🎭 Purim Throughout the Decades
Come in costume from your favorite era — 1920s flappers, 70s disco, 80s rock stars, 90s pop icons, or anything in between!
We’re turning back the clock for a musical Megillah experience that will have everyone singing along. The Kol Ami Purim Spiel will weave verses of the Megillah with iconic hits from across the decades — there will be something for every generation to enjoy.
And the celebration doesn’t end there…
🎪 Carnival & Drop-In Dinner
Kick off the evening with a pre-Spiel celebration that’s fun for all ages!
Our Purim Carnival will feature inflatables, classic carnival-style games, prizes, and plenty of festive energy. Whether you’re bouncing, competing for bragging rights, or just soaking in the joy, there’s something for everyone.
We’ll also have a drop-in dinner available so families can fuel up before the Spiel and Megillah reading. Come when you can, grab a bite, and enjoy time with friends before the main event begins.
Dinner will be available day of as supplies allow. To guarantee your dinner, sign up below.
Monday, March 2, 4:30pm–5:45pm
✨ Volunteers Needed!
It takes a village to run a great carnival! We’re looking for helpers to assist with games, inflatables, dinner setup, and general fun-making. If you’re able to lend a hand, please click here to sign up.
🎶 Spiel & Megillah Reading
Our decades-themed Spiel will bring the Megillah to life with humor, heart, and a soundtrack that spans generations. Be ready to boo, cheer, sing along, and celebrate the joy and resilience of the Purim story together as a community.
Monday, March 2, 6:00pm-7:00pm
🥂 Decades After-Party
Monday, March 2, 7:00pm (at the Broadway)
The celebration doesn’t stop after the final note!
Adults (21+) are invited to keep the Purim spirit alive at our Decades After-Party at The Broadway. Stay in costume and join us for good company, great vibes, and plenty of l’chaims. Whether you’re channeling the Roaring ’20s or rocking neon from the ’80s, this is your chance to dance, mingle, and toast to another joyful Purim at Kol Ami.
Because every great decade deserves a great after-party. 🎉
Get ready to indulge in Purim sweetness! The Men of Kol Ami (MoKA) are baking up a storm for their legendary annual Hamentashen Sale! Celebrate Purim with these delicious, handmade treats—just $18 per dozen!
Hamentashen for Sale
What Is Purim?
Purim is one of the most joyful and spirited holidays on the Jewish calendar. Celebrated each spring, Purim commemorates the story told in Megillat Esther (the Book of Esther), in which Queen Esther and her cousin Mordechai courageously save the Jewish people of ancient Persia from Haman’s plot to destroy them.
Purim is a celebration of resilience, hidden miracles, courage, and communal joy. It reminds us that even when the Divine presence feels hidden, redemption and hope are always possible.
Costumes, Carnival & Celebration
It is customary to dress in costume on Purim, highlighting the theme of hidden identities throughout the story. From Queen Esther concealing her Jewish identity to the dramatic reversals of fate, Purim reminds us that things are not always as they seem.
Communities celebrate with playful spiels (humorous retellings of the story), lively music, festive meals, sweet treats like hamantaschen, and a spirit of over-the-top joy. Booing Haman, cheering for Esther and Mordechai, and singing together are all part of the fun.
Purim is a holiday where we lean fully into celebration, community, and laughter.
Check out photos from past Purims below to relive the fun and get inspired for this year’s festivities!
