purim 2026

february 27 - march 1, 2026

PURIM AT PTS

Get ready to shake your groggers, throw on your best costume, and lean into the beautiful chaos of Purim at Peninsula Temple Sholom.

PURIM EVENTS

PURIMPALOOZA
Saturday, February 28, 7:00 PM
The Vinyl Room

Heroes & Villains… every great story needs both! Join us for PTS PurimPalooza at The Vinyl Room in Burlingame. Enjoy cocktails, a live DJ, light bites, and great company for a fun, adults only night out.

Costumes are encouraged, from low key to all out, whatever feels good to you. Think pop culture, history, Hollywood, or your own creative spin. Tickets are available now. Space is limited, so don’t miss out. Questions or interested in helping with day of setup? Reach out to Team PurimPalooza Jenn Buhl, Maggie Kler, and Kim Oliff at purimpalooza2026@gmail.com

K-POP HAMENTASHEN HUNTER: A PURIM SHPIEL

Sunday, March 1, 10:30 AM
In Person and Live Stream

Celebrate Purim with the whole family at PTS. We’ll start with a Megillah reading and K-POP Demon Hunter-themed musical shpiel, followed by our annual carnival. There will be inflatables, food trucks, and games galore for all ages. Come in costume and get ready to have a good time!

PURIM CARNIVAL
Sunday, March 1, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
In Person

Sign up to volunteer for the PTS Purim Carnival. Volunteers can work a one-hour shift, or for the full two-hour event. Volunteers will be given a lunch voucher for the food truck of their choice. All candidates should be 14 years or older. 6th and 7th graders can volunteer with parent or guardian approval. Wristbands for children can be purchased in advance or on the day of the carnival. Questions? Contact Eliana Leish.

WEEKEND EVENTS

frOM BAGHDAD TO BROOKLYN: A ONE-WOMAN JOURNEY OF JEWISH IDENTITY

Friday, February 27, After Kabbalat Services
In Person

Following Kabbalat Shabbat services, join us for From Baghdad to Brooklyn, a heartfelt and often humorous one-woman journey performed by Michelle Azar. Through story, memory, and wit, Michelle explores ancestry, identity, and what it means to live a Jewish life shaped by multiple cultures.

PURIM COMMUNITY SHRED EVENT
Friday, February 27, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
PTS Parking Lot

Kick off Purim with a community shred event and genizah collection. The PTS parking lot will be set up for drive through shredding of unwanted papers and old documents. We will also be accepting collections for genizah burial at our local cemetery. Click here for details about what items are accepted. Contact Julie Orton with any questions.