Taanis Esther (Fast of Esther): Thursday, February 21, 2013
- Fast Starts – 5:52 AM
- Shacharis – 6:25 AM
- Mincha – 5:45 PM (Machatzis HaShekel is given before Mincha in shul, see Purim Laws for details)
- Fast Ends – 7:01 PM
Shabbos Tetzaveh/Zachor: Saturday, February 23, 2013
- Shacharis – 8:30 AM (Parshas Zachor is read; all men & women should be in shul to hear this special leining, no later than 9:45 AM)
Purim Night: Motzei Shabbos, February 23, 2013
- Maariv followed by Megillas Esther (with the unbelievably talented Eric Schramm who will play Achashverosh, Haman, Mordechai, Esther, and the rest of the gang as he relives the entire Purim story through his very amusing reading) – 8:00 PM
Purim Day: Sunday, February 24, 2013
- Shacharis – 8:00 AM
- Megillas Esther (with Eric Schramm) – 8:30 AM
- Yeshivas Mordechai HaTzaddik (Internationally Observed Father & Son Learning on Purim – Treats and Prizes) – 11:15 AM-12:15 PM
- Mincha – 3:30 PM
- Shul Purim Seudah – 5:00 PM (Quality Inn & Suites, 4704 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093)Â
- Maariv – 9:00 PM
Remember the four mitzvos of Purim day:
- Matanos L’Evyonim: Charity is sent to at least two different needy people (Money may be given to the rabbi for distribution on Purim)
- Mishloach Manos:Â Each Jew over the age of bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah must send two different, ready made foods to at least one friend
- Seudas Purim:Â Toward evening, a festive meal called Seudas Purim is held, often with wine as the prominent beverage
- Megillas Esther:Â Each Jew over the age of bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah must hear Megillas Esther read at night and during the day