Purim 2026

Sensory-Friendly Megillah Reading
Monday, March 2, 6:30pm
CBS Beit Midrash

New this year! Join us for a sensory-friendly Maariv and Megillah reading, for those who want to celebrate Purim and fulfill the mitzvah of hearing the Megillah, but in a quieter environment.
All are encouraged to attend the standard Purim festivities afterwards if they wish!
Note: So that the space can remain sensory-friendly, we request that you do not use noisemakers at this reading.

Purim Production 2026: Maarivian Rhapsody
Monday, March 2, 7:00pm
CBS Sanctuary

Join us for our 10th in-person Purim spectacular. This year we're putting on a rock opera featuring the music of Queen and more! Directed by Brianna Caplan Sayres.

Sanctuary Schedule
6:40pm - Doors Open
7:00pm - Purim Production: Maarivian Rhapsody
8:15pm - Megillah Reading and Snacks
9:15pm - Dancing and Snacks

Non-members: Our Purim events are open to the public, but for security reasons we ask that you register in advance. Please register by 12pm on Thursday, February 26, to attend.

Unable to attend services in person?
If you are a CBS member, log in to your Shulcloud account to find the livestream link below. Not a member yet?  Reach out to us at info@bethshalomseattle.org no later than Monday, 3/2, at 12:00pm to request the livestream link.

This year, we're streamlining our Mishloach Manot fundraiser!

How it works: Beth Shalom members, staff, ECC and Religious School teachers, and those enrolled in our Exploring Jewish Living class all receive a Mishloach Manot gift for Purim. (Everyone receives a gift, regardless of whether they donate to the fundraiser.) This year, the gift will be a fun, foldable, reusable tote bag full of delicious goodies!

Instead of "sponsoring" gifts for specific people like in previous years, this year, everyone's donations will support gifts for the whole community. By making a donation, you're helping to ensure that everyone in our community is part of this fun annual tradition at Beth Shalom — and you're fulfilling a Purim mitzvah!

Please also consider making an additional donation to Matanot L'evyonim - "Gifts for the Poor." Donations collected for Matanot L'evyonim will be used to fund a meal on Purim Day and food distribution for around 700 people at Saint Dunstan's Church in Shoreline, as well as supporting the nonprofit National Food Bank of Israel, Leket Israel.

Participate in Mishloach Manot via this form: Mishloach Manot 2026

Mishloach Manot Pickup Times

Pick up gift bags from the Beth Shalom office at the following times:

• Wednesday, February 25 - 7:00-8:00pm (Adult Learning)
• Thursday, February 26 - 10:00am-4:00pm
• Friday, February 27 - 10:00am-2:00pm
• Sunday, March 1 - 9:15am-12:30pm (Religious School families)
• Monday, March 2 - 6:45-9:00pm (Erev Purim)
• Tuesday, March 3 - 7:00am (Morning Minyan); 6:30-7:00pm (Religious School)
• Wednesday, March 4 - 10:00am-4:00pm

Sunday, March 8, 11:30am-12:30pm
Beth Shalom Social Hall & Sanctuary
Sneak Peek: 10:45am-11:30am

10:45am-11:30am - Sneak Peek (for young families and anyone sensitive to noise and crowds)
11:30am-12:30pm - Carnival

The Winter Olympics are here, and we can't wait to celebrate Purim with Olympic-themed games, gold and silver medals, ring-shaped treats, Purim crafts, face paint, balloon animals, airbrush tattoos, the Bubble Wizard, and so much more!

Religious School students will join with their classes: Chalutzim at 10:45am and everyone else at 11:30am.

We hope to see lots of young families, ECC families, member families, prospective member families, and more to celebrate Purim. Don't forget to come in costume! Reach out to Rachel Wachtel at rachelwachtel@bethshalomseattle.org with any questions.

Register to attend: Purim Carnival registration

USY Carnival Volunteering & Teens-Only Lunch
Sunday, March 8, 10:15am-1:30pm
Beth Shalom Social Hall & Sanctuary

CBS 8th-12th graders (including ozerim and USYers) are invited to volunteer at our Olympic-themed Purim Carnival to help with setup, run booths, and serve delicious treats.

As a thank you for volunteering, teens are invited to stay after the carnival for a special Purim lunch just for them. Register to participate! Questions? Reach out to youthadvisor@bethshalomseattle.org.

Register to volunteer: Teen Purim volunteering