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Never Too Late To...
This Purim, Darchei Noam was definitely
the place to be.
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Our Megillah
reading attracted so many people that it was hard to
find a place to sit in the festively decorated school
auditorium/synagogue! In addition to congregation members
of all ages, special guests included Tinkerbell, a cowboy,
Dalmatian dogs, a huge bee and Winnie the Pooh (who
bore a striking resemblance to Rabbi Stacey). |
The youngest children arrived an hour early
to enjoy a fun Purim-themed story and crafts hour with our
in-house art teacher, Smadar.
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During the Megillah reading,
members of the congregation took turns reading different
parts. In addition to the traditional noise-making for
the evil Haman Rabbi Stacey encouraged audience participation
by prompting everyone to cheer whenever Mordecai's name
was mentioned and whistle whenever Esther's name was
read out. Our resident shofar blower, 11-year-old Neta
Margalit, trumpeted when we heard Ahasuerus's name.
Certain scenes were also acted out by volunteers, and
at one point Rabbi Stacey invited everyone in costume
to parade around the room. At the same time, older children
played "Bingo" with special cards which they
marked whenever they heard specific words from the Megillah
- with winners earning candy for their efforts. |
Throughout the evening, there was constant
traffic at the back of the auditorium, where the refreshments
were set up - including several types of delicious hamentaschen
and all kinds of beverages….
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Little Red Riding Hood sold
raffle tickets and at the end of the Megillah reading
prizes were raffled off. All of the proceeds were donated
to the Reform Movement's "Kamcha D'Pascha"
campaign to provide needy families with food for Pesach.
In addition, a dozen people went home with new books
and games, but everyone left with big smiles on their
faces. |
Update on the Synagogue
Building
Construction is under way on the exterior
of the building in beautiful white stone!
The next stage includes installing the windows, doors,
and solar tubes (our investment in lowering electricity
consumption in the long run by harnessing the energy of
the powerful Israeli sun). This stage will cost around $200,000.
Consider Darchei Noam as a worthy tax-deductible
recipient for your contributions! We are almost there!
Contact us about naming opportunities in memory or in honor
of loved ones.
Help write our new mezuzah --
You can donate one letter for $18.
Become An Overseas Member/Renew Your
Membership for only $180! Your membership will get
you a yearly glossy newsletter with recognition of your
contribution and Darchei Noam memorabilia in the mail. Your
contribution helps ensure that we will always be your Reform
"home away from home" in Israel.
Please visit one of the following web sites to make your
tax-deductible contribution:
http://kbyonline.org/darchei_noam/index.html
or
http://wupj.org.il/Contribute/Giving.asp%20
Please designate the contribution for "Congregation
Darchei Noam - Israel".
Or send a check to:
Congregation Darchei Noam, P.O. Box 1309, Ramat HaSharon
47100, ISRAEL
Phone:972-3-5473594 Fax: 972-3-5493230
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