Jewish Review
As the Book of Esther outlines, Purim has been celebrated thousands of times with charity, a festive meal and intoxicating beverages. But who's to say the Jews wouldn't have gone to Hawaii to celebrate their victory over the Persians had they the opportunity?“Everybody has a good time in Hawaii, from youngsters to elders, that's why we chose it,” said Simi Mishulovin, co-youth director at Chabad Lubavitch of Oregon and organizer of their Hawaiian Purim Luau.
This March 14 at 6 p.m., the MJCC auditorium will turn into America's official tourist spot, our 50th state, complete with a sandy beach volleyball court, in celebrating a Hawaiian Purim.
Chabad slates luau March 14
Jewish Review
As the Book of Esther outlines, Purim has been celebrated thousands of times with charity, a festive meal and intoxicating beverages. But who’s to say the Jews wouldn’t have gone to Hawaii to celebrate their victory over the Persians had they the opportunity?
“Everybody has a good time in Hawaii, from youngsters to elders, that’s why we chose it,” said Simi Mishulovin, co-youth director at Chabad Lubavitch of Oregon and organizer of their Hawaiian Purim Luau.
This March 14 at 6 p.m., the MJCC auditorium will turn into America’s official tourist spot, our 50th state, complete with a sandy beach volleyball court, in celebrating a Hawaiian Purim.
