By Justin Leverett for the University Daily Kansan
Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel attempts to gather the attention of members of the KU Jewish community for the reading of the Megilla Monday night at Fatso's in downtown Lawrence in celebration of the Purim holiday. The purpose of the holiday is, among other things, to drink until one cannot tell “Hayman from Mordecia,” often interpreted to mean one's friends from one's enemies.
LAWRENCE, KS — The Chabad Jewish Center in Lawrence will host a series of events today celebrating the Jewish holiday of Purim.
Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel, executive director of the Chabad Jewish Center, said the story of Purim illustrated how Jews overcame a difficult time by being joyous. This traditional Jewish story of salvation is recorded on a scroll called the Megillah, which is handwritten in special ink. Events today include readings from this scroll, a Purim tradition.
Chabad Hosts Jewish Holiday Festivities
By Justin Leverett for the University Daily Kansan
Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel attempts to gather the attention of members of the KU Jewish community for the reading of the Megilla Monday night at Fatso’s in downtown Lawrence in celebration of the Purim holiday. The purpose of the holiday is, among other things, to drink until one cannot tell “Hayman from Mordecia,” often interpreted to mean one’s friends from one’s enemies.
LAWRENCE, KS — The Chabad Jewish Center in Lawrence will host a series of events today celebrating the Jewish holiday of Purim.
Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel, executive director of the Chabad Jewish Center, said the story of Purim illustrated how Jews overcame a difficult time by being joyous. This traditional Jewish story of salvation is recorded on a scroll called the Megillah, which is handwritten in special ink. Events today include readings from this scroll, a Purim tradition.
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