Please fill out the form at the bottom of this page to RSVP for the Purim Family Celebration on March 2nd, 6PM :


Celebrate Purim with the IJDC
Purim Family Celebration

  • Monday, March 2nd, 6PM 
  • Silly Safaris Show and Meet and Greet Starting 6PM Come earlt to be ready at 6
  • For Children and Adults
  • Prize for all children who come in Costume
  • Megillah Reading with Multimedia Slide Show 7:05PM
  • Those who come for the Silly Safaris are encouraged to stay for the Megillah reading which should be done by 7:40PM
  • Spacious Tent (Indoor option may be available if weather is too cold)
  • Light refreshments 
  • at 1112 Oakwood Trail Indianapolis, 46260
  • No Charge. Donations welcome HERE . Sponsor: $180
  • RSVP on the form  Below  
Tuesday, March 3rd: Megillah Reading Only 

1) 9:30AM at 1112 Oakwood Trail
2) 11:45PM at Hooverwood 7001 Hoover Road
3) 3:45PM at Gardens of Greenbriar Appts 
4) 5:30PM at 1112 Oakwood Trail 
For more info: 317-698-6423

There are 4 mitzvos on Purim:

1) Hear the Megillah of Esther read both  Monday evening, March 13th after 7:05PM and Tuesday, March 3rd during the day.
The Indiana Jewish Discovery Center will be hosting a Megillah reading at our Family Purim Celebration (See above) on Monday March 2nd at 6PM and multiple Megillah readings on Purim day (see times above)

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 the day on Tuesday, March 3rd. 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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