The Purim Carnival is one of my favorite activities of the year, it always has been. There is just something so nice about a whole community coming together to support their children and the Religious School. Last year, many of you will remember, we had our Dunk Rabbi Niles booth, which was great fun (at least for everyone except, maybe the Rabbi)! This year brings even more fun and excitement, but you’ll have to show up at the carnival on March 1st to see what is in store for this year’s shenanigans.
Purim is yet again, a celebration of Jewish triumph which we commemorate by re-reading the Book of Esther. Costumes, masks, parades, partying, and indulgence are just a few of the things associated with Purim. On April 2nd, we will join together to celebrate another triumph when we gather for our second night Passover community seder.
I know many if not all of you watched the Super Bowl and saw an ad about antisemitism in our schools. Let us join together yet again and show our children how to be Jewish in the face of persecution. While history seems to be repeating itself, and we are repeating the Book of Esther, let us remind each other and our children of the strength the Jewish people have had time and time again.
Executive Director Marah Peresechensky