and participating in a Purim feast. For information regarding Chabad’s Purim services and celebrations, please visit chabadconejo.com/purim.
