Purim Israeli style at the JCC

On March 12, approximately 45 people gathered at the Dwares Jewish Community Center to celebrate Purim Israeli style as part of the Israel Culture Series sponsored by the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island! 

Some people came already dressed in fun costumes and others put on Purim hats, ties and silly accessories that Gaya, community shlichah, provided to get into the group into the Purim spirit.

Participants drank Israeli beer, created Purim-themed cocktails like King Ahasuerus’ Elixer, Queen Esther’s Delight and Mordechai’s Mule and had an opportunity to sample Israeli whiskeys and liquors and enjoy red and white Israeli wines. Traditional Israeli snacks like Bamba and Bissli were available along with hamantaschen from Navad Bakers. 

Everyone enjoyed playing Israeli - themed board games like Israeli monopoly and Shesh-Besh, while listening to fun Purim party music.