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Experiencing the Jewish Year: Purim in Four Acts

All Ages, Infants and Toddlers (0-5), Children and Teens (6-17), Adults (18+)

Date : Sunday, Mar 10

Time : 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
1529 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC

Families of children in kindergarten through third grade are invited to use all their senses to engage with Jewish holidays and traditions in this monthly series led by Rabbi Atara Cohen, Director of Jewish Life and Learning at the EDCJCC. Each standalone session will explore themes and values of the calendar through accessible texts and joyful creative activities. In this session we will experience the four key components of Purim: listening to the Megillah, giving gifts to those who are…

Families of children in kindergarten through third grade are invited to use all their senses to engage with Jewish holidays and traditions in this monthly series led by Rabbi Atara Cohen, Director of Jewish Life and Learning at the EDCJCC. Each standalone session will explore themes and values of the calendar through accessible texts and joyful creative activities.

In this session we will experience the four key components of Purim: listening to the Megillah, giving gifts to those who are food insecure, making treats for friends, and enjoying a feast!

Please make sure to register each child in your household who will attend. Contact Rabbi Atara at acohen@edcjcc.org with any questions.

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