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THE SHTETL RECREATED WILL BRING PURIM TO LIFE IN FOSTER CITY
March 24th Purim Celebration to Feature live Klezmer Music with Jonathan Bayer
“Purim in the Shtetl” is Chabad of the North Peninsula’s creative twist to this year’s community celebration of Purim, the holiday commemorating the Jewish people’s salvation in Persia of old. The festivities will be held at 800 Foster City Blvd (Ronald C Wornick Jewish Day School), on March 24th, from 4:45-7:00 pm featuring Jonathan Bayer’s live Klezmer music
Billed as the most joyous date on the Jewish calendar, the daylong holiday commemorates the nullification in 356 B.C.E. of a Persian decree calling for the extermination of the Jewish people throughout the Persian Empire as told in the biblical Book of Esther. Chabad’s original spin on this age-old holiday has helped bring the spirit of Purim to the North Peninsula year after year.
“It combines ancient Jewish traditions with a modern twist,” said Rabbi Yosef Marcus, director of Chabad of the North Peninsula. “We focus on doing interesting and innovative programs that will maximize the enjoyment for young and old alike, yet still keeping with the holiday theme”.
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The event is a community-wide program, and all are welcome to join, regardless of Jewish affiliation or background. Participants will enjoy a Shtetl buffet, a ventriloquist, a petting zoo and a reading of the Book of Esther, known in Hebrew as the Megillah. This year’s Purim celebrations bring added significance as Jewish communities worldwide celebrate the year of Hakhel, a once-every-seven-years opportunity to celebrate Jewish unity and learning. Throughout the year, Jewish synagogues and organizations are hosting communal gatherings for men, women and children dedicated to encouraging Jewish observance.
“The event is focused primarily on spirit, fun, and tradition.” says Rabbi Yale Spalter, who helped organize the event, “everyone is sure to have a great time!”
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In the spirit of Purim, participants are encouraged to come in costume, and there will be a masquerade featuring the most innovative and funny entries.
For more information visit chabadnp.com
