Lee Diamond – Hoomen Tashen for Sale
It’s still a week and a half till Purim.
But these “ear shaped” triangular delicacies have been on sale since Hanukah—Filled with Moon or Jam or anything sweet.
I walked this week through the crafts’ Shuk in Nachalat Benyamin and countless stores were decked with costumes and hats and bangles of every sort. My own downtown in Kfar Saba is fully ready for the onslaught of Purim.
There is the taste of Simchat Purim in the air.
School events are planned. Synagogues are ready for the Chag and the Megillah readers are already practicing the special trope!
People will be at work on the day mostly but often in costume or with a cute hat. Adults will be at Purim parties and often drinking a bit more than usual.
Tel Aviv will be the “start up” and Jerusalem will only celebrate on the next day. We will also see an “Ad DeLo Yada” Purim parade near Tel Aviv.
And everyone will declare Purim Sameach for a few days before and after.
And we all
Will be aware
That we were (and are) in danger
Of extinction
But we survived ( and will)
This is our secret . Keep it!
Purim Sameach
