Preparing for Purim with Your Kids in Jerusalem

Although Purim is technically a one day holiday, in Jerusalem the Purim fever lasts for a few weeks. Stores have begun to sell Oznei Haman (special Purim cookies), costumes and mishloach manot. It is hard to imagine as the rain continues to fall and the temperatures drop, that we are about to enter the month of Adar.

The following posts will include resources that local Jerusalemites can use, to make their Purim preparation easier. We hope to post new resources each week. We are excited to offer you some great discounts. Make sure to print your coupons. 

Please share your good ideas with us either by adding a comment or emailing us directly at info@funinjerusalem.com

COSTUMES

Rentals: Renting costumes in Israel is not easy. In fact when we researched Costume Rental places in Jerusalem we were very disappointed. 

Tel Aviv: Machsanei Lev is the place to go. They specialize in adult and teen costume rentals and they do have some kids sizes as well. Customers are asked to come into the shop on Rechov Ben Yehuda to take measurements and the costumes range from 100 NIS to 500 NIS for a 3 day rental. Call early because Costumes sell out quickly before Purim. Make sure to tell them you heard about them on Fun In Jerusalem.

Costume Stores: The “Hidden” Gems Revealed

Har Nof: Efronit has been in the costume business for over 25 years. They are an art supply/toy store in Har Nof but as of Monday February 8th their shop transforms into a costume warehouse. They have one of the best selection of infant, child, teen and adult costumes.

Hours: 9:30am-1:30pm, 4:00pm-7:00pm (9:30am-7:00pm Purim Week) 
Phone: 02-651-8273
Address:15 Chai Taib, Har Nof
Coupon: Click here for 5% off all Purim Costumes

Efrat: Anfei Dekel has created a special costume room next to their art/toy store. They have a large selection of masks, hats, children’s costumes, butterfly wings, makeup, swords, crowns, wigs, baby costumes and more. If you are looking for a one stop shop for costumes, then it is worth the drive to Efrat. The store is located in the Dekel shopping arcade.

Hours: Sunday-Thursday 8:30am-7:00pm, Friday 8:30am-1:00pm
Phone: 02-993-3131
Address:Dekel Shopping Mall, Efrat
Coupon: Click here for 10% off all Purim Costumes

Geula: Sifrei Geula has a good selection of Purim Costume Accesories. They have very nice masks, hats, wigs, swords, guns, makeup etc.
         Hours: 9am-8pm
         Phone: 02-537-0485
         Address: Malchei Israel 10, Geula

Emek Refaaim Friday Street Fair: Limonero sells handmade costumes for babies-4 yrs. Costumes include superman, minnie mouse, frogs etc. Costs range between 120 NIS-220 NIS.

         Hours: Friday Mornings
         Phone:1-700-50-57-67
         Address: ICCC 12 Emek Refaaim, German Colony 

The Shuk: We are currently looking into specific shops to recommend in this area.

After Purim

A new Purim Costume Gemach has opened in Ramat Beit Shemesh and they are looking for new costumes. If you would like to donate your costumes to the gemach after Purim then please call Etti at 02-999-7780.

The Maale Adumim Purim Gemach is also accepting costumes after Purim. Please contact Andrea Brownstein at andrea2709@gmail.com

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