PURIM

Purim is celebrated on the 14th of Adar, March 7th (begins evening of March 6th). Purim may seem like a minor holiday, however if one looks beneath the surface, one discovers the serious aspects of this festival and its timeless lessons. First, as Jews, we must be on guard against vile rhetoric against the Jewish people and Israel. The other important lesson is that one person, in this story a young woman named Esther, had the ability to become a heroine, thus saving the Jewish people of the Persian Empire. Rabbi Helene’s long lost “relative” will come to the home of Andy and Ellen Margles on Monday March 6, at 6:30 pm to read a portion of the Megillah, the Book of Esther, which tells the story of Purim. Beit Chaverim invites you to come and share in the celebration. Wear costumes or masks, if you are so inclined. RSVP ewmargles@gmail.com. Our home is in Brio; I will provide our address once I receive your RSVP.