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A previous Kings Bay Y Purim Carnival (Photo by Erica Sherman)Let the Purim festivities begin! The Jewish holiday is just around the corner, kicking off Saturday evening and ending on Sunday. Celebrating the story of Esther, who rose to become queen of Persia, and who foiled the evil Haman’
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Source: WikipediaClick to enlargeThere will be at least two — count ’em, two — Sukkot events for the community this Sunday, both of which promise tons of food, entertainment, music, dancing, and much more. * Congregation Israel of Kings Bay: Congregation Israel of Kings Bay invites the Jewish community to their annual Simchas
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The Megillat (scroll of) Esther, which is read aloud every Purim. Source: WikipediaThis weekend, our area will play host to two Purim celebrations for the entire community. Purim, oftentimes (and erroneously) referred to as the “Jewish Halloween,” tells the story of Esther, the Jewish Queen of Persian, who heroically foiled
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From last year’s celebration. Photo by Erica Sherman.Fun will be had for all ages at Congregation Israel of Kings Bay’s annual Chanukah Family Fun Party [/photos-chanukah-family-fun-party-at-congregation-israel-of-kings-bay/] Thursday night, December 13, 7:30 p.m. at 3903 Nostrand
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From our friends at Congregation Israel of Kings Bay (3903 Nostrand Avenue):
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Source: Nate Steiner / FlickrCongregation Israel of Kings Bay has two Purim events lined up. Firstly, they will hold a Megillah reading at 6:30 p.m., March 7, followed by a Purim party at 7:10 p.m. at 3903 Nostrand Avenue. The party will feature delicious hamantashen (yummy, triangle-
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The Jewish holiday of Passover, which commemorates the Biblical story of the ancient Israelites’ “Exodus” from enslavement in ancient Egypt, will soon be upon us and if you’ve never made a seder — the traditional meal which recounts the story — our friends at Congregation Israel of Kings Bay are here