Keyword: Purim
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After a search, the Batking found his beloved queen in Samantha Toledano’s Esther.
Celebrating the self at Temple Avodah
Superheroes stand up to the bullies. So when Samantha Toledano’s Queen Esther, in Super Girl garb, foiled the plot of the hapless Batking Achashverosh’s evil advisor, Haman Quinn, played … more
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Evelyn Polay, third from left, whose late husband, Mel, gave the event its name, celebrated Purim with Michael McDonnell, left, Nancy McDonnell, Kenny Polay, Alexandra McDonnell and Jake Butler.
Temple Israel in Merrick rocks the faith's liveliest holiday
Temple-goers from Bellmore and Merrick celebrated the Jewish faith’s most spirited holiday on Feb. 25, at Temple Israel of South Merrick’s Mel Polay Purim Carnival. more
Rabbi Uri Goren
Purim, a lesson in being who we are
Do not invite someone who has never been at a Jewish worship service for Purim. That is kind of the standard rule. You see, Purim is a time when our service is more like a carnival than a worship … more
Rabbi Moshe Green, left, Rabbi Shaul Rappeport, City Councilwoman Chumi Diamond, Joanie Schnirman and Jessica Cutter at Temple Israel’s Purim celebration on March 12.
Getting colorful for Purim
On Sunday, March 12, Long Beach residents gathered at the ballroom of Temple Israel to show off their brightly colored costumes and celebrate Purim, a Jewish spring festival. Temple Israel … more
Joni Center, director of the Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center, left, and Assemblywoman Melissa Miller, center, with honorees Jessica Becak, Rachel Charney, Cori Caporimo, Penny Ellis and Maria Heller at a Purim Gala on March 12.
Friedberg JCC honors ‘Queen Esthers’ at Purim Gala
The Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center honored this year’s “Queen Esthers” at a Purim Gala held at Temple Avodah on March 12. more
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All of the children posed for a photo in the costumes that they wore for Purim.
Celebrating spring holidays in Oceanside
This past week was full of celebrations for both Purim and Easter. At Temple Avodah, the congregation celebrated Purim by dressing up, dancing and eating after they read out the story. The First … more
Gianna Farley, center, and Lauren Torres were happy to have their faces painted at the East Meadow Jewish Center’s “Purim Party with a Purpose” event on Sunday.
East Meadow Jewish Center celebrates ‘Purim with a Purpose’
A cast of tiny characters sang, ran jumped and paraded around the East Meadow Jewish Center on Sunday to celebrate a holiday and raise money for worthy causes. Costume-clad kids and their families … more
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Carnival volunteers Carol Kopelman and David Goldstein.
JCC holds Purim Carnival
It was an afternoon of family, fun and food as the Friedberg JCC held its Community Purim Carnival Mar. 20. Young and old alike found something for fun as they enjoyed face painting, fun inflatables, … more
A distraught Mordecai is burdened by Haman’s decree to kill the Jews in ancient Persia.
Purim’s spirit unites the Jewish community
Around the globe, Jews will celebrate Purim this year from the eve of March 23 through March 24 with much fanfare and excitement. more
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Marta & Aiden Lieberman.
Inviting community to celebrate Purim
The Oceanside Jewish Center held its Purim carnival on Mar. 8, celebrating with games, food, raffles and prizes and inflatable rides. more
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