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Purim 2014 has Arrived

Rivka Frimer — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 09:52:51 +0000

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… Read more...

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Purim – From Cinderella to Queen Esther

Rivka Frimer — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 09:30:03 +0000

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

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The Esther’s That Matter Most

Nili — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:43:00 +0000

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,… Read more...

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A Cinderella Story

Nili — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:32:18 +0000

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.… Read more...

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