purim Archives – Kveller

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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28 Ways to Celebrate Purim with Kids in 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. To celebrate, there are Purim parties, plays, and both traditional and more creative celebrations being planned all over Essex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, and Union counties. So mark your calendars, get your costumes ready, and get ready to party! Want to try your hand at making hamantaschen… >> Read More

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65 Things to Do With Kids in New York This February

Kveller Staff

It may be the shortest month, but this February is jam-packed with fun, family-friendly things to do all over the New York area. The month kicks off by celebrating trees and nature with the holiday… of Tu Bishvat and finishes up with tons of Purim fun and delicious hamantaschen. In between the two holiday celebrations, there are loads of storytimes, Shabbat celebrations, sing-alongs and other ways to keep the winter blues at bay all month long. Purim 2018 begins the evening of Wednesday, February 28 and concludes at sundown on Thursday,… >> Read More

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Kveller Readers’ Kids in Adorable Purim Costumes Will Make You Smile

Joanna C. Valente

This past weekend, many of you celebrated Purim with your kids--which means you are probably exhausted now from all of the candy, getting those costumes perfected, and baking hamantaschen (or, um,… buying them). Because of that, we asked on Facebook to see you and your kids' amazing costumes, so we could collectively kvell. Here are some of our favorites: You can look at the rest here. Share your photos in the comments below. >> Read More

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