Temple Emanu-El families play games for Purim

Temple Emanu-El put on a carnival celebration for families Feb. 21.

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 6:08 p.m. February 21, 2021
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Temple Emanu-El families dressed up for a lively Purim carnival celebration on Feb. 21. Parents and children dressed up in their favorite costumes to celebrate Purim and play carnival games. Children played golf, ring toss, and were entertained by circus clowns and stilt walkers. 

Director of Education Sabrina Silverberg welcomed families to the show.
Director of Education Sabrina Silverberg welcomed families to the show.
Raquel and Jaime Viera embraced the circus life.
Raquel and Jaime Viera embraced the circus life.
Jacob, Shayna and Rabbi Michael Shefrin dressed up colorfully for the celebration.
Jacob, Shayna and Rabbi Michael Shefrin dressed up colorfully for the celebration.
Temple Emanu-El families dressed up for the event.
Temple Emanu-El families dressed up for the event.
Way-Too-Tall Torri made balloon animals for kids.
Way-Too-Tall Torri made balloon animals for kids.
Marison and Ivy Betensky tried to score points.
Marison and Ivy Betensky tried to score points.
Jeff the Juggler put on a show for Violet Link.
Jeff the Juggler put on a show for Violet Link.
Jonah Kindred threw hackey sacks.
Jonah Kindred threw hackey sacks.
Benny Labinger, Mikai Bridges and Isaac Sherff played golf.
Benny Labinger, Mikai Bridges and Isaac Sherff played golf.
Sasha Leopold played ring toss.
Sasha Leopold played ring toss.
Jacob Maggard tried to win the bottle toss.
Jacob Maggard tried to win the bottle toss.
Zoe and Alie Jefferson had fun watching a clown.
Zoe and Alie Jefferson had fun watching a clown.

 

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