Celebrate Purim @ Temple B'nai Abraham

Purim, which begins Saturday evening March 15, a festival that commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people living throughout the ancient Persian Empire from a plot by Haman to annihilate them, as recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther (Megillah Esther). Purim is celebrated annually according to the Hebrew calendar on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar (Adar II in leap years). The Jewish Learning Program of Temple B\'nai Abraham will hold their annual Purim Carnival on Thursday, March 13, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the temple. The entrance fee is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Games and inflatables will be provided by Bounce On In Events. Additionally, there will be Strolling Magic by Jason, face painting , snacks for purchase and much more. Dressing in costume is encouraged. Open to the community, but children must be accompanied by an adult. To register, please call 973-994-3950. For information, visit http://tbanjeducationprogram.weebly.com. Also in observance of Purim, TBA will hold services on Saturday, March 15 at 7:00 PM, which includes the traditional reading of the Megillah ( the Book of Esther) and the presentation of the Youth Purim Shpiel, Shushan Beach Movie, based on the hit musical “Teen Beach Movie.” Directing and leading the Jewish Learning Program third to sixth grade students in this Shpiel is TBA’s Cantor Jessica Epstein. Join us for this event which is free and open to the community! In addition, Temple B’nai Abraham is fortunate to house a beautiful space in the lobby of the synagogue to display exhibits, known as the Sodowick Museum Showcase. Throughout the year, the Museum is home to a variety of exhibits. Now until the end of March there is a wonderful exhibit of items, on loan from the private Judaica collections of TBA members, that represent the holiday of Purim. Included in the display are delicious hamantaschen, significant groggers (noisemakers) an array of fabulous masks and antique Megillot (Megillah-the Book of Esther). Take a moment to stop by the temple to enjoy the exhibit, created by Alyse Wolfson, Jessica Goldstern and Bonnie Colletti, Museum Showcase Chairs.