Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown held a children’s Purim program this month, when youngsters learned about the holiday, participated in a costume parade, and were treated to Hamantaschen.

In addition to students from Adath Israel’s Sunday school, children from the monthly preschool program also attended along with their parents on March 5. The preschool program is for children ages 2-5 (pre-kindergarten) and their parent or caregiver.

Children learn about the Jewish holidays in an age-appropriate way, make crafts, sing and dance while having a lot of fun.

For Purim, the children made groggers, which are traditionally used during the reading of the Megillah (the story of Esther) to drown out the name of Haman, the villain, in the story of Purim.

The preschool program meets once a month from 9:30 to 10:30 on Sunday mornings during the school year. It is free to attend, and no membership is required. Parents and caregivers are invited to contact Susan Rubin at 203-426-5188 or office@congadathisrael.org for additional information or to register.

Proudly celebrating just over 100 years, Congregation Adath Israel is an egalitarian synagogue that welcomes traditional, interfaith, and all modern families. It is dedicated to sustaining Jewish culture, learning, and spirituality in a warm and welcoming environment.

The synagogue strives to provide families and individuals a connection with Judaism that will endure and be passed on to future generations.

For more information visit congadathisrael.org.