Megillah Reading & Costume Parade

2/27/2010  7:15 PM

Lovers of merriment, mark your calendars! The Jewish festival of Purim is around the corner, and it’s time to celebrate at Temple Israel in Ridgewood. The beautiful Queen Esther, her loyal cousin Mordecai, the love-struck King Ahasverosh, his spurned spouse Queen Vashti, the evil Haman, and his evil wife Zeresh comprise the cast of colorful characters in this timeless tale of the ancient Israelite victory over adversity.