Berger, 4, Gregory Nekrasovas, 8, and
Lissa Sebban, 18, make candles during
the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe's
celebration, which also included a
reading of the Megillah and a feast,
among other activities.
The Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe transformed a portion of the Forsgate Country Club to bring a taste of Israel to their lively Purim celebration.
“Purim is the most joyous holiday of the year,” Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky said. “It's the victory of the Jewish people against the king of Persia and the regime of that time.”
Festive Celebration Pays Tribute to Jewish Victory
Berger, 4, Gregory Nekrasovas, 8, and
Lissa Sebban, 18, make candles during
the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe’s
celebration, which also included a
reading of the Megillah and a feast,
among other activities.
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Jewish community members here were able to celebrate Purim in Israel Friday without even stepping onto a plane.
The Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe transformed a portion of the Forsgate Country Club to bring a taste of Israel to their lively Purim celebration.
“Purim is the most joyous holiday of the year,” Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky said. “It’s the victory of the Jewish people against the king of Persia and the regime of that time.”