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Let’s Make a Shpiel Recap

March 4, 2015 by Clare Kinberg

Photos and text by Sherri Buroker
Making Purim crafts
Making Purim crafts
Showing off our crowns
Showing off our crowns

Purim joy was evident among AARC members and guests this past Sunday, March 1.

The celebration kicked off with the kids creating groggers, crowns fit for the finest queens and kings, and mini candy Megillahs!

The Beit Sefer classes challenged the entire party with their inventive and original games “Hamantaschen to Hamantaschen” and “Purim Jeopardy,” and the adult “Purim Shpiel” lifted the room in laughter!

Our feast (by Exotic Syrian Bakery) was delicious, our homemade hamantaschen were delectable, and our costumes transformed the party into a colorful display!

Mike displays the feast
Mike displays the feast

As the Megillah was read amid the community, we did not disappoint with our hooting and hollering!

Reading the megillah
Reading the megillah

Along with all these elements, I believe our best Purim spirit was inspired by our energetic cheer”leader,” Rav Michal, and simply witnessing the kids celebrating together.

Purim games
Rav Michal cheering on the kids

 

 

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