Tag Archives:Purim
Purim 2014 has Arrived share
Today the event of Purim has begun…the streets are covered with children on their way to school in costume, all the stalls in the markets are outselling their costume accessories, and those in the city will not be able to pass through without being aware that something is going on today. Purim celebrates the story […]
Purim - From Cinderella to Queen Esther share
Two very different stories have happened in Israel over the years, both of which include 3 very similar factors- Both from Sephardi Backgrounds Both events happennd around Purim Both girls went from a quiet life to being Princesses The Facts – 1928 -Tzipora Tzabari – From a Yemiite Background Tzipora rode her donkey and cart to deliver milk to the […]
The Esther's That Matter Most share
Growing up in Israel in the 1970’s, there were 2 Esther’s in my life. There was, of course, Queen Esther that made her grand appearance once a year during the holiday of Purim. And then there was Esther Roth Shahamorov, a legendary athlete. Both women were heroes of mine. Queen Esther of the Book of […]
A Cinderella Story share
When Purim comes to town it is always remind me of the Cinderella story. For one day only, you can be who (or what) you want. In 1928, on the streets of Tel Aviv, the Cinderella story came to life. 16-year-old Tzipora Tzabari was born in Yemen. She came with her family to this coastal […]
