Hamantaschen Time
Purim is arguably the most festive holiday of the Jewish year. There are many traditional elements to the holiday — we celebrate salvation from...
Happy Fun Purim! A Real Favorite
A group of Jewish women were recently asked what their favorite holiday was. The majority answered, “Purim!” Why? Because it is fun, can be...
HoCo to Host Annual Purim Palooza
Few things bring Howard County’s Jewish community together like Purim Palooza and the Kids Activity Expo, and the 24th annual holiday event is expected...
Sober Purim
While many people can’t wait to crack open the booze each Purim, some in Baltimore’s Jewish community find themselves in a difficult situation, struggling...
Purim Change of Pace
Hamantaschen talk is always about the filling: prune, poppy, apricot and strawberry, just to name a few favorites. I love being creative with the...
Purim Roundup!
Purim begins at sundown on Wednesday, March 5. The JT has put together a selection of events and megillah readings in the area. From...
Fun Purim Crafts For Kids
Make a Purim Grooger
You will need:
Popping corn
pencil
empty juice can (with only 2 holes at the top that were used for pouring
cardboard
scissors
colored felt
household cement
glue
Put a...
Purim Primer: Some quick facts about the Festival of Lots
Purim is a minor festival telling the story of the saving of the Jews from possible annihilation in the Persian Empire, 473 B.C.E. The...
Self-Invented Character Groggers
(Ages 3 to 10)
Materials Needed
Empty (clean and dry) plastic milk or juice container with handle (quart or half-gallon), save the lid too!
White glue, scissors
Beans,...
Designer Mishloach Manot
(Ages 12-16 years)
Materials Needed:
Colorful pasteboard
Assorted wrapping paper
Ribbon
Self-adhesive stickers
Clear tape
Scissors
Tissue paper for inner wrap
Actual gifts for inside (at least two different foods)
Instructions:
Step 1—Bring one corner...
