Chai Jewish Center Hosts Annual Purim Celebration

Celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim at the Annual Community Celebration with the Chai Jewish Center in Canton.

The festivities will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the Center, 580 Washington St., on Thursday, March 8 at 5.00 p.m. Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, Megillah Reading, Hamentashen, music, entertainment and activities for the kids. 

Adults and kids are invited to come in costume and receive a Purim gift. All are welcome to join, regardless of Jewish affiliation or background.

The event is $10 per person and $18 per person after February 26. Folks can R.S.V.P. by Sunday February 26. RSVP by email at CatonChaiCenter@Yahoo.com or call 781-821-2227. For more information, or to be a sponsor of the event please contact the Chai Center at www.CantonChaiCenter.com

The Chai Jewish Center will also host a special Pre-Purim Celebration just for kids. Join in for Purim Magic at the Chai Jewish Center on Sunday, March 4 at 3:00 p.m. 

Ever wonder how magic tricks really work? This program investigates the science behind the "magic" of several classic magic tricks. Enjoy a sidesplitting journey of spectacular science experiments that will keep kids riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. Age-appropriate in content and length. Kids can also make a Purim project and learn about the unique customs of Purim!

This event is $15. Please RSVP by email at  JewishCanton@gmail.com or call 781-956-2507.

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 7 and ends at nightfall on March 8. 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." The name of the holiday, Purim, literally means "lots," for Haman determined the day of the annihilation by drawing a lottery. 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. 

-Contributed by the Chai Jewish Center.