This Thursday-Friday (March 13-14) Jews in Ponte Vedra will be celebrating the Jewish holiday of Purim. Purim is observed with costume parties, giving food baskets to friends, giving charity to the poor and enjoying a festive meal.
Here are some events in Ponte Vedra.
Chabad Ponte Vedra Beach, 521 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach
- Thursday, 6:45 p.m. — Mexican Purim Fiesta. Delicious Mexican food, Mariachi music, Megillah reading, margaritas and maraca making. More details at chabadbeaches.com.
- Friday, 9 a.m. — Megillah reading. Morning services and megillah reading. More details at chabadbeaches.com.
Chabad St. Johns, 616 S.R. 13, St. Johns
- Thursday, 7:45 p.m. — Megillah and Margaritas. Come in costume, hear the Megillah, enjoy margaritas, hamantaschen and desserts. More details at jewishsjohnscounty.com.
- Friday, 6 p.m. — Magic Show & Purim Feast. Children’s magic show, Megillah reading, enjoy a Shabbat buffet dinner and open bar. More details at jewishsjohnscounty.com.
