There are somber Jewish holidays but Purim isn't one of them. Temple will present
an unusual version of
an ancient Jewish taleStar-Bulletin staff
The holiday Monday commemorates the survival of Jews in Persia 2,400 years ago, thanks to the courage of Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai. When the story from the Book of Esther is read, booing, hissing and other rude noises are traditional at every mention of the villain Haman.
Temple Emanu-El will present "Purim: The Untold Story" at 6:45 p.m. Monday at 2550 Pali Highway. The play is described as an "unconventional" telling of the story, drawing from the film "Chicago" and television's "American Idol" and "The Jerry Springer Show." The program is free and open to the public.
Chabad of Hawaii will hold a community Purim party at 7 p.m. Monday at Chabad House, 419 Atkinson Drive. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. A multimedia presentation will accompany the reading of the Scroll of Esther. Jewish food, including traditional hamantashen pastry, will be served. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for students and children. Call 988-1499.
The Scroll of Esther will be read at an 8 a.m. service Tuesday at Chabad House.
Female members of Chabad will observe another aspect of Purim traditions: the exchange of food gifts called "shalach manos." They will meet tomorrow to prepare food packages for American Jewish military members stationed in the Middle East.
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