Purim

Limited menu and special pick-up locations: February 26 & 27 and March 1 & 2
Ordering deadline: Monday, February 23, 2026 at NOON

Purim orders are NOW CLOSED. Still need holiday items? Come to our retail locations!

Purim, celebrated this year on Monday evening, March 2nd, through Tuesday, March 3rd, is one of the most fun-filled action packed holidays of the Jewish Year. Purim celebrates the survival of the Jewish community against an ancient Persian Empire plot to annihilate it. One way to celebrate is by eating hamantaschen, reminiscent of Haman’s 3-cornered hat.

Although Jews began marking the date in the first century, it grew into a popular holiday during the Middle Ages. Today, it is celebrated with food, dancing, festivals and costumes.

How We Celebrate

There are 4 special Mitzvot we do to help celebrate the Purim holiday:

Hear the Megillah – You are encouraged to go to synagogue and hear the whole Megillah or “Book of Esther,” which tells the Purim story. When Haman’s name is mentioned, you should make noise or stomp your feet to blot out his name.

Give to the Needy – One of Purim’s primary themes is Jewish unity, so during this holiday, we take time to help those in need, by giving money or food to those less fortunate.

Send Food Gifts to Friends (Mishloach Manot) – On Purim, we celebrate by sending gifts of food to one another, even strangers. Sunflower Bakery offers deliciously filled gift food bags to deliver to your friends and others.

Feast –Eat hamantaschen! Gather with friends and family and enjoy a wonderful Purim seudah or feast to celebrate the holiday. Don’t forget to bring a beautiful Sunflower Purim platter as a host/hostess gift if invited out!

2026 Purim Bakery Menu

Hamantaschen

Traditional

$14/doz. (approximately 1 lb), $7.50/half doz.
Apricot (NF), Chocolate (NF), Raspberry (NF), Poppy, Prune (NF) & NEW! Pineapple (NF).

Specialty

$19/doz., $10/half doz.

Triple Chocolate (NF)
Chocolate pastry, fudge brownie filling, dark chocolate drizzle.

Cookie Dough (NF)
Chocolate pastry with a chocolate chip cookie dough center, dark chocolate drizzle.

Coco Caramel
Traditional pastry filled with chewy caramel coconut, dark chocolate drizzle.

Strawberry Funfetti (NF)
Traditional pastry filled with strawberry jam, decorated with icing and sprinkles.

Dipped

$12/half-doz.
Dipped in Callebaut semi-sweet chocolate.
Flavors include: Almond, Apricot (NF), Chocolate (NF), Raspberry (NF) & NEW! Toffee Crunch.

Assortments

Traditional Assortment (NF), $15/doz.
Our most popular flavors, Apricot, Raspberry, Chocolate, and Prune.

Specialty Assortment, $20/doz.
Triple Chocolate, Cookie Dough, Coco Caramel and Strawberry Funfetti.

Allergen Friendly Assortment (NF, GF, V), $20/doz.
Apricot and Raspberry.

Favors & Party Platters

Masquerade Favor Bag (NF) $3/each
3 colorful rolled sugar cookies.

Traditional Favor Bag (NF), $2.75/each
1 Apricot and 1 Raspberry Hamantaschen packaged in a sealed cello bag.

Specialty Favor Bag (NF), $3.75/each
1 Strawberry Funfetti and 1 Cookie Dough Hamantaschen packaged in a sealed cello bag.

Dipped Favor Bag (NF), $3.75/each
1 Dipped Chocolate and 1 Raspberry Hamantaschen packaged in a sealed cello bag.

Allergen Friendly Favor Bag (NF, GF, V), $3.75/each
1 each of Allergen Friendly Apricot and Raspberry Hamantaschen packaged in a sealed cello bag.

Mishloach Manot (NF) $10
2 Traditional & 2 Dipped Hamantaschen, candy, tea, and a fruit wrap.

Traditional Hamantaschen Platter (NF), $65
4 doz. of assorted Apricot, Raspberry, Chocolate and Prune, garnished with 5 Masquerade Sugar cookies.

Specialty Hamantaschen Platter $85
4 doz. of assorted Triple Chocolate, Cookie Dough, Strawberry Funfetti and Coco Caramel, garnished with 5 Masquerade Sugar cookies.

Please note, menu alteration or substitutions not available.

