Purim Carnival

And finally, after two weeks of crazy hair, silly hats, pj's, and silly walks, the 14th day of Adar Bet arrived. At 8:50 a.m., the first Purim celebrants began to arrive in the Sanctuary entrance, and greeting them at the door were our Isaiah teachers, all decked out in costume.

We started the morning with Purim songs and a Purim play.

Rabbi Greninger and Joel led us in singing Purim songs...

...then Jojo Petersen directed the Purim players in re-telling the Purim story in verse.

Here's our own Edot student - Jason G.- playing Mordechai

Everyone in the audience had groggers - some even had two!

After the play, all the students paraded around the Sanctuary led by Rabbi Greninger while the rest of us sang more Purim songs. Here are the 3rd-6th graders parading around:

And just before we moved to the Social Hall for the games and food, all the teachers went up to the bimah, where everyone could see us and decide who deserved the "best costume" prize. 

Tough choice!

Then we all moved into the Social Hall where an array of booths and events and foods awaited us, not only inside, but outside on the lawn as well.

Daniel T. gave the "hoola hoop" contest a try - nice form!

So did Morrie G. - we've got talent in our Edot class for sure!

I caught Simon trying to decide where to spend his money next

Here's Josh C. giving Ian one of 3 balls to try to knock down the cans - which he did after the 2nd try. Bravo!

Here's Josh R. choosing a prize - a tough job with all the choices

Just outside the Social Hall, I found Sydney "picking a duck" at the booth Michael S. was running

And Jake W. gave Ari G. a good dunking!

While Jacob B. had a wild time in the bounce house:

Going back inside, I ran into some friends:

Batman and Robin (a/k/a Karen G. and Joel S.) in their "we're here to protect you" stance...

Rainbow Brite (Katy) and Heather...

Bill B. sporting a happy face on a happy face...

and Mara K. and friends

Danielle W. gave the hoola hoop contest a run for its money...

And Lauren B. and Ari B. were trying to win one of the fabulous prizes in the Cake Walk contest.

A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL 

I'm already starting to think about next year's costume!