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Purim spiels: Skits and satire have brought merriment to an ancient Jewish holiday

March 11 | Zev Eleff, The Conversation

Purim, the springtime Jewish holiday packed with much merriment and humor, recalls...

The annual Purim Luncheon is one of the biggest events of the year hosted by the Brooklyn Brandeis Society. Pictured from left: Avery Eli Okin, Hon. Miriam Cyrulnik, Richard Klass, Hon. Katherine Levine, Hon. Ellen Spodek and Andrew Fallek. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

Brooklyn Brandeis Society embraces playful spirit of Purim at annual luncheon

March 20 | Rob Abruzzese

The Brooklyn Brandeis Society continued one of its biggest traditions on Tuesday...

Justice Lawrence Knipel, administrative judge of the Brooklyn Supreme Court, Civil Term, will make his third public appearance playing the guitar on Tuesday at the Brooklyn Bar Association. Eagle file photo by Rob Abruzzese

Administrative Judge Knipel to play guitar at Brandeis Society’s luncheon

March 15 | Rob Abruzzese

One of Brooklyn’s top judges, Hon. Lawrence Knipel, administrative judge...

Bay Ridge Jewish Center celebrates Purim

March 20 | Patrick Weinberg

Saturday evening, March 11, the Bay Ridge Jewish Center (BRJC) hosted a...

PHOTOS: Chabad of Bay Ridge parties for Purim

March 15 | Danielle Kogan

Planned and run by one family, Purim at the Chabad of Bay...

Purim events and activities in no short supply

March 11 | Christopher Malone

Purim, among the most joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar, has been...

BRJC celebrates Purim with party

March 9 | Anna Spivak

Put your party hats on for Purim! The Bay Ridge Jewish Center...

Purim’s pure fun in Brooklyn

February 27 | Lindsey Ellefson

On Saturday, February 23, Bay Ridge Jewish Center's community had...

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

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HOSPITAL COMMUNITY, NYPD HOST OUTDOOR BABY SHOWER FOR MATERNITY PATIENTS

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BROOKLYN JEWISH HALL OF FAME WILL INDUCT DIVERSE CLASS OF HONOREES

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