Purim 2025 is on the way, with multiple ways to celebrate — a Spiel, a History Talk and a Carnival!

A Wicked, Wicked Spiel!
Thursday, March 13, 2025 • 6:30 p.m.

Celebrating Purim During the Inquisition — March 14  

WWU Professor Kimberly Lynn will be speaking from the bima during the 6:15 pm service  on Friday, March 14, about how Purim was commemorated by Jews hiding from the Spanish Inquisition.

Dr. Lynn is a professor of Global Humanities and Religions, Director of Western’s Honors College, a historian, and the author of Between Court and Confessional: The Politics of Spanish Inquisitors.

Carnival: Sunday, March 16, 2025 • Noon – 2 p.m.

Please join us for CBI’s Annual Purim Carnival!

Wear your best costume and enjoy face painting, a costume contest, carnival games and a variety of delicious foods.

Purchase your Purim Family Discount Card or individual tickets here. Cards include pizza, 1 salad, 4 drinks, and 40 tickets for games, snacks and activities.