Temple B’nai Shalom Celebrates Purim

Temple B’nai Shalom had a fabulous Purim celebration on April 3rd in the Activity Center led by Cantor Gary Sherman. We took turns reading from the Book of Esther (the Megillah), sang songs, ate hamantaschen, and booed and groggered at Haman.

We had over 40 participants with a number wearing costumes to help celebrate Purim. Among the costumes were Queen Esther, the Sheik, Blackbeard the Pirate, a jailbird, a construction worker, and others. Even the Cantor came decked out as Johnny Cash. It was a lot of laughs.

The evening was capped off with an oneg featuring a wide assortment of home-made hamantaschen. More than enough for everyone.

This Purim celebration was another step forward in meeting Temple B’nai Shalom’s goal of making membership in the Synagogue an opportunity for Jews to get together and enjoy each other’s company.

Additional info can be found on the web site templebnaishalom.org Call Paul Scheiner at (630) 452-1131 for further information about upcoming events.