The centrally located CQ Hotel was the venue of this year’s Chabad of Melbourne CBD Purim event and festive after party (seudah).
A large crowd was in attendance as Master of Ceremonies, Chabad of Melbourne CBD’s Shliach, Rabbi Chaim Herzog summarized the story of Purim and its importance to the Jewish people. Rabbi Herzog then introduced the guest speaker of the event, prominent Queen’s Counsel Mr Robert Richter QC. Mr Richter is one of the highest profile lawyers in Australia. He was the former Chairman of the Criminal Bar Association and a past President of the Victorian Council for Civil Liberties.
The Megillah was read for everyone by a student from Yeshivah Gedolah