2026 Purim Culinary Menu

Main Dishes

Sweet & Sour Meatballs (NF)
Serves 4 | $35 • Serves 10 | $80
Classic beef meatballs simmered in a tangy sweet and sour sauce.

Chicken Marsala (NF)
Serves 4 | $35 • Serves 10 | $80
Roasted chicken thighs and breast, smothered in a savory mushroom Marsala sauce.

Oven-Braised Brisket (GF, NF)
Serves 4 | $35 • Serves 8 | $65
Slow-braised beef brisket cooked until fork-tender in a rich, savory sauce.

Moroccan Chickpea & Squash Tagine (V, GF, NF)
Serves 4 | $24 • Serves 10 | $60
A hearty vegan stew of chickpeas and squash, slow-simmered in tomatoes and warm Moroccan spices.

Seasonal Quiche (VG, NF)
Serves 8 | $20
Savory quiche with caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, and tender kale in a flaky crust.

Hot Sides

Red Bliss Potatoes with Olive Oil & Herbs (V, GF, NF)
Serves 4 | $15 • Serves 10 | $35
Crispy roasted baby potatoes tossed with olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs.

Root Vegetable Medley (V, GF, NF)
Serves 4 | $15 • Serves 10 | $35
Roasted carrots, sweet potatoes, beets, onion, and parsnip.

Jasmine Rice (V, GF, NF)
Serves 4 | $12 • Serves 10 | $30
Fluffy jasmine rice, simply prepared and lightly seasoned.

Cold Sides & Salads

Cauliflower & Chickpea Salad (V, GF, NF)
Serves 4 | $18 • Serves 10 | $35
Roasted cauliflower and chickpeas tossed with fresh herbs and a bright lemon vinaigrette.

Carrot & Fennel Salad (V, GF, NF)
Serves 4 | $18 • Serves 10 | $35
Roasted carrots and fennel with citrus notes and a light vinaigrette.

Wild Rice & Cranberry Salad (V, GF)
Serves 4 | $18 • Serves 10 | $35
Hearty wild rice with dried cranberries, pecans, scallions, and celery in an orange-maple vinaigrette.

Family Harvest Greens (V, GF, NF)
Serves 4 | $18 • Serves 10 | $35
Kale and green leaf lettuce with roasted beets, celery root, carrots, sweet potatoes, vegan mustard vinaigrette, pepitas and chickpeas.

Party-style Selections

Mezze (V, GF, NF)
Serves 10 | $55
House-made hummus and baba ganoush with cucumber salad, celery, carrots, and pita chips.

Fruit Bowl (V, GF, NF)
Serves 10 | $35
A festive colorful assortment of pineapple, melon, grapes, and mixed berries.

Mini Grilled Chicken Sandwiches (NF)
Serves 10 | $75
Challah rolls with marinated grilled chicken and roasted red pepper and garlic aioli.

Slow-smoked Brisket Burnt Ends (GF, NF)
Serves 10 | $55
Slow-braised brisket, caramelized and served with fire-roasted cherry tomatoes.

Savory Hamantaschen

Spiced Beef (NF)
Half-Dozen | $24
Flaky pie crust filled with a savory mixture of spiced ground beef and potatoes.

Caramelized Onion & Mushroom (VG, NF)
Half-Dozen | $24
Tender pie crust filled with sauteed mushrooms and caramelized onions, f inished with thyme and a rich béchamel for a savory vegetarian option.

Bakery Locations

Thursday, February 26

Beth Israel Congregation, 3706 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills, MD 21117, 2/26 – 11:30am – 5pm, 2/27 – 9:30am – 3pm, 3/01 – 9am – 12:00pm
Beth Sholom Congregation, 11825 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, MD 20854, 10:30am – 2:30pm
JCC of Greater Baltimore, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117, 2/26 – 11:30 – 5:30pm, 2/27 – 7:30am – 5:30pm *Culinary
Ohr Kodesh Congregation, 8300 Meadowbrook Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, 9:30am – 5pm
Shaare Torah, 1409 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Tifereth Israel, 7701 16th St, Washington, DC 20012, 2/26 – 11am – 3:00pm, 2/27 – 10am – 3pm, 3/02 – 10am – 3pm
Young Israel of Shomrai Emunah of GW, 1132 Arcola Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902, 12:30-3pm

