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This event will be held via Zoom and in person. Everyone must register (see the Newsletter).
​In-person attendance will be limited to 50 people.
 
Calling all Spielers to Participate in our 2022 Purim Shpiel.   
We know you are out there wanting to participate in our fun evening of Purim. We are asking only 11 of you to write and read or perform a 2-3 minute Schpiel using one of the themes below. It can be a scene, a poem, a song, a dance, an improv or set scene -- whatever you would like to do. We need you.  Call or email the Office and leave a message for Sally Cohn. She will contact you and you can confirm your scene. We are so appreciative to have you participate.   Please limit scenes to 2-3 minutes. 

You can find the text here:
https://www.sefaria.org/Esther 

Topics for Purim Shpiel – Section of the Megillah you will be using.   
  • 1 Chapter 1: King’s Party; Vashti refuses to undress; King's edict against Vashti 
  • 2 Chapter 2:1-19: Esther and the harem 
  • 3 Chapter 2:21-23: Mordechai overhears the plot 
  • 4 Chapter 3:1-6: Mordechai won’t bow 
  • 5 Chapter 3:7-15: Haman convinces king to issue edict against Jews 
  • 6 Chapter 4: Esther decides to help 
  • 7 Chapter 5:1-6: Esther’s request 
  • 8 Chapter 5:9-14: Haman’s bad day 
  • 9 Chapter 6: Mordechai is rewarded 
  • 10 Chapter 7: Haman comes to dinner 
  • 11 Chapter 8: All’s Well 
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Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center
Mailing address: P.O. Box 692
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
(tel) 508-693-0745