The extreme joy of Purim came after some extremely challenging times. As recounted in the Scroll of Esther (which we read last night on Purim eve and will read again today), the Jews of Persia were under dire threat of extermination, saved by a divinely orchestrated combination of serendipity, bravery, and faith.
The story of Purim is not just an ancient tale—it is a living lesson that continues to inspire us today. When Haman’s decree threatened our nation, Mordechai gathered 22,000 children to study Torah and pray. It was this unwavering commitment to Jewish
education that ultimately led to our salvation. Today, each of you—our community members, donors, and supporters—are playing the role of Mordechai. Through your dedication to strengthening Jewish education and Jewish life, you are ensuring the spiritual growth of our children and the well-being of our community, bringing salvation to the Jewish people.
At Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh, we are devoted to serving our communities through a wide variety of educational programs, including the Alan & Tatyana Form Jewish Early Learning Center preschool, Chabad Hebrew School and Camp Gan Israel. Our CTeen
Junior and Teen Cooking for Hope, cater to preteens and teenagers. We also offer educational programs for women (Temi Horowitz Rosh Chodesh Society) and men (weekly tefillin club).
This Purim, as we celebrate the miracles of the past, let us recognize the miracles we are building for the future. Join us as we pray that—like our ancestors in Persia—the world experiences a turnaround so drastic, so breathtakingly absolute, only G-d could have arranged it!
Wishing you and your family a joyous, meaningful, and freilichen Purim!
With warmest regards,
Rabbi Shimon and Chanie Kramer
With wishes for a happy (and healthy!) Purim and a Shabbat Shalom,
- Rabbi Shimon and Chanie Kramer
P.S. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Purim in Candy Land
Welcome to Purim in Candy Land, taking place this Friday, March 14th at the Clubhouse at the Merrick Golf Cours!
To accommodate everyone, we will have 2 shifts: Shift 1: 3:30-5 pm (includes Megillah reading at 3:30 pm) Shift 2: 4:30-6 pm (includes Megillah reading at 4:30 pm)
Men's Tefillin Club - Sunday, March 16th @ 8:30 am
Join us Sunday, March 16th
@ 8:30 am for Tefillin Club
Men & boys, ages 13 & up -join us to put on Tefillin and pray for Israel. Join this powerful weekly meetup, recharge your spiritual batteries, enjoy the camaraderie and do a mitzvah for Israel, all at the same time.
Event sponsor:
Suren & Ethan Bagdasarov in honor Galia's Birthday
Chabad Hebrew School Purim Fun!
Purim in Minecraft City was a blast! From secret potions to golden orchard applie dipping and more, the activities were so much fun!
The Alan & Tatyana Forman JELC
We are so excited to finally be celebrating Purim. This week, we wrapped up all our Purim activities and even got to bake hamentashen! We are looking forward to our in-school megillah reading and masquerade today!
CTeen JR.
Our CTeen Junior kids had a blast as they made hamentash shaped sushi, learned more about Purim and helped pack the mishloach manot for the Purim in Candy Land event. They also got to put out a commercial for Purim in Candy Land!
Click HERE to watch!
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