‘Purim in Ireland’ in the UK

Some 120 people joined in the Chabad of Ilford, Essex annual Family Purim party.

This year’s theme was Purim in “Ireland” remembering Mrs. Hennie Sufrin obm, who was born in Ireland and, together with her late husband Rev Aron Dov (AD) Sufrin, planted the seeds in Ilford over 35 years ago for its now blossoming Chabad House and related activities and Shiurim.

Rabbi Aryeh Sufrin MBE, head Shliach addressed the crowd with special teenage and children’s programs which were held simultaneously.

Entertainment was all in house by Nicky Pitch (London taxi driver), who was on the keyboard, food, by our in-house gourmet chef Neil Cohen, and a play – “The Stolen Graggers” by Mrs. Devorah Sufrin and many participants.

A highlight of the event was our very own self-taught juggler Yitzi Muller, aged 10, son of Shluchim to Ilford Essex Rabbi Moshe and Brocho Muller, who kept all entertained while juggling with balls, clubs and with the grand finale, his first time juggling with live fire to the amazement of adults and children alike!