Snapshots of some local Purim celebrations around Tucson.
(L-R) Ariel Sare, Naomi Holtzman and Lyle Tumarkin bake hamantaschen during Congregation Chaverim’s Purim Celebration on March 20.At Temple Emanu-El’s March 20 Purim Extravaganza, clergy, staff and members perform in “The Book of Esther” Purim spiel, a family-friendly takeoff on Broadway’s “The Book of Mormon.”Mentalist Brett Barry of Phoenix, left, and Rabbi Israel Becker at Congregation Chofetz Chayim’s Incredible Purim Party on March 24.Using a diorama she created of the king’s palace and the characters of Purim, Esther Becker engages students at Darkaynu – Tucson Jewish Montessori.The Lapko family dress as Wizard of Oz characters at Chabad Tucson’s African-themed Purim in the Jungle celebration on March 24.
(L-R) Cantorial Soloist Nichole Chorny, Rabbi Robert Eisen and Education & Youth Director Rabbi Ruven Barkan read the Megillah at Congregation Anshei Israel’s Purim Palooza party on March 23.