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Kol Ami gives Jewish celebration a twist

The Columbian
Published: March 26, 2011, 12:00am
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From left, Miriam Jaffe, Jackie Wetchler, Ben Dreon, Mitchell Kaiser, and Rabbi Elizabeth Dunsker participate in Havdalah, part of the Congregation Kol Ami's Purim celebration.
From left, Miriam Jaffe, Jackie Wetchler, Ben Dreon, Mitchell Kaiser, and Rabbi Elizabeth Dunsker participate in Havdalah, part of the Congregation Kol Ami's Purim celebration. Photo Gallery

The Congregation Kol Ami celebrated Purim, a significant Jewish holiday, in groovy style.

During the synagogue service, the Book of Esther was read while the congregation, dressed in costumes reminiscent of the 60s, played its part, booing and hissing whenever Haman’s (the bad guy) name was mentioned.

Other activities included Havdalah, a ceremony to signify the conclusion of the Sabbath, and the Sunday afternoon Purim carnival.

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