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Everything you need to read, hear, and celebrate Megillat Esther — Purim 5786 begins Monday night, March 2, 2026.
Jofa loves spreading the joy of women’s ritual participation. Whether you are leyning a chapter for the first time, organizing a women’s reading, or looking for one to attend, start here.
Learn to Leyn the Megillah
Recordings by Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe, hosted right here on jofa.org.
The Megillah Reader
Follow the full Hebrew text while each word highlights as it is chanted. Click any word to jump the recording there. All ten chapters, both blessings, and a trop guide.
Open the Megillah Reader All recordings on Tefillah & Torah →Project Esther
Resources and guidance for organizing and running a Megillat Esther reading in your community.
Visit Project EstherWomen’s Megillah Readings
Help others find a reading near them.
Share a Reading in Your Community
Know of a women’s Megillat Esther reading, or an Orthodox community hosting a reading where women are welcome to read? Tell us and we will help spread the word. (Information submitted is shared publicly.)
Submit a readingShare Your Purim Photos
Jofa would love to see pictures of your Megillat Esther readings after Purim. Email them to us or tag us on social media.
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