Join us for a celebration like no other as we journey back to 5th-century BCE Persia, immersing ourselves in the epic story of Purim with a Purimspiel by our Machon Micah students and music from special visiting artists.
The night will begin with family-friendly festivities, then unfold into an experience geared towards the wider community. Come for part of the evening or stay for it all! Costumes are optional but encouraged—don’t forget to bring a noisemaker or grogger!
While the evening is free and open to all, the pizza party at 5:15 p.m. requires pre-registration and costs $5 per person. Pre-register by March 11.
5:15 p.m. – Pizza banquet and costume parade, leading straight to Shushan in our very own Temple Micah sanctuary. (Pre-registration required by March 11)
6–7 p.m. – Purim One-Acts, performed by our Machon Micah students, featuring the Temple Micah Youth Choir and live music from our visiting artists.
7–7:30 p.m. – Dessert & schmoozing in the lobby and upstairs library.
7:30–8:30 p.m. – Megillah reading and concert featuring our visiting artists.
Amit Peled is a versatile musician with over a decade of experience in recording, performing, producing, and touring worldwide. He has played in diverse musical genres, ranging from Jazz, middle-eastern, and Oriental music to rock, Hardcore Klezmer, hip-hop, electronic, Avant-garde, and Jewish music.
His seamless transition between guitars, bouzouki, oud, and baglama, makes him one of the most interesting musicians in NYC today.
Mehrnam Rastegari, KamanchehMehrnam Rastegari is a renowned Persian musician, composer, singer, violinist, and master Kamancheh player, known for blending Persian music with rock and modern fusion styles. She has performed at prestigious international events such as the Bill Gates Goalkeepers 2024 event and renowned music festivals like GlobalFest and WOMEX. As a master Kamancheh performer, she has received acclaim from top global artists and instructors, and has contributed to projects with the World Music Institute and TEDx. Rastegari has composed for over 10 films and has earned awards for her film scores, including the “Best Original Score” at the Melbourne City Independent Film Awards. Passionate about cultural exchange, she inspires younger musicians in Iran, Azerbaijan, and Turkey, helping them bridge tradition and innovation in their music.