PURIM PARTY PLANNED.Byline: - Daily News LANCASTER - Beth Knesset Bamidbar, the Reform Jewish Congregation of the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley , will celebrate the holiday of Purim at 7 p.m. Friday. The Purim celebration includes a retelling re·tell·ing n. A new account or an adaptation of a story: a retelling of a Roman myth. of the events of the biblical Book of Esther Noun 1. Book of Esther - an Old Testament book telling of a beautiful Jewess who became queen of Persia and saved her people from massacre Esther Old Testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their and a musical production of ``The King and Purim,'' a Jewish retelling and singing of ``The King and I.'' People are encouraged to wear costumes, boo Haman and cheer Mordecai and Esther. Purim, which occurs on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar (the 15th in Jerusalem), focuses on one of the major themes of Jewish history Jewish history is the history of the Jewish people, faith, and culture. Since Jewish history encompasses nearly four thousand years and hundreds of different populations, any treatment can only be provided in broad strokes. : The survival of the Jewish people despite the attempts of their enemies to destroy them. Traditionally, Purim is a time for exchanging gifts. It is customary to send gifts of food or pastries to friends or family. The sending of these gifts is called mishloach manot, the sending of portions. Purim participants are asked to bring cans of food to the Social Action Tzedakah Tzedakah (Hebrew: צדקה) is a Hebrew word most commonly translated as charity, though it is based on a root meaning justice (צדק). Box. For more information, call the synagogue at (661) 942-4415. Beth Knesset Bamidbar is at 1611 E. Ave. J in Lancaster. |
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