Wishes From India
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Purim in Mendoza, Argentina
 Post-Megilla Reading Snack and Nosh  Children Dressed and Playing at the Synagogue
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Shalom Chaverim,
I hope everyone had a Freilich Purim! We had a great time celebrating Shushan Purim. Here are some pictures and some kehilla activities from around the Masorti World!
Tzvi Graetz |
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Purim in Nice, France, and NOAM Treasure Hunt at Maayane Or
 An entire evening was dedicated to masquerade, tzedakah, megillah reading and dining on Erev Purim at the Maayane Or synagogue in Nice, France. Families gathered for face painting, traditional tzedakah gift giving, Purim Tales, and a post-megillah reading performance by some synagogue families.
 Participanting in Megillat Esther Reading Our
members of NOAM Masorti in Nice continued in the tradition of fun and
games on Purim by taking part in a Treasure Hunt for Megillat Esther on
the Wednesday following Purim.
 Children Dressed Up for Purim
Two teams of children squared off finding clues in both French and Hebrew. Other groups helped also to prepare the banquet tables for the afternoon snacking, while others decorated crowns of Esther. It was a very successful day for the kids, following a very fun Purim in Nice. |
From FEDECC Director,
Ariel Blufstein
Purim is considered Judaism's most fun filled holiday and that was our best reason to be happy in celebrating it this 5769 year. We congregated in the Lanus Synagogue, in the southern region of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
 Children and Family of the Lanus Synagogue Dressed Up for Purim
 Celebrating Together in Buenos Aires
We remembered the deliverance of the Jews in Persia from their evil royal advisor. We learned about the importance of maintaining the Jewish experience to understand that Mordecai saved our lives in those
times, but nowadays we must be responsible of our developing identity. We invite you to enter our website and to view our celebration on video!
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Post-Purim Limmud
Almere, The Netherlands
 On Sunday, March 15th, there was a Post-Purim Limmud at the Masorti Kehila in Almere, The Netherlands. Spirits were high and the party was marvelous.
The story of Purim was reread with the original version that is in Megillah but then retold for fun in a "modern" version. This version included additions such as Prada Costumes, Pop Music and Madonna, Jewelry made by famous designers Dior and Chanel, Mercedes Benz sports cars, and cell phone and e-mail communications. This story version was created by Noa Cohen who is 11 years old. Some of the adult members of the community performed the story, playing Esther, Haman, Mordechai and Ahashverus. Everyone in attendance enjoyed the perform.
 The "Retelling" of Megillat Esther in Almere, The Netherlands
Following the readings, there was a lottery with nice prizes and food to eat. All together 40 people were in attendance. It was a pleasant celebration.
 Costumed Participants
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