Purim Celebrations


By God's grace we had two wonderful events to celebrate that Biblical holiday of Purim (book of Esther). Everyone, including adults, dresses up, usually as heroes like Esther, Mordecai or Superman.  This holiday has become an important cultural holiday for children but for adults the Purim parties are less desirable for believers.

We partnered with Yad Aman, a group of young adults that all come from a local area congregation and we put together a clean and safe alternative for young adults.  It was the only Purim Party in the entire area that was wholesome.  About 70 young adults came. By combining our resources with Yad Aman, we were able to put together a really beautiful and fun event. A couple of people even came off the streets to join us because we were having such a great time.  We were able to demonstrate how to have fun without dipping into worldly sins.  We had many activities, but Jason's favorite part was being the judge of the costume competition!

The next morning, we put on a special Purim Party for kids. Jason had a hard time, getting up early after a late night, but he did it. He went to the bakery to collect fresh "Oznei Haman" cookies and with two volunteers he helped setup up for the Children's Purim Party. It was a lovely, inventive and exciting two hours. One of our Tel Aviv staff members arranged everything and did an incredible job.

It is such a joy to have two events within 16 hours and do them well at a very high level, thanks to the wonderful staff, partnerships and volunteers we have.  Praise the Lord.

You might think the holiday itinerary is over, but there is one more event to go to in a few hours.  Our local congregation is also having a Purim Party and Yonatan, Shimon and Benji have been register to play piano in the talent competition.  By the time we are done, we will have organized to participated in three major events in less than 24 hours!!!  How fun!

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