March 15, 2006

  • B"H


    PURIM: The Feast of Lots


    Last night we had people over for Shushan Purim. ???? How's that? Well, since we don't live in a walled city or one that was walled during the time of Esther, it wasn't really valid, but since we couldn't celebrate on Monday then last night was better than not at all.


    Once again my lovely wife made delicous food for everybody. This wasn't exactly a sit-down meal, more like a nosh with deserts. There was stuffed pitas baked in the oven, some home-made pizza type things and small squares of bread with lox and cream cheese and dill. For deserts of course we had hamantashen. There was also cakes that were made and store bought. Very yummy for sure.


    Most of the evening was taken up with people gathering in small groups here and there, engaged in their own separate conversations. After most of the eating was done I pulled everyone together so we could tell the story and yell and shout at Achasverous, Vashti, Esther, Mordechai and Haman. (Story, what story? Hmm, for those who don't know I suggest you read the book of Esther. It tells the story of GOD's protection of the Jewish people during one of the many dark times in our history.)


    We had a very diverse group of folks this year. There was a fair spread of ages too. Most everybody seems to have had a good time.  We ended the evening on a really great note. Several of our friends broke off from the main group and really blessed us by doing dishes and cleaning up the kitchen. It's fun to entertain and have guests over, but there's also a lot of work that goes on to make it all happen. When people pitch in to help out it really makes one feel that community is more than just talk and theory.


    Blessings to all for great day,


    Shlomo

Comments (6)

  • Shlomo,

    Thanks for stopping by my site and leaving the encouraging comments - I'm needing them just about now.

    Nice to see you are celebrating Purim - most people don't even know what it means, or that it even exists.  God will protect his people, won't he?

    Take care  --  John

  • Thanks for the comment on my xanga...I'm thinking about running down to the coffee shop here in a little while here today. Good stuff.

    I'm looking forward to Shabbat - I should be able to make it a little earlier this week. Thanks for the invitation!

  • Shlomo,

    thanks so much for the comment on my xanga. You have such a gift of encouragement. I really appreciate you and your friendship.

    Lindsay

  • B"H

    Hi Lindsay,

    Thanks a lot. It's hard to believe that we've been friends for 4 years now. I praise GOD for you and your testimony. May the LORD grant you many more years to serve Him and sow blessings in His name wherever you go.

    Shlomo

  • Wow...Interesting entry....The food sounds great as does the reason for the party.  Nice that people pitched in and helped out.  Whenever we have a party...I'm stuck cleaning up all by myself after everyone goes home. 

    RYC:  Thanks for the lovely comments.  They made my night!!  It's been a hard day.

    I'm subscribing to you if you don't mind...

    Candy

  • B"H

    Hi Candy,

    "I'm subscribing to you if you don't mind..." Ha ha ha, do I mind?? Not at all, in fact I love it. You're welcome here. Thanks for the return comment.

    Shlomo

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