Purim 5769

Tonight was the Purim party at B'nai Israel. Since the story takes place in Persia, I came in my Middle Eastern garb and felt slightly overdressed. The only other adults who were in what could be considered a costume was young woman wearing a renaissance dress and a pair of ceramic horns, and the student rabbi as an angel in a miniskirt. Most of the other adults went with the sweat shirt and funny hat motif.

The children, who nearly outnumbered the adults, sported a variety of disguises ranging from a penguin to a Hogwart's student, and at least three espionage agents. One of the members, who is a volunteer fireman, wore his fireman suit. Almost thought we'd need his services during Havdala because the candle flame was getting pretty big and the cheerleader's pompoms were getting a little close.

There was a lot of food, as is usual in these celebrations, but last year there was wine. There wasn't any wine this year. Maybe that's a good thing… last year I did get just a bit tiddly.