Friday, February 27

Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854, 10am – 3pm
Etz Hayim, 2920 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22204, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Krieger Schechter Day School, 8100 Stevenson Road, Pikesville, MD 21208, 11:30am – 3pm
Milton Gottesman JDS, 6045 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20011, 11am – 1pm
Ohev Sholom – Shepherd Park DC, 1600 Jonquil St NW, Washington, DC 20012, 11am – 2pm
Temple Beth Ami, 14330 Travilah Road, Rockville, MD 20850, 9:30am – 5pm
Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Westmoreland St, Falls Church, VA 22043, 12:30pm – 6:00pm
Temple Shalom, 8401 Grubb Rd, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, 11:30am – 5pm *Culinary
Tikvat Israel, 2200 Baltimore Rd, Rockville, MD 20851, 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb St, Washington, DC 20012, 11a – 9pm *Culinary

Sunday, March 1

Agudas Achim, 2908 Valley Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302, 3/01 12:30pm – 3:00pm, 3/02 – 9am – 5pm
Beth Emeth, 12523 Lawyers Road, Herndon, VA 20171, 10:30am – 11:30am *Culinary
Jewish Federation of Howard County, 5885 Robert Oliver Pl, Columbia, MD 21045, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Julia Bindeman Suburban Center, 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854, 10am – 12pm *Culinary
WSAT (Private Residence), 1439 Crestridge Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 2:00 – 4:00pm *Culinary
Young Israel of White Oak (Private Residence), 521 Northwest Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901, 11:30am-12:30pm *Culinary

Monday, March 2

CESJDS – Lower School, 1901 Jefferson St, Rockville, MD 20852, 12pm – 3pm
CESJDS – Upper School, 11710 Hunters Lane, Rockville, MD 20852, 12pm – 3pm
Congregation Beth El, 8215 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814, 10:30am – 5pm – People will need to ring the doorbell to gain access to the building. *Culinary
Congregation Olam Tikvah, 3800 Glenbrook Road, Fairfax, VA 22031, 12:00 – 5pm *Culinary
Edlavitch DCJCC, 1529 16th St NW, Washington DC 20036, 3:00pm – 8:00pm *Culinary
Gesher JDS, 4800 Mattie Moore Court, Fairfax, VA 22030, 3/02 – 12:30 – 3pm, 3/03 pickup orders before 12pm
JCC of Greater Baltimore, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117, 11:30am – 5:30pm *Culinary
Leisure World Clubhouse, 3300 N Leisure World Boulevard, Silver Spring, MD 20906, 10:30am – 11:30am
Ohr Kodesh Congregation, 8300 Meadowbrook Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, 9:30am – 5pm
Temple Sinai, 3100 Military Road NW, Washington, DC 20015, 12-4pm

Culinary Locations

Thursday, February 26

JCC of Greater Baltimore, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117, 2/26 – 11:30 – 5:30pm, 2/27 – 7:30am – 5:30pm

Friday, February 27

Temple Shalom, 8401 Grubb Rd, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, 11:30am – 5pm
Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb St, Washington, DC 20012, 11a – 9pm

Sunday, March 1

Beth Emeth, 12523 Lawyers Road, Herndon, VA 20171, 10:30am – 11:30am
Julia Bindeman Suburban Center, 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854, 10am – 12pm
WSAT (Private Residence), 1439 Crestridge Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 2:00 – 4:00pm
Young Israel of White Oak (Private Residence), 521 Northwest Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901, 11:30am-12:30pm

Monday, March 2

Congregation Beth El, 8215 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814, 10:30am – 5pm – People will need to ring the doorbell to gain access to the building.
Congregation Olam Tikvah, 3800 Glenbrook Road, Fairfax, VA 22031, 12:00 – 5pm
Edlavitch DCJCC, 1529 16th St NW, Washington DC 20036, 3:00pm – 8:00pm
JCC of Greater Baltimore, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117, 11:30am – 5:30pm

Retail

Sunflower Bakeshop

5951 Halpine Rd.
Rockville, MD 20851
240.361.3698

Thu 2/26: 8am – 6pm
Fri 2/27: 8am – 3pm
Sun 3/1: 8am – 5pm
Mon 3/2: 8am – 5pm

Cafe Sunflower

6101 Executive Blvd., Suite 115
No. Bethesda, MD 20852
301.321.3280

Thu 2/26: 9am – 4pm
Fri 2/27: 9am – 3:30pm
Sun 3/1: closed
Mon 3/2: 9am – 4pm