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Young Israel of Sunnyside Celebrates Purim

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March 12, 2012 By Christian Murray

Members of Young Israel of Sunnyside, an Orthodox synagogue located on 46th Street (43rd Ave), celebrated the popular annual event of Purim on March 8.

Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian Empire from destruction in the wake of a plot by Haman, a high-ranking Persian leader, who sought to kill all the Jews. It is a story recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther.

Members of Young Israel celebrated Purim by giving each other gifts of food and drink, and with a festive meal in the synagogue (see pictures). Furthermore, members of the synagogue followed Jewish tradition by dressing up in costumes, symbolizing the idea that reality is not always reflected in what you expect or see.

The children ate Hamantaschen, the triangular fruit-filled cookies, that are traditionally eaten during Purim.

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Young Israel did a great job of putting this “PuriumParty” together..Rabbi Lerman and his wife and their volunteers.. the dinner was fantastic.. the evening prgram was very nice.. the kids were having a great time..Our neighbrhood needs to get more involved in Young Israel and help our our fellow jewish neighbors… this is what we need more programs and great events..Rabbi Lerman does a great job of leading our town with a great spirit and passsiion and his wife work very well togeher as a team.

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