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Purim is here, which means it's time to party! The holiday celebrates Queen Esther and her uncle Mordechai, who saved the Jewish people of ancient Persia by foiling Haman, the king's grand vizier,… who was plotting to annihilate them. And so, we celebrate by dressing up, eating hamantaschen, reading the Book of Esther, booing Haman's name, and drinking abundantly (well, that's just for adults, and certainly not while we're caring for the little ones). Another holiday tradition is producing a Purim shpiel, humorous plays based on the Purim… >> Read More

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The 17 Best Ways to Celebrate Purim With Kids in Baltimore

Kveller Staff

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The holiday of Purim is just around the corner and its time to dust off your costume and get ready to nosh on hamantaschen. We’ve put together a list of the best Purim carnivals, megillah readings,… and Purim spiels in the Baltimore area to help you celebrate this fun-filled, family-friendly holiday. Need a quick refresh on the Purim story? We’ve got you covered. While some of us are firmly in the DIY camp, we’ve also got the 9 Best Purim Costumes You Can Buy on Amazon Right Now and 6 children’s… >> Read More

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35 Family-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Purim in New Jersey

Kveller Staff

The holiday of Purim is just around the corner and its time to dust off your costume and get ready to nosh on hamantaschen. We’ve put together a list of all the Purim carnivals, megillah readings,… and Purim spiels near you to celebrate this fun-filled, family-friendly holiday. Need a quick refresh on the Purim story? We’ve got you covered. While some of us are firmly in the DIY camp, we’ve also got the 9 Best Purim Costumes You Can Buy on Amazon Right Now and 6 children’s books that tell the… >> Read More

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The Best Ways to Celebrate Purim With Kids in New York

Kveller Staff

Purim might just be our favorite Jewish holiday. It has a dramatic story with a king, queen and bad guy (Boo Haman!); costume parades; hamantaschen and carnivals. We’ve rounded up some of the best… ways to celebrate this kid-friendly holiday all over the five boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester, so dust off your costume, grab a noisemaker, and get ready to party! Purim 2018 begins at sundown on Wednesday, February 28th and concludes the evening of Thursday, March 1st. Brooklyn Family Purim Celebration Choose from two age-appropriate family celebrations.… >> Read More

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The Best Purim Parties in Middlesex & Monmouth County New Jersey

Kveller Staff

As far as Jewish holidays go, Purim just about has it all. A dramatic story with kings, queens, and intrigue; costume parades; delicious three-cornered pastries and carnivals all add up to one of the… most kid-friendly and fun holidays on the Jewish calendar. There are so many fun ways to celebrate the holiday all over Middlesex and Monmouth counties, from Megillah readings and hamantaschen baking to Purim carnivals and beer tastings. So mark your calendars, prepare your costumes, and get ready to party! Purim 2018 begins the evening of Wednesday, February 28… >> Read More

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