Purim is coming soon! The children’s department will be hosting our very own Purim party on Sunday, March 4th, at 2 p.m. We’ll be doing crafts, games, stories and activities – costumes are strongly encouraged! Call or drop by the children’s department to register: 514-485-6900, ext. 4111.
In the meantime, check out these books we have here at the library:
Non-Fiction
Esther
by Miriam Chaikin
Retells the Old Testament story of how the young Jewish girl, Esther, became queen of Persia and used her influence to stop the evil minister Haman from killing all the Jews. The feast of Purim commemorates this event.
Make Noise, Make Merry
by Miriam Chaikin
Retells the biblical story of the rescue of the Persian Jews from Haman’s plot to destroy them. Explains the Purim symbols and tells how the feast is celebrated.
Purim
by Lynn Peppas
Dress like a king or queen, twirl your gragger, and make some noise – Purim is here! One of the happiest Jewish holidays on the calendar, this springtime holiday is celebrated with costume parties, parades, and special foods. Learn the story, customs, and good deeds that are celebrated on this religious holiday.
Queen Esther the Morning Star
by Mordicai Gerstein
Retells the story of how a beautiful Jewish girl became the Queen of Persia and saved her people from death at the hands of the evil Hamen.
La reine qui ne craignait que Dieu
par Colette Kessler
La Bible nous dit l’histoire d’une jeune juive qui devint reine des Perses et sauva son peuple d’un massacre.
Fiction:
Cakes and Miracles: a Purim tale
by Barbara Diamond Goldin
Young, blind Hershel finds that he has special gifts he can use to help his mother during the Jewish holiday of Purim. Features a recipe for hamantashen.
A Costume for Noah: a Purim story
by Susan Remick Topek
Noah’s classmates are busy making costumes for the Purim parade, but he is preoccupied with the imminent arrival of a new baby.
The Hamentash That Ran Away
by Chaiky Halpern
When the king’s cooks bake a huge hamentash, he runs away and teaches the king an important lesson.
Here Come the Purim Players!
by Barbara Cohen
The Jews living in the Prague ghetto gather to watch a troupe of local players reenact the story of Queen Esther.
The Mystery Bear: a Purim story
by Leone Adelson
When he awakens from hibernation, Little Bear’s hunger leads him to a house where a Purim celebration is just beginning.
