A request is made
Someone who needs a reading submits their requested time and location.
PURIM COMMUNITY SERVICE
Help someone hear the Megilah this Purim.
Connecting volunteer Megilah readers with people who need a reading at home.
מגילת אסתרA READING FOR EVERYONECOMMUNITY · KINDNESS · PURIM
HOW IT WORKS
A simple way to help make sure no one misses the mitzvah.
Requests and volunteers come together through a shared, easy-to-use system.
A reader steps up
Approved volunteer readers browse requests and choose one they can fulfill.
The reading happens
The requester receives confirmation, and the reader comes at the requested time.
OUR MISSION
Making the Megilah accessible to everyone.
For those who are homebound, elderly, sick, or otherwise unable to attend shul, a home reading can make all the difference.
Megilat Esther Connect helps bring volunteers and community members together so that more people can participate in Purim.
Every reading is an opportunity to help someone feel included in our community.— ♡ —
Be part of the effort.
Whether you need a reading or can volunteer, there's a place for you here.
Request a Megilah Reading
Tell us where and when a reading is needed.
Reader Portal Access
This portal is restricted to approved readers only.
Private access only. Reader accounts must be approved by the coordinator before portal access is granted.
Reader Dashboard
Welcome, approved reader. Choose a reading you can fulfill.
Shared reader board: Approved readers can see pending, accepted, and completed readings. Requester contact details are used for coordination with the assigned reader.
SMS notifications are enabled
SMS ONApproved readers receive a text when a new request is posted, when a request they accepted changes, and when coordination details are available.
Prototype note: accepting a reading uses the demo reader name “You.” In the live version, the signed-in reader’s name and phone number will be recorded automatically.
Become a Reader
Request approval to volunteer, or use an invitation link from the coordinator.
Reader approval required. You must either submit this request for approval or arrive through a private invitation link. You will not receive reader requests until your account is approved.
Admin Dashboard
Monitor the network without manually coordinating every request.
Pending2
Accepted2
Completed3
Total requests7
Reader Approval Requests
Review applications before granting reader portal access.
Pending applicant
Application submitted through Become a Reader. Phone and email are collected privately.
| Request | Requester | Date / time | Location | Status | Reader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1007 Purim night | Sol Kurtz 917-588-4532 | March 5 7:30 PM | 1583 East Second Street | Completed | You |
| #1006 Purim night | Sol Kurtz 917-588-4532 | March 5 7:30 PM | 1583 East Second Street | Pending | — |
| #1001 Purim night | Miriam R. (201) 555-0123 | Thursday, March 5 7:30 PM | 123 Example Street, Teaneck, NJ | Completed | You |
| #1002 Purim day | David K. (201) 555-0198 | Friday, March 6 10:00 AM | 456 Main Street, Bergenfield, NJ | Pending | — |
| #1003 Purim night | Miriam R. (201) 555-0123 | Thursday, March 5 8:15 PM | 789 Oak Avenue, Fair Lawn, NJ | Accepted | Moshe R. |
| #1004 Purim day | Jacob S. (201) 555-0177 | Friday, March 6 9:00 AM | 321 Elm Street, Teaneck, NJ | Completed | Ari S. |
| #1005 Purim night | Leah B. (201) 555-0111 | Thursday, March 5 7:00 PM | 555 Cedar Road, Englewood, NJ | Accepted | Yossi K. |
In the live version, this page will also include reader approval, reassignment tools, notification history, and requests that need attention.