What is Purim?

Monday, March 9, 2009 | 12:01 a.m. CDT; updated 12:25 a.m. CDT, Monday, March 9, 2009

COLUMBIA — The high school youth group at Congregation Beth Shalom held a Purim carnival for children to prepare for the most festive holiday on the Jewish calendar. The synagogue was transformed into a game arena, where children received prizes for playing.

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