Celebrate Purim with your Temple family at our Annual Purim Carnival!

Purim is the most joyful Jewish holiday, and our Purim Carnival is a highlight for families of all ages. Come in costume, make some noise, and enjoy games, food, prizes, and plenty of Purim fun!

Beyond the laughter and hamantaschen, the carnival is also a meaningful fundraiser supporting the Temple Youth Fund. Funds raised help bridge the gap between the true cost of programs and the fees families pay. Some examples of what this fund covers are: youth group leaders’ stipends, youth group events for K-12th grade, and family experiences like Sunday Funday, Summer of Shalom, and Family Friendly Shabbat.

Each year, we’re inspired by the generosity of our community and grateful for your continued support in making these joyful, meaningful experiences possible.

New this year: Your wristband includes your meal plus unlimited access to all games and inflatables at the carnival — making it easier than ever to enjoy the day without worrying about tickets. Additional treats, including iced coffee, cotton candy, and other snacks, will be available for purchase on the day of the event.

See below to purchase wristbands, order hamantaschen, and more.

Registration Information

When filling out the form below, if you have a Temple Beth-El membership, please log in to your Temple account here or by clicking "Log In" on the upper right-hand side of this page.

Logging in will help our staff stay organized and will save time. We appreciate you!

Please feel free to contact Ross Halfant, Director of Programming and Social Justice, at 210-733-9135 (x110) or ross@beth-elsa.org with any questions about the event or registration.

Hamantaschen Orders

Please note: all hamantaschen orders must be completed by Monday, February 23, at midnight. There will be no exceptions. Hamantaschen are $18/dozen preorder ($20 on site - day of the Carnival - based on availability).

Please select how many dozen Hamantaschen per flavor you'd like to order:

• One side item: chips or pickle
• One main item: Uncrustable, hot dog, corn dog, or chicken tenders
• One Drink Item: water or canned soda

Items for an additional cost ($5 each) include:

• Iced coffee (two flavors!)
• Strawberry lemonade
• Nachos
• Cotton candy
• Popcorn
• Any additional side, main, or drink

Children (under 3) - Free!

Children, Ages 3-18

Adults, 19 and older

The sale of any raffle tickets goes directly to the TBE Youth Fund. As we prepare our 2026 raffle, some of the raffle prizes from 2025 include:

• Katz Coffee Bundle
• Gift Cards (to places like Chicken N Pickle, Magnolia Pancake Haus, Santikos Entertainment, and more)
• San Antonio Missions game tickets
• Jumping packages to Altitude Trampoline Park
• Tallit

Help Make the Purim Carnival Possible!

The fun, energy, and joy of our Purim Carnival don’t happen by accident - they’re made possible by generous community members like you. Underwriting helps bring our carnival to life, from inflatables and games to hands-on activities and food throughout the day.

By sponsoring a part of the carnival, you’re not just supporting the Purim Carnival itself, you are helping increase the fundraising goal for the Temple Youth Fund as well as helping create a joyful, inclusive Purim experience for our entire Temple community. The success and spirit of this celebration and the Youth Fund truly depend on the generosity of people like you.

Thank you for helping make this year’s Purim Carnival unforgettable!

PLEASE COMPLETE THE INFORMATION BELOW IF YOU ARE UNDERWRITING A PORTION OF THE CARNIVAL

Please note: if left blank, the submission will be listed as anonymous.

Optional Donation

Please consider making an additional gift to grow the Temple Beth-El Youth Fund. Your generosity will offset program expenses, support scholarships, and more.