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Randi’s Raffle

Join us in supporting Sharsheret through Randi’s Raffle, a special 50/50 raffle in honor of former Purim Palooza Chair Randi Leshin, of blessed memory.

Randi Leshin was a mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved her family, her husband Ricky, and her two boys, Landon and Ilan. She was a strong believer in justice, righting the wrong, and fighting for those who couldn’t fight for themselves. Randi was no stranger to involvement in the Jewish community. Randi was most known for her work with Purim Palooza, for which she served as committee chair for almost 10 years. She strongly believed that Purim Palooza was a way for Howard County Jewish Community families to come together. In 2016, she was named one of the first “People You Should Know” in the Washington Jewish Week, and in 2017 she was honored with the Young Leadership Award from the Jewish Federation of Howard County.

In 2020, Randi was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. After treatment, she was presented with an all clear. In 2023 it returned as aggressive stage IV metastatic cancer. On February 23, 2023, Randi lost her battle and passed away too soon.

Randi’s Raffle Information:

• $10 per entry – enter as many times as you wish, either before or during Purim Palooza.
• Want to enter today? Venmo @Shauna-Leavey (note First Name, Last Name, and RR when you Venmo).
• You can also purchase raffle entries at Purim Palooza. You do not have to attend Purim Palooza to enter or win the raffle.
• Winner announced on Wednesday, March 20.
• 50% of the proceeds will be donated to Sharsheret and 50% will go to the winner!

Support Grassroots

We are happy to support Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center by collecting requested items for them. Please bring them to Purim Palooza and drop them off with Vikki on the sidewalk just past the event entrance.

What to donate:

Deodorant

Toothpaste (full-size)

Laundry Pods

Diapers

Baby Wipes

Pop-tab canned or microwavable meals

Order Sunflower Bakery Goods

Support Sunflower Bakery and the Jewish Federation of Howard County by ordering your Hamantaschen!

Orders open on February 22. Order by Friday, March 15 at NOON to pick-up at Purim Palooza on March 17.

Get traditional hamantaschen favorites and creative, fun flavors that are sure to please. Sunflower even has a gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan option for those with dietary preferences or restrictions. Click here to place your order.

Questions? Email Sunflower or call 240.361.3698.

When placing an order, make sure to choose the Jewish Federation of Howard County pick up location!

*We will also have hamantaschen from Sunflower Bakery for sale during Purim Palooza*

Costume Contest and Parade

Get those costumes ready! Kids (and kids at heart) are invited to participate in a Costume Contest and Parade! Don’t miss it – gather in the lobby at OMI at 4pm!

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