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The Chabads of USC, UCLA and Cal State Northridge will hold Purim parties that are collectively expected to draw about 2,500 students and other young people. At USC, which expects about 1,000 students, Hayun said there would be a focus on making sure that alcohol was served only to those 21 or older as well as pushing for more moderate and responsible drinking behavior.

There will be security staff checking ID cards, bartenders who have been told to stop serving people who may have drunk too much, and — for the first time — a $1 charge for drinks.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-purim3mar03,1,6513342.story

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-purim-pg,1,3275573.photogallery

Sinai Scholars Society December 2006

PURIM!!

Hi everybody,
It’s finally here! Purim is the most exciting weekend of the year. Learn all about the observances and traditions of Purim at www.virtualpurim.com
This year, Ta’anit Esther (the Fast of Esther) is observed on Thursday (tomorrow). It’s customary to refrain from food or drink all day tomorrow until nightfall. As a result, we’ll be having Parsha without Pizza at 12:15 pm on Trousdale. (Now we’ll see what you really come for J)
On Purim itself, the observances include hearing the Megillah on Saturday night and Sunday during the day, sharing a gift of foods with a friend, giving charity to at least two poor people, and partaking of a festive meal on Sunday. We’ll be happy to help with all of those – see below.

Attached please find our Purim flier – enjoy!

1) Pre-Party – Decorate the House
2) Purim and Sinai Scholars Shabbat
3) THE MAIN EVENT: Purim in the Wild West!!
4) Catered Family Purim Banquet

1) Pre-Party – Decorate the House
Help us set the scene for the biggest Jewish party LA has ever seen. Join us this Thursday night for a house-decorating pre-party, complete with pizza, music, hard work, and fun!
Thursday night, 8:30 pm – 1:00 am. Chabad House – 2713 Severance St.

2) Purim and Sinai Scholars Shabbat
The fun never ends. And this weekend, the celebration really doesn’t have to.

It’s Purim Shabbat. That means that the house will already be halfway decorated for the Purim party, and the Purim spirit will be in full force.
And it’s also Sinai Scholars Shabbat, honoring the Sinai Scholars past and present.
There’s no pre-party like this party!

Don’t miss it. Friday, March 2.
Candle Lighting: 5:32 pm
Services: 6:00 pm
Dinner: 7:00 pm

Saturday, March 3
Morning Services: 10:00 am
Hear the Reading of Zachor (the injunction to obliterate Amalek): 11:30 am
Lunch: 12:45 pm
Shabbat ends: 6:28 pm


3) THE MAIN EVENT: Purim in the Wild West!!

Get ready for the biggest Jewish party of the year, WILD WEST style!

(Last time there were almost 1,000 people. We're aiming for 1200 this year!)

Saturday night, March 3.
1st Megillah reading at 8:30 pm.
Party: 9:00 pm – 3:00 am

Parking is available in the lot of Hebrew Union College (on Hoover bet. 30th and 32nd)

Live DJ! www.djabesera.com
Masquerade!
Hookahs!
Amazing Free Food!
Raffles!
Full Bar!
Just a dollar a drink all night with valid ID.
Staged duels every hour.

Every themed costume gets a prize.
Every costume gets a free raffle ticket.

It’s all happening at the Chabad Jewish Student Center – 2713 Severance St., just steps off “the Row”.
See the stunning flyer at www.chabadusc.com/purim07.pdf
See pictures of previous Purim bashes at www.jewsc.com
RSVP for the event at http://usc.facebook.com/event.php?eid=2245087547&ref=nf

Most important of all – Be there! With all your friends! And some of your enemies?


4) Catered Family Purim Seudah (Banquet)
This year, we add a new feature to our Purim celebrations. On Sunday, March 4 (the day after the big Party) is Purim itself. It is customary to hear the Megillah again, as well as to partake in a Purim feast.

Join students and their families, alumni, young professionals, and graduate students from USC, UCLA, and CSUN for a festive Purim feast.
Authentic Persian cuisine catered by Sharon's, door prizes, masquerade, and unbelievable fun.

4:30pm Megilla reading. (There will also be a Megillah reading on Sunday morning at 11:00 am at the Chabad House.)
5:00pm The feast begins

Fee:
Advance Reservations: $36 per person. $54 per couple.
$5- more per person at the door.

Payments can be made using the evite, or by credit card, paypal, or check at the Chabad @ USC website, www.chabadusc.com. Just write Purim meal in the note.
For more info, call 213-748-5884

(Note: This isn't the annual Purim Bash at USC itself. That'll be the night before, Saturday March 3, at Chabad @ USC. This year's theme is Purim in the Wild West. This is a new additional event in the Pico-Robertson area the next evening.)

RSVP at http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/chabad@usc.edu/purim


Rabbi Dov Wagner
Chabad Jewish Student Center @ USC
2713 Severance St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
www.chabadusc.com
Chabad@usc.edu
213-748-5884
310-801-3142 – cell

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