Tag Archives: Purim

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 →

Posted in Israel news, Judaism, Slice of Israeli life | Tagged , | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Israel news, Judaism, Slice of Israeli life | Tagged , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Boycotts and BDS, Judaism, support Israel | Tagged , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

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 →

Posted in History, Israel news, Judaism, Slice of Israeli life | Tagged , , ,

Good News Friday

Posted on 18 March 2016 by

Apologies for a very short posting today. I’m having serious internet problems.  Here is a great item is from Dr. Aaron Lerner from the invaluable IMRA site who writes, for a nice change, a very optimistic piece entitled “Some things … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel news, Slice of Israeli life | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Good News Friday – Shushan Purim edition

Posted on 6 March 2015 by

You may have had received the impression from previous posts that the Purim festival has been and gone. You would be wrong. 🙂 Today is Shushan Purim, the “second” day of Purim which is celebrated in Jerusalem and in other … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel news, Judaism, Terrorism | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments