Opening with the reading of the Megillah, being the first ones worldwide to start the holiday of Purim, the holiday has begun down under in Sydney, Australia.
As Purim is a time of giving and inclusion, Sydney launches into a huge giving project headed by Rabbi Chaim Levy of Sydney’s Shul and Tomer Hemed of the Israeli National team and the Australian Premier League.
Hundreds of children from the community have been packing gift bags together with writing heartwarming notes for children in the hospital to be distributed over the Purim holiday.
Over 2,000 packages are already on their way to Sydney hospitals, and the distribution will continue over the next coming days. Although visitors are still not permitted in hospitals, the joy of the holiday will reach everyone.
“The essence of the holiday is finding the hidden miracles in our lives despite the challenges… what better way to celebrate than giving back to these young children,” says Rabbi Chaim Levy.
Beautiful I would like to wish the entire community of Sydney Australia a Frillchen Pruim
Mechoyil el choyil!!