Purim in Las Vegas
On Thursday night, we went to Chabad of Southern Nevada for Purim. The Megilla (Scroll of Esther) was read quite well, and there was much noise made at the mention of the name of the hated Haman.
On Friday I went back for the morning davening (prayer) and second reading. At this point, I expected a bunch of adult men who would perform the service with the usual weekday efficiency, but what I found was very different. There were adults in costume, children in costume, great joy, and a very friendly bunch of folks. A few photos are below.
2 Responses to “Purim in Las Vegas”
Comment from Manny Blanco
Time July 13, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Hello Brother Greenberg,
It was great reading your site this evening. I started out reading about Chabad on Wikipedia, kept following links, searching net for Jewish Masons and wound up here. I study with our Chabad Rabbi on Mondays when time permits. He has been awesome and I have learned so much from him about Judaism. I am from Williamsburg,Brooklyn, Mom’s maiden name is Liebowitz. I love the Chabad way of opening their hearts to all Jews and all people. It reminds me so much of Masonry. You and I met at Grand Lodge some years back. I will be going this year as well. I think it has been about 7 or 8 years this September that we have attended. G-d Bless and hope our paths cross again.
Sincerely & Respectfully,
Manny Blanco,PM
Moreno Valley Masonic Lodge # 804
Moreno Valley, CA
Grand Lodge of California
Comment from Sarah
Time April 4, 2008 at 10:50 am
Rebecca read the book of Esther from the Lolcat bible…