Purim at the African Jungle
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 Where: Merrick Park Golf Shop, 2550 Clubhouse Rd, Merrick, NY 11566
Date: March 20, 2011
Time: 12:00pm–3:00pm

Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh will be hosting it’s fifth annual ‘Purim around the World’ celebration with an African Jungle theme.
 
Purim commemorates the escape of the Jewish People from annihilation by the ancient Persian Empire, and is celebrated by the exchange of food packages between friends, by giving charity to the poor, by eating a traditional festive meal, and by reading the story of Purim from the Megillah (Purim scroll). 
 
The party is open to the public and all are welcome, regardless of background or affiliation. 

Megilla reading is at 12 pm and program begins at 12:30 pm.  

Some of the Party’s Highlights:
Interactive Megillah (Purim Story) Reading with simultaneous multi-media slide show!
Safari Rides on Exotic Realistic-Looking Jungle Animals!
African Drumming Circle with Drum on It!
Scrumptious all-you-can-eat African style  buffet!
Masquerade in African/Jungle attire (or costume of your choice) and receive a prize!
African Crafts, Facepainting and Fun!
Prepare a Shalach Manot food package for a Friend!
Hamentashen (Traditional Purim dessert) and jungle style smoothie bar!

 

Features: Families, Kids, Open to All
Website: http://www.ChabadJewishLife.org
Phone: (516) 833-3057
Email: [email protected]
Price: $15/Adult, $10/Child, $50 Max/Family