Tag Archives: Purim

Good News Friday – Shushan Purim edition

Posted on 22 March 2019 by

Purim is finished in most of Israel and the world, but it is celebrated the following day, i.e. today, in Jerusalem and other cities that were walled in ancient times. So in honour of this special chag, here are a … Continue reading →

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Purim Same’ach! Happy Purim

Posted on 21 March 2019 by

Let’s put aside all the very sad and depressing news that has been in the news this past week. Purim is here and it’s time to celebrate! The festival began at sundown this evening  when we went to shul and … Continue reading →

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Purim Same’ach! Happy Purim

Posted on 1 March 2018 by

Let’s put aside all the depressing news that dominates the airwaves. Purim is here and it’s time to celebrate! The festival began at sundown this evening  when we went to shul and heard the Megillah (Book of Esther) being read, … Continue reading →

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Purim Same’ach! Happy Purim!

Posted on 12 March 2017 by

The festival of Purim began this evening as soon as Shabbat went out. While the menfolk went to *shul to hear the *Megillah being read, I went with my daughter and new granddaughter, my neighbour, sister-in-law and her sister to … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday – pre-Purim edition

Posted on 10 March 2017 by

It’s almost Purim and the atmosphere here in Israel is gearing up for the festivities. For days now, all we’ve heard from the school across the street are Purim songs played on the loudspeaker system at break time. Unfortunately, the … Continue reading →

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Purim Samea’ach! Happy Purim!

Posted on 23 March 2016 by

We have had enough disaster, war, strife, and doom and gloom in the last few days and weeks to last us a lifetime. But now Purim is here and it’s time to celebrate! The festival began at sundown this evening  … Continue reading →

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