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Photos courtesy of Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia except for Lower Merion Kehillah, which is courtesy of Margarita Moreland
H Costumes, Cookies and Carnivals:
Purim 2023 Recap
amantaschen, music and parades — what a memorable way to bring
everyone together for Purim! This year, the Jewish Federation of
Greater Philadelphia’s Kehillot, neighborhood groups, celebrated Purim
with carnivals, arts and crafts, costumes and delicious foods.

Approximately 1,500 community members across the Greater Philadelphia
area came out to commemorate the joyous holiday.

Kehillah programming is part of the Jewish Federation’s neighborhood
initiative to foster a vibrant Jewish community throughout the Greater
Philadelphia region. Learn more by visiting jewishphilly.org/kehil-
lah or by contacting Director of Community Development Max Moline at
mmoline@jewishphilly.org. Northeast Kehillah
Old York Road Kehillah
Lower Merion Kehillah
Center City Kehillah
The Northeast Kehillah hosted Purim Comes Alive on Feb. 28 at KleinLife with
an exciting evening of interactive stories with jkidphilly and crafts and activities
with Camp Galil.

On March 5, the Lower Merion Kehillah and community partners hosted Purim
Fest ‘23, complete with games, prizes and crafts at the Kaiserman JCC.

The Old York Road Kehillah hosted the Old York Road Kehillah Purim Carnival on
March 5, where participants enjoyed hamantaschen, prizes, inflatable obstacle
courses, slides and more.

The Center City Kehillah, Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel and other community
partners hosted a Purim Block Party in Fitler Square on March 7 featuring DJ
Aluminum, Dr. Dani Dancepants, Drag Queen Storytime, face painting and more!
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