Celia Gurevitch Jewish Community Library

As I was fulfilling a mitzvah Thursday night by listening to the Megillah I noticed that some of the younger children were not as attentive at the first few chapters, when the name of the story’s antihero was not mentioned. My wife noticed this too and suggested that I grab a few books retelling Esther’s story from the library specifically written for children. That is why you might have seen me dashing out during the reading and returning a few minutes later with 5 or so colorful books. Next year I will be more prepared and have the books in the sanctuary in advance. This way the kids can also familiarize themselves with the story, before the booing and merry noisemaking starts.