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This holiday commemorates an astonishing episode in the history of the Jews who lived during the 5th century BCE in the greater Persian Empire. The King needed a new Queen and so he searched … more

By Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft | 3/17/22

Rabbi Shimon Kramer, of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, in Merrick, delivered an in-person Megillah reading to congregants in celebration of Purim.

Bellmore-Merrick synagogues safely celebrate Purim during pandemic

For some observers of the Jewish faith, 2020’s Purim celebrations marked the last time they physically visited a synagogue. Last spring, just days after the Megillah was read, costumes were … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 3/1/21

Children from Congregation Tifereth’s Hebrew school performed in a play about Purim on March 8.

A fun Purim play with modern messages

“Today we’re going to turn the world upside down. You can be anyone you want.” Those were words Rabbi Irwin Huberman shared with more than 100 children and adults, who were dressed … more

By Cathi Turow | 3/18/20

Hayden Greene, right, 9, Ismana Polischuk, 9, and Ellie Schnitzer, 10, went fishing for prizes at Congregation Beth Ohr’s Purim Carnival in Merrick.

Purim Carnival offers plethora of fun

Congregation Beth Ohr congregants from Merrick and Bellmore celebrated the start of the Purim holiday with a fun-filled carnival at the synagogue’s Merrick Annex on March 8. The festival of … more

3/12/20

Purim festivities in Oceanside

Chabad of Oceanside hosts a Purim celebration on March 9 at 6:30 p.m. more

3/4/20

Hundreds of residents came to Temple Avodah in Oceanside on March 20 for a Purim celebration. The temple’s junior choir, led by cantorial soloist Jessica Gubenko, far left, performed a “Moana”-themed Purim spiel.

Temple Avodah in Oceanside celebrates Purim Polynesian-style

Nearly 300 community members gathered for a Purim celebration at Temple Avodah on March 20. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/28/19

Tova Robbins, 3, was impressed by Cantor Gustavo Gitlin’s balloon animal-making skills at Congregation Tifereth Israel’s Purim celebration on March 17.

Purim party in Glen Cove celebrates inclusivity

The children raced from table to table in the auditorium of Congregation Tifereth Israel, their hands tinkering with crafts, crayons and carnival games. They spun around wildly in the makeshift gaga … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 3/21/19

Newly introduced to the J-Perks program, businesses that participate receive a window cling, above, to display in their storefronts, indicating that JCC members can get a discount there.

Friedberg JCC in Oceanside expands J-Perks program, community outreach

Friedberg Jewish Community Center is putting extra care into the “community” aspect of its mission. Along with providing a wide array of activities and services to members of all ages, the Oceanside facility offers discounts to 50 local businesses and counting. Known as the J-Perks program, the offer adds value to the membership and acquaints the JCC with the surrounding community, said Julie Frenkel, assistant director of membership and community outreach. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/14/19

Nearby things to do this week in Oceanside, Island Park

Join Friedberg JCC at its Community Purim Carnival on March 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. more

3/13/19

Zoey Garver, 8, used tickets she won to earn prizes at the annual Purim Carnival at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre on March 4.

Having fun at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre's Purim Carnival

About 300 community members poured into the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre on March 4 to play games and win prizes at the synagogue’s annual Purim Carnival. more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/15/18

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