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March 13 - 14, 2025
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Happy Purim!

Welcome to our Purim Minisite! Read below to learn more about the observances of the Holiday of Purim--especially during this COVID era. 

The Festival of Purim
The festival of Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia from Haman’s plot “to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews, young and old, infants and women, in a single day.” It is celebrated with Megillah readings, gifts of food, charity, feasting, and merriment.
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