Adar Art, Purim Theater, and a Torah Parade
Adar is a time of increasing joy. See a painting welcoming a Torah, a flute boy getting rid of evil decrees, and learn about Purim Kattan, little Purim.
Tag: Purim
Mask for Purim
Purim mask – a mask is a symbol of “hidden.” Purim mishloach manot made out of decorated oatmeal containers with Purim wrapping paper, colored hamantaschen and Esther pointing at Haman illustration.
Watercolor Sketch: Esther Points at Haman
I started this sketch of Esther pointing out Haman to Ahashverosh of Persia way back in December. It is based on an old painting – if you want, you can look it up. I liked the idea of the boldness of Esther. Is she someone to emulate? Can we find evil and point it out? […]
Review with Purim Presents
Review of cardinals, mishloach manot, challot, wine glass watercolor, Shabbat watercolor, blue jay, chickadee, finches, Purim, agunot, JPiX, and bok choy
Purim Illustrated: Esther Points
Purim is coming – see Esther, Ahashverosh and Haman illustrated. Oatmeal containers are decorated for shaloch manot.
Purim is Coming
Can you name the characters from the Book of Esther in this drawing?
Ruby Tuesday: Purim Presents
Containers for Mishloach Manot
Week in Review
forsythia, JPIX, Public History and a seder, networking, a magical tree, Amalek and Purim are all part of my weekly blog review.
Hamantaschen Recipes
Hamantaschen, three-cornered baked goods for Purim, can be filled with sweets, jam, prune, chocolate chips or even savories like spinach.
Be Happy Adar Is Coming
Jewish month of Adar starts this week; when Adar comes, our sages tell us, we increase in happiness. But we need to temper our happiness because of the anniversary of the Merkaz HaRav massacre. Also, remember to drink responsibly.