Kansas City News
Yosef Howley of Overland Park dances with
his son Dovid at the Purim celebration at
the Chabad House in Overland Park
Kansas City, MO — Children dressed as princesses, aliens and lions danced around the room. They carried bags of goodies and nibbled on cookies and candy.
This was no Halloween party, however. It was a Purim celebration, a Jewish tradition that has been passed down for over 2,000 years. On Saturday, dozens of families gathered at the Chabad House Center of Kansas City, 6201 Indian Creek Drive, Overland Park, to celebrate Purim and fulfill their obligation of listening to the story of Esther.
“It’s about celebrating the miracle of triumphing over evil,” said Shoula Horing, an Overland Park resident. “It’s a fun day — fun and holy.”