Purim Holiday Party

March 16 party at The Madison Hotel

to celebrate Purim holiday

The
Jewish holiday of Purim will be celebrated with a Grand Purim Party at 5pm
Sunday, March 16, at The Madison Hotel, at 1 Convent Road at the corner of
Madison Avenue in the Convent Station section of Morris Township.

The
celebration will include a 5pm reading of the “Megillah,” a scroll describing
the story of Purim, with a simultaneous holiday slide show, followed by a 5:30
pm party, featuring a Chinese buffet dinner, lively music, live entertainment,
and a parade and prizes for all children.

Everyone
is welcome to attend in costume, as is customary on Purim. A suggested donation
of $18 for adults and $9 for children is requested, and Purim Party
Sponsorships are available for $100. College students are welcome at no charge.

The
Madison-based Chabad Center of Southeast Morris County is organizing the party.
Rabbi Shalom Lubin noted that Purim, “The Festival of Lots,” commemorates “the
salvation of the Jewish people from the evil tyrant Haman in ancient Persia in
the year 356 B.C.E. This riveting yet true epic of palace intrigue took place
under the rule of King Achashverosh, or Xerxes. The Jewish People, led by the
heroes of the holiday, Mordechai and Esther, overcame the evil Haman and

triumphed because of their active unity and commitment to their identity as a
practicing Jewish community,” Lubin said.

Traditional
customs on Purim include the reading of the “Megillah,” giving charity to the
poor, giving gifts of food to friends and family, and eating a festive meal.
Traditional Purim foods include “hamantashen,” a three-cornered cookie with
filling said to resemble the hat worn by the evil Haman.

“Purim
is a fun holiday. We dress up, we commemorate our traditions, and we celebrate
with friends. Our party will be geared both to adults and children, and I’m
looking forward to a really exciting evening,” said Lubin.

Chabad
of Southeast Morris County also will stage Purim programs at local nursing
homes and assisted living facilities, bringing joy to the elderly in the spirit
of the holiday.

To
reserve for the Purim Party, visit www.chabadcares.com.

For information or to volunteer at a Chabad Purim event, call (973) 377-0707 or e-mail info@chabadcares.com.