The Catskill Chronicle

MONTICELLO, NY (February 28, 2013) – Chabad of Monticello in conjunction with the Landfield Ave. Synagogue hosted a party to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim at the Synagogue.

Children from all over the County came dressed in colorful costumes. Rabbis Ben Zion Chanowitz and Simcha Zajac read the story of Purim (Megillah), accompanied with a multimedia slide show, after which the children enjoyed visiting the crafts table as well as preparing gifts of food (Shalach Manos) to distribute to their friends and family.

Magic by Samuel was the entertainment, which included the appearance of a flying dove, water evaporating into thin air, and swallowing of a sword.

Snacks and traditional hamantaschen (triangular shaped pastry) were served and a remote control car was given away as a prize.

Some of the children who attended were members of the newly established Chabad Hebrew School / Talmud Torah.

The day concluded with a Purim dinner and music and dance around the tables.

For more information about the Hebrew School, call 845-397-2404, or e-mail info@jewishcatskills.org or visit www.jewishcatskills.org.