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ver 500 people joined the Royal Oak 
Chabad Jewish Center for its annual 
Purim celebration, this year’s theme 
being “Purim in Israel.
” The event took place 
March 24 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market.
Guests had the opportunity to “travel through” 
various locations with corresponding activities 
in Israel, including a petting farm at a kibbutz, 
art corner in Tzfat, fresh juice squeezing in Jaffa, 
photo booth at the Western Wall, wine tasting 
at the Galil and a big “Tel Aviv shuk,
” where 
they got kosher and fresh shawarma and falafel, 
babka, seven species of Israel and much more.
They also had the opportunity to hear the 
story of Purim from the Megillah with a special 
show from Elsa as well as do other mitzvot of 
Purim. Many had the opportunity to put on 
tefillin by the “Kotel.
”
“This year, the story of Purim and the mes-
sage of standing together with our connection 
to God and our heritage was very clear to all of 
us,
” says Rabbi Moishie Glitsenstein, director of 
Royal Oak Chabad Jewish Center. “We’re glad 
that with the support of the community, we’re 
able to bring our community together and to 
give them strength in this difficult time “
This is one of many programs and events 
provided for the community by the Royal Oak 
Chabad Jewish Center, which makes Jewish life 
accessible, meaningful and enjoyable to thou-
sands in the heart of the Woodward corridor 
— and always provides creative and fun ways to 
bring the community together. 

Royal Oak 
Chabad’s 
Purim in Israel 

Families enjoy the Purim meal. 

Ashley and Lielle Lugashi playing with a baby goat.
Adults and children getting ready to hear the Megillah.

Kids paint at the art corner.
Marla and Leora Jahnke work at the 
Juicing Station.