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GOING UNDERGROUND FOR PURIM 2010..... On Saturday 27th February the usual chaos ensued at HWPS when our annual Purim Spiel took place, this year with the theme of Underground stations. Led by our Rabbi 'Hammer-Smith' a great time was had by all. Here are some informal snaps of the night! Can you guess the names of the other stations portrayed?

Purim is a celebration of the events described in the Book of Esther, which we read on the 14th of Adar. It's a time for feasting and merrymaking as we celebrate the survival of the Jewish people, despite the attempts of our enemies to destroy us. We drown out Haman's name each time it is read out, enjoy ourselves to the maximium, including wearing costumes and even getting drunk!

Purim is derived from the lot (Pur) cast by Haman to determine the day on which the Jews would be exterminated. We eat Hamantaschen, three cornered cakes filled with poppy seeds and other fruits.

In the story, Mordecai, Esther's cousin, refuses to bow before Haman, the vizier of King Ahasuerus, and as a consequence Haman seeks to annihilate the Jewish people. The actions of Mordecai and the courage of Esther avert tragedy and it is Haman who is executed.

Hatred of minorities existed then and still exists today. Anti-Semitism has not disappeared, but despite all our past pain the Jewish people have survived.

Come and join us at Harrow and Wembley for our annual Erev Purim Spiel!!

Haman...Boo!......Mordecai.....Hooray! Pictured above is how we have celebrated Purim in some  previous years. Elvis and US style! The last picture was in 2004, when in Bob The Builder style we said goodbye to our old building! In 2005 we read it to the Megillah Rap! And our children made face masks, greggers, fancy plates and hamentaschen!

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