Please fill out the form at the bottom of this page to RSVP for the Purim Family Celebration on March 13th, 7:15PM :


Celebrate Purim with the IJDC
Purim Family Celebration

  • Thursday, March 13th, 7:15PM 
  • Charming Trickser Richard Darshwood
  • For Children and Adults
  • Prize for all children who come in Costume
  • Megillah Reading with Multimedia Slide Show 8:20PM
  • Spacious Tent
  • Light refreshments 
  • at 1112 Oakwood Trail Indianapolis, 46260
  • No Charge. Donations welcome HERE . Sponsor: $180
  • RSVP by filling out the form below
  •  Friday, March 14th: Megillah Reading Only
  • 1) 9:30AM at 1112 Oakwood Trail
  • 2) 1PM at Gardens of Greenbriar Appts 
  • 3) 4:15PM at Hooverwood
  • 4) 5PM at 1112 Oakwood Trail (Note different time then originally advertised)
  • For more info: 317-698-6423

There are 4 mitzvos on Purim:

1) Hear the Megillah of Esther read both  Thursday evening, March 13th after 8:25PM and Friday, March 14th during the day.
The Indiana Jewish Discovery Center will be hosting a Megillah reading at our Family Purim Celebration (See above) on Thursday March 13th at 8:20PM and multiple Megillah readings on Purim day, Friday March 14:
1) 9:30AM at 1112 Oakwood Trail
2) 1PM at Gardens of Greenbriar Appts (Call or respond to this email for exact time).
3) 4:15PM at Hooverwood
4) 5PM at 1112 Oakwood Trail (Note different time then originally advertised)

Call (317) 698-6423 or respond to this email if you need more info about other readings and locations.

2) Give food or money to the needy; at least 2 separate needy people (Matanot LaEvyonim). If you need help with who to give to or how you can give, please call (317) 698-6423 or respond to this email

3) Send food gifts to at least 1 friend (Mishloach Manot)- at least 2 food items (preferably with different blessings) to at least one person.

4) Feast! Have a festive meal (which includes bread), during daylight on Friday, March 14th, ideally in the morning. There are multiple Purim meals happening around Indianapolis. Please call (317) 698-6423 or respond to this email if you’d like help arranging for yourself to be at 1 of them.

Check HERE for info. about Purim and it’s mitzvos.

Do you know anyone who is in the hospital or may not be able to participate in Purim for whatever reason? Please let us know, so we can make sure they are visited during the holiday.
Wishing your family a freilichen Purim!
Rabbi Mendel and Fraidel Schusterman and Family

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