Purim is a pinnacle of joy in the Jewish calendar, and our JLife team brings this experience to the students of Yavneh…
In the lead up to Adar, the culture of the school begins to shift and excitement grows as students begin to guess the annual dress up theme. As we inch closer towards Purim, students learn about the Mitzvot of Purim through interactive activities during recess and lunch time, assemblies, and both formal and informal learning experiences.
On Purim itself, we unite as a school and dress up in various costumes which connect to the overarching Purim theme of the year. In addition, each student embraces the Mitzvot and Minhagim of Purim by hearing Megilla reading, exchanging Mishloach Manot, giving Matanot L’Evyonim, enjoying a Su’edah as well as dressing up and joining a school-wide tekes..
