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Chabad’s Purim Festival & Masquerade
Topics: Purim, Jewish, Bakersfield
Posted by Esther Tue Feb 6, 2007 14:26:48 PST
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In celebration of the Holiday of "Purim," Chabad of Bakersfield will be hosting a Purim Fest Celebration.

The holiday, the most joyous of the Jewish calendar, commemorates the victory of the Jews over the wicked Haman nearly 2,400 years ago. On this day, through the intervention of the heroine Queen Esther, the Jews were spared total annihilation.

The happiness of the day is expressed by sending gifts of food to friends, giving charity to the poor, and most of all by a grand, festive feast. 

In addition, a special scroll, known as the "Megilla," is read. The Megilla recounts the entire story of Purim.

At the event, the Megilla will be read along with a multimedia presentation. 
In addition, a gourmet buffet dinner will be served, loads of Purim spirit, and special entertainment for the children.

In the Purim spirit, all children and children at heart who dress up in
a costume will get a prize. Traditional "Haman Taschen" –– three-cornered cookies of various flavors –– will be part of the menu.

The event will be held on Sunday, March 4, at the Chabad Center for Jewish Living, 6901 McDivitt Dr. #C at 4 p.m.

Host: Chabad of Bakersfield
Description: Purim Fest Celebration
Date: Sunday, March 4
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Chabad Center for Jewish Living, 6901 McDivitt Dr. #C
Admission: Adults: $12, Children $8
All are welcome regardless of background or affiliation! 

Reservations Preferred

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