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Purim Carnival

February 7, 2016 by HCRJ Web Admin

 

 

 

Get your gregors out. Purim is around the corner and we are ready to celebrate!

Moon walks, games, food and laughs!  Be part of the fun and wear a costume or a funny hat.

Last year, Rabbi Gross got a pile of pies in his face at the Purim party.  What will happen this year?  Check out photos from last year.

Sponsorships are available from $50 to $150 levels.  Contact Michelle at hcrjyouth@hcrj.org for more information.

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Hamentaschen Baking Day

February 7, 2016 by HCRJ Web Admin

Purim is Coming!  Purim is Coming!

 

Join us for a morning of coffee, conversation and hamentaschen baking!   Hamentaschen made will be used for our oneg and Religious School.

This is a great way to get involved and meet new people.  No experience needed.

Want to make hamentaschen at home?  Here is a recipe we found on Reform Judaism.org

Ingredients:
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
Filling:
6 ounces chocolate chips
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, beaten
Directions:
Combine all dough ingredients and blend well to make cookie dough. Roll thinly on lightly floured board.
Combine all filling ingredients except egg in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until melted. Remove from heat. Blend in egg.
Cut dough into circles and place one teaspoon of filling in each center. Pinch up sides to form 3-pointed hamantasch.
Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

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Purim Carnival and Religious School

February 2, 2015 by HCRJ Web Admin

Join us for some food and fun at our HCRJ Purim Carnival!  “Cast your Lot” to see who will have to face the dunk tank, compete against your foes on the obstacle course or just come for the fun of it all!

Wear your favorite costume and join us for a super fun-filled morning including a Purim Puppet Show, Hamantaschen, crafts and lots of fun with new friends and old.

Family Breakfast at 9:00 AM

Religious School at 9:30 AM

PreSchool Puppet Show at 10:00 AM

Carnival from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

It is a mitzvah to give “mishloach manot” (gifts of food) to increase friendship and community among Jews. Bring food and always needed items from home to donate to JFS to help those in need.

Activities will include: Face Painting, cake walk, carnival games, photo booth, prizes, raffles, food and fun!  There will be a separate play area for kids under 5.

$9 per person in advance, $12 per person at the door, Kids under 3 are FREE!

To register click here.

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