North Alabama Jewish community celebrates Purim on Friday
It s called the most joyous date on the Jewish calendar.
Posted: Feb 26, 2021 6:16 PM
Updated: Feb 26, 2021 6:30 PM
Posted By: Grace Campbell
Wearing a mask now means fighting the spread of the coronavirus, but for some, wearing a mask on Friday had a whole different meaning.
The Jewish holiday, Purim, came to an end at sundown on Friday, but earlier in the day, wearing a mask symbolized perseverance for the Jewish community.
The Chabad of Huntsville had a Purim drive-thru celebration on Friday. Rabbi Moshe Cohen told WAAY 31 that the weather and the coronavirus couldn t put a damper on their festivities.