As I write this, the Jewish holiday of Purim is underway. It is a holiday in which we celebrate a significant victory over anti-Semitism. But it was surely not the victory over anti-Semitism, for there have been many since. That … Read More
As Rabbi Susan Silverman touched on Purim during her sermon, Saturday, March 18, at Congregation Adath Jeshurun, she invoked one of the lesser-known aspects of the holiday. Esther, the savior of the Jews of ancient Persia, was the adopted daughter … Read More
Jewish Hospital is getting ready to celebrate Purim, a holiday based upon the biblical book of Esther, which celebrates how the Jews were saved from destruction thanks to the heroic efforts of Esther, who disguised her identity to rescue her … Read More
Purim is probably the most joyous and fun Jewish holiday of the year. It has even provided several words in our everyday vernacular “the whole Megillah” or “shpiel”. There is something for everyone: treats, including Hamantashen, costumes, celebrations, including alcohol, … Read More
Celebrate Purim with Chabad at the Grand Purim in Russia Celebration! Chabad invites the community to attend a Grand Russian-Style Purim Feast and Celebration on March 24 at the Hyatt Regency. At the party, participants will dance to live Jewish/Russian music, savor …
Join your JCC Family as we celebrate Purim, eat Hamentashen, enjoy music and have fun! Free and open to the public. For more information contact Betsy Schwartz at 502-238-2708 or bschwartz@jewishlouisville.org.
Imagine yourself standing in Red Square in Moscow or praying in the famous Marina Roscha Synagogue or touring the Kremlin. Imagine a festive meal the way millions of Jews might have celebrated in Russia over the past 500 years with … Read More
To deepen the connection between educational professionals in North America and the land of Israel, JCC of Louisville Early Childhood Assistant Director Angie Hiland attended JCC Association’s Early Childhood Education Leadership Seminar in Israel from March 9-20. The program was … Read More
“Live From Shushan…It’s Saturday Night.” That was this year’s annual Keneseth Israel/Temple Shalom Purim play performed at Temple Shalom on Saturday evening, March 15. The original script, starring the Purim Players and written and directed for the third year by … Read More
Purim, with all its frivolity, will be celebrated on March 16. But there is more to Purim than costumes and graggers, reading the Megillah and singing songs, eating hamantashen and sending gifts (mishloach manot) to friends. The mitzvah of matanot l’evyonim, … Read More