When:
Thursday, February 12, 2015,
7:30 pm

Location:
East Midwood Jewish Center

Rabbi Matt Carl

Though it has often been perceived and even celebrated as a “children’s holiday”, Purim may actually be the most “adult” day on the Jewish calendar. In these explorations of Megillat Esther and the celebration of Purim, we will look not only at the content of the adult themes, but also why they’re so prevalent. Specific topics will include the role of sex and sexuality in the story of Esther; the Halakhic (i.e. Jewish legal) status of intoxication on Purim; the creation, destruction and re-creation of identities and the role of social-political unrest in Purim.

Purim: Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll, a three-part session running February 12, 19 and 26, is part of NightShul, EMJC’s Thursday-evening learning and social series. $15 per-evening admission; each three-course series is $30 for EMJC members and $36 for non-members.

Following February 26 session only: Rock & Roll for Purim with the Aftselokhes Spectacle Band. Additional admission $12 with paid attendance at the learning event or $9 for NightShul series ticket holders; $15 for music admission only. Cash bar; first drink included in admission.