Sheepshead Bay's Jewish community holds early Purim celebration
Families gathered at the Kings Bay Y in Sheepshead Bay this weekend to celebrate the upcoming Jewish holiday of Purim.
•
Mar 17, 2019, 5:58 PM
•
Updated 2,319 days ago
Share:
Families gathered at the Kings Bay Y in Sheepshead Bay this weekend to celebrate the upcoming Jewish holiday of Purim.
Children played games, and families ate traditional cookies at the holiday event.
The story of Purim is filled with characters who hid their identities, which is one of the reasons why it is customary for children to dress up in costumes.
It is said that the miracle of Purim was that the Jewish people were saved instead of being killed by the king's evil advisor.
The holiday starts Wednesday night March 20 and ends Thursday night March 21.
More from News 12
1:28
Sources: 10-year-old boy in critical condition after being hit by a van on Eastern Parkway
1:33
Beautiful summer weather through Wednesday; high heat & humidity return to end the week in Brooklyn
0:16
Rep. Lawler to announce whether he will run for NY governor
2:00
Operation Bright Eyes: Cameras installed to protect NYC taxi drivers
1:50
MTA announces major accessibility upgrades; Crown Heights Station first on the list
1:57
