Celebrating Purim in Port Washington

Purim, the holiday that celebrates Esther’s protection of the Jewish people from Haman, begins at sundown Wednesday.

That means, weather permitting, children and adults alike will be dressing in costume, enjoying a Megillah reading to hear the story of Purim and shaking their groggers (noisemakers) at the mere mention of Hamen. And there will be plenty of noshing on hamentashen (triangular-shaped cookies with fruit or other fillings) .

Some of the synagogues celebrating Purim in and around Port Washington include:

• Port Jewish Center’s Purim Spiel - Purim, Pizza and Pasta, starting at 6 p.m. 20 Manorhaven Boulevard
• Reconstructionist Synagogue of The North Shore’s Megillah Reading & Purim Play, starting at 6 p.m., 1001 Plandome Road, Plandome
• Chabad of Port Washington is celebrating Purim “60’s style.” Megillah reading at 6:15 p.m., festivities (reservations required) 7:15 p.m. 80 Shore Road
• Temple Beth Israel Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Family Purim Service and Megillah Reading, Purim Show, Music, Costumes. Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Family Purim Service & Megillah Reading. 1 Temple Drive
• Community Synagogue Thursday, 3:30 pm carnival – A separate room for older students includes a sticky wall, photo booth and more. Tons of new games and bouncy fun for children of all ages. 5 p.m. –Megillah reading and Purim Shpiel. Admission: $20 covers the carnival, craft, lunch, cotton candy and prizes. Pay at the door.

Will you be celebrating Purim? Tell us where in the comments.

Image: Wikipedia photo of hamentashen by Infrogmation

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