MARCH 31 • 2022 | 33

Experiential Judaism is one of Temple Kol Ami’s core religious school missions, 
and its annual Purim Carnival was another huge success. As much fun as it for 
the younger kids to attend, it’s just as much fun for the West Bloomfield syna-
gogue’s teenagers to organize and work the event. It was yet another great day 
at Temple for both age groups, with many wonderful memories created. 

 PHOTOS COURTESY OF TEMPLE KOL AMI

Purim Fun at Temple Kol Ami

Finn Leary tries 
his hand at 
knocking down 
the tin cans.

TKA teacher Margery Jablin watches as 
Jordana Mesa tries the car game.

Addey Bishop loves her custom-made 
balloon.

Reed Chudnof and Ruth Mosseri race down the slide.

Purim is always a joyous holi-
day of rejoicing and exchanging 
food. This year was also the first 
opportunity that members of 
JARC’s Board of Directors had 
to visit with the people JARC 
serves inside their homes since 
the COVID-19 pandemic began. 
Participating board members 
were assigned to JARC homes 
to package and deliver gifts for 

the people living there. It was 
particularly nice to those people 
that joined the Board since the 
COVID-19 restrictions began to 
join in the fun. 
The packages included snacks 
and fruit, socks and other small 
gifts. All participants were 
thrilled to finally be able to 
interact in person in a COVID-
safe way .

 PHOTOS COURTESY OF JARC

JARC Board Members 
Deliver Purim Joy

The ladies at the Nusbaum Home pose with JARC board member 
Sharon Alterman. Sharon went to the Nusbaum Home to deliver 
Purim gifts and treats.

Sandra, a person served by 
JARC, sits with Gail Ruby, a JARC 
board member.

David Grand, a JARC board 
member, spends time with 
Jonathan, a person served by 
JARC. 

