Grand Purim Celebration Scheduled For Oxford Greens In Oxford

Press release from Chababd Lubavitch of Northwest CT:

Feb. 16, 2023

Join Chabad of Northwest Connecticut for this year’s community celebrations of Purim, the holiday commemorating the Jewish people’s salvation in Persia of old. The festivities will be held at Chabad at 69 West Street in Litchfield on Monday, March 6 at 6:15 pm fill a full buffet dinner. A second party will be held at at Oxford Greens in Oxford on Tuesday March 7 at 1:00 pm. Sushi and Purim delicacies will be served.

Billed as the most joyous date on the Jewish calendar, the daylong holiday commemorates the nullification in 356 B.C.E. of a Persian decree calling for the extermination of the Jewish people throughout the Persian Empire as told in the biblical Book of Esther. Chabad’s original spin on this age-old holiday has helped bring the spirit of Purim to Northwest Connecticut year after year.
"It combines ancient Jewish traditions with a modern twist," said Rabbi Joseph Eisenbach, director of Chabad of Northwest Connecticut. "We focus on doing interesting and innovative programs that will maximize the enjoyment for young and old alike, yet still keeping with the holiday theme."

These events are a community-wide program, and all are invited to join, regardless of Jewish affiliation or background. The celebrations will feature a user-friendly reading of the Book of Esther, known in Hebrew as the Megillah.

These events are focused primarily on spirit, fun, and tradition, and everyone is sure to have a great time!

In the spirit of Purim, participants are encouraged to come in costume, and there will be a competition for the most innovative or funny entries.

Events Recap:
What: Purim Celebration #1 - Buffet Dinner
Where: Chabad 69 West St. Litchfield
When: Monday, March 6th 6:15 pm
Cost: Adult $20, Child (under 12) $12, Family Max $50
RSVP: chabadNW.org/party

What: Purim Celebration #2 - Sushi & Purim delicacies
Where: Oxford Greens, Oxford, CT
When: Tuesday, March 7th 1 pm
Cost: Free Admission
RSVP: chabadNW.org/purimOS

What is the holiday of Purim?

The festival of Purim is celebrated every year on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar. It begins this year after sundown on March 6th and ends at nightfall on March 7th. The holiday commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in Ancient Persia from Haman's plot "to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews, young and old, infants and women, in a single day." It is observed by public readings of the Megillah, or Scroll of Esther, to recount the story of the Purim miracle, sending food gifts to friends, giving gifts of money to the poor and enjoying a festive Purim meal.

For more information on Purim festivities or on the holiday of Purim and its observances, visit chabadNW.org/mypurim.

This press release was produced by Chababd Lubavitch of Northwest CT. The views expressed here are the author's own.