Purim Festivities at Etz Chaim
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Purim Festivities at Etz Chaim

Congregation Etz Chaim hosted its annual Purim carnival with the theme of “We are Stronger Together.”

By Compiled by AJT staff April 16, 2024, 10:20 am Edit
  • The Bolton family // Photo Credit: Clifford Martin
    The Bolton family // Photo Credit: Clifford Martin
  • Rabbi Adler, Debbie Deutsch, and Rabbi Dorsch during Purim “Jewpardy” // Photo Credit: Clifford Martin
    Rabbi Adler, Debbie Deutsch, and Rabbi Dorsch during Purim “Jewpardy” // Photo Credit: Clifford Martin
  • Bob Frohlich, a.k.a. “Balloon Guy,” and Etz Chaim congregant // Photo Credit: Clifford Martin
    Bob Frohlich, a.k.a. “Balloon Guy,” and Etz Chaim congregant // Photo Credit: Clifford Martin
  • The Vexler and Peskins families came dressed for the occasion // Photo Credit: Clifford Martin
    The Vexler and Peskins families came dressed for the occasion // Photo Credit: Clifford Martin
  • The Blake family // Photo Credit: Clifford Martin
    The Blake family // Photo Credit: Clifford Martin

Congregation Etz Chaim celebrated its annual Purim carnival on March 24. The theme of this year’s carnival was, “Kocheynu BeAchdutaynu,” meaning, “We are Stronger Together,” and was done in solidarity with the State of Israel.

In addition to Israeli food for purchase and Israel-themed activities, the carnival featured a train that traveled around the synagogue, as well as various inflatable obstacle courses. Following a family-friendly megillah reading that morning, the carnival was run by Etz Chaim’s Sababa USY chapter, who had spent the previous evening setting up after Shabbat. In addition to widespread community participation, the carnival also received nearly 100 family sponsorships from members of the synagogue and the local extended community.

Etz Chaim remains grateful to its many parent and teen volunteers, as well as to the community for its continued support of this exceptional Jewish experience.

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