#Purim Archives - ImpactIsrael

Purim is a Time to Give and to Giggle

Posted on March 22, 2019September 19, 2019 by ImpactIsrael

Teens from Yemin Orde and Village Way partner communities volunteer to share Purim fun with youngsters, seniors. Purim is a festive Jewish holiday that commemorates a time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved from extermination by the brave young queen, Esther. Acts of charity are also part of Purim’s traditions and, at […]

Purim Celebrated the Village Way

Posted on March 15, 2017March 15, 2017 by ImpactIsrael

The festive Jewish holiday of Purim was celebrated at Yemin Orde and in our partner educational communities in Israel. Youth donned homemade costumes, participated in readings of the Megillah-the Biblical story of Queen Esther and how she saved the Jews of Persia- and delivered Purim treat baskets to staff members and others. At Kedma, a […]