Mordechai seems to be quite a lonely man. The Megilah introduces him by stating there was "one Jewish man in Shushan, the capital, whose name was Mordechai" (2:5). How is that possible? The capital city must have had thousands of Jews!
True, there were many Jews in Shushan. Yet, only one had the strength to act the part. Many question why Mordechai instigated Haman. On the surface, he himself sparked the genocidal plot. In reality, Mordechai saw a nation that lacked any semblance of Jewish pride and was quickly assimilating away at the Feasts of Persia.
Mordechai realized that even without Haman, this marked the end of Jewish history. One man exhibited faith, conviction, and courage. All the others eventually followed. Purim is a celebration of the "Power of One" - the power of one Jew.
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MARVELous Purim:
A Heroes Story
Sunday, March 12th @ 11:30am (Kids Megilah Reading at 10:30am)
Up, Up & Away... the most FANTASTIC, INCREDIBLE Purim ever! Complimentary Luncheon, Entertainment, Photo Booth, Cotton Candy, Fun Festival, Costume Parade & more.
NO RSVP, NO FEES.
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Thanks to all the Purim Sponsors... So Far!
Heroic Host Anchor Sponsor: Joseph & Cheryl Greenbaum
"Up, Up & Away!" Bouncy Castle: Michael & Teresa Waxman
The Krypton Clip: Jason & Evelyne Ohayon
"Here I Come to Save the Day": Stan & Sheryl Katz, Joel Yellin & Sandra Seigel
"Shazaam" Photo Booth: Alain & Moleigh Wiesenthal
"Captain Cupcake": Michael & Adalia Schweitzer
"Hulk Smash" Hamentashen": Daisy & Kent Hadfield
Krypton Kandy: Simon & Alice Mendelson
Gragger Guardian: Garnet Shawn & Elza Maher
Purim Patron: Norman & Judy Bennett, Doron Raff & Mardi Schwenger, Rabbi Aaron & Leslie Selevan, Rabbi Daniel & Tova Green
Purim Power Champion: Amnon & Michal Amsily, Russel & Hayley Brown, Sam & Doris Schulman, Marty & Debbie Strub
Super Sponsor: Mitchell Axelrad, Howard & Shelley Brown, Michael & Jennifer Friedland, Paul & Debbie Ginsberg, Joel & Ilana Goldberg, Amir & Racheli Kirat, Lester & Carol Krames, Ari & Laura Levin, Leonard & Heather Ritter, Jerrold & Roslyn Zikman
Fantastic Friend: Michael & Rachel Bernholtz, Rami & Tara Kurgaunker, Allan & Eva Lonn, Norman & Renee Williams
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JNF, Hillel, AEII & Hamilton Jewish Federation invite you to a story of hope, courage and the true human spirit with
NOAM GERSHONY March 14 @ 7:00 pm
In 2016, Noam Gershony overcame injuries from a nearly fatal helicopter accident and discovered the sport of wheelchair tennis through Beit Halochem Tel Aviv. In 2012, Noam beat the odds and won the Gold medal for wheelchair tennis at the Paralympics in London. Temple Anshe Sholom, 215 Cline Avenue North
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