Despite COVID-19, Dor Chadash holds safe, festive Purim event

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Congregation Dor Chadash, one of Kendall’s most active synagogues, recently conducted a Purim “festival” to celebrate the centuries old “feast of lots” commemorating the survival of Jews in ancient Persia.

Complete with costumes, balloons, dancers, giant bubbles and laughing children, the live, socially safe, gathering was the brainchild of Lori Drutz Tabachnikoff, wife of Dor Chadash Rabbi Jonathan Tabachnikoff.

“This was the first time many of our members have seen each other in over a year,” Drutz Tabachnikoff said. “We wanted to make it special yet safe for everyone, children and adults alike. I think we accomplished that.”

Congregants gathered in the business parking lot of Dor Chadash president Carol Price to participate in the variety of songs, contests and a costume party.

“We certainly had a wide variety of costumes,” said Tabachnikoff, who, along with her husband and son Jacob, 4, came dressed as the cartoon family from the popular Incredibles movies.

The winner of the costume party was congregant Dennis Miller, who came as a 1920s-style golfer.

“It was important to not only celebrate Purim, but to provide an opportunity for our congregants to see each other and socialize, even while wearing masks,” Tabachnikoff said.

“This festival not only represents an important part in the history of our people, but also an important milestone in our congregation’s history. COVID won’t stop us from moving forward.”

For additional information on Congregation Dor Chadash, phone 305-595-3008.


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