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Purim

The Purim story is told in the Scroll of Esther (M’gillat Esther), named for a Jewish woman who becomes Queen of Persia and puts herself in jeopardy by approaching the king without being summoned, in an attempt to save her fellow Jews from extermination. Purim at Emanu-El is celebrated with a spirited reading of the Megillah by our clergy for adult members, a shpiel and carnival for families the following day, and plenty of hamantaschen.

For more information, consult our High Holy Days Guide.