MARCH 2011

Costume Parade and
Family Megillah Reading

One of the most enjoyable holidays for everyone is Purim, which celebrates the time when the Jews living in Persia were saved from an evil plot to exterminate them. In the Book of Esther, Mordechai explained that Purim is to be observed as “days of feasting and gladness, and sending delicacies to one another, and gifts to the poor” [Esther 9:22], and Greenburgh Hebrew Center takes this admonition to heart.

At Greenburgh Hebrew Center, they have a tradition of selecting a theme for Purim celebrations, this year choosing the “Tony Awards. ”

All Purim attendees – children and adults - are encouraged to dress up as they would for the Red Carpet at a star-studded event. Use your imagination, and perhaps come dressed as paparazzi!!

The program for the evening service and Megillah reading and their Purim Schpiel (Red Carpet at the Tony Awards Theme) begin on Saturday, March 19 at 6:30 pm. It will be fun, festive and filling, they suggest, because Hamentaschen will be served !

On Sunday March 20, at 9:45 am, there will be a program for families with young children, followed by a costume parade. At 10:30 am the festivities continue as their much anticipated Purim Carnival kicks off. The dynamic “Sunny the Clown” will be performing her shows at 11:30 am and 1:00 pm, and also mingling with kids and adults during the carnival. The carnival features game booths for all ages, a Super Slide, Noah’s Ark Inflatable Maze, cotton candy, food, prizes and more!!! Their talented and creative Youth Group decorates for the Carnival and lends a hand throughout the event to add to the fun!

All are welcome. Free on-site parking is available.

The Greenburgh Hebrew Center is located at 515 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry.
For further information, call 914-693-4260 or go to www.g-h-c.org.

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