The Stroum Jewish Community Center has decided to move its annual Purim Carnival, originally scheduled for this Sunday, March 8. The event will now take place on Sunday, April 26.
“The J’s annual Purim Carnival is a large community event that annually welcomes nearly 1,000 people into our building,” says SJCC Chief Executive Officer Amy Lavin. “The health and wellness of our entire community is our top priority, so we believe moving this event to a later date is the best choice for our community.”
Purim2Go Kits Available
To help families celebrate Purim (which begins at sundown on Monday, March 9, and ends at sundown on Tuesday, March 10), the J will offer take-home Purim2Go kits – complete with fun and tasty items for your family to have a festive celebration at home. Families are welcome to stop by one of the four Blazing Bagels locations on Monday and Tuesday between 8-10 am and 4-6 pm to pick up their Purim2Go kit. Thanks to Blazing Bagels for partnering with us to make Purim2Go happen. Locations include:
- Redmond: 6975 176th Ave NE Ste. 365
- Bellevue: 10812 Main St.
- North Seattle: 2510 NE Blakeley St.
- SODO: 1911 1st Ave S
Kits will also be available on Monday and Tuesday at the following locations:
- SJCC: 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island – Monday & Tuesday All Day
- A Ballard location (to be determined) – Date and time TBD
“Purim is a time to celebrate and we hope that families will take advantage of these fun Purim2Go kits to bring some of the festivities home,” Lavin says.
A “Second Purim” Celebration
Celebrating Purim later in the calendar actually has roots in Jewish tradition. “These celebrations, called ‘Second Purim,’ or Purim Katan, have historically been celebrated throughout the Jewish diaspora. You can read more about this tradition here. This year, we’re celebrating our own Purim Katan at the J! It will have many familiar attractions with a few twists and more connection to other family activities at the J,” Lavin says.
The Purim Katan Carnival will be part of a full day of family fun at the J on Sunday, April 26. The day’s events include the Early Childhood School’s annual Gardening Day and Mark Nizer 4D, an all-ages family variety show featuring outrageous comedy antics and expertly crafted juggling feats.
More details about Purim Katan coming soon.
Updates on Events and Operations at the J
Working with local officials, the J continues to monitor the worldwide outbreak and spread of respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Because the health and safety of members, staff, and the community is top priority, we want to share with you information, resources, and examples of proactive steps we are taking to help safeguard our community’s health. Read more here.
The Seattle Jewish Film Festival’s free screening of ASK DR RUTH on Wednesday, March 25, at Aegis Living of Queen Anne at Rodger’s Park has been cancelled. In consideration for the health of their residents, all public events at Aegis living have been postponed until further notice.
All other SJCC events and programs will continue as scheduled until further notice. However, we recognize that this is an evolving situation and that recommendations may change. Please continue to check our website for updates on events, programs, and facility use. Follow all of our coronavirus updates here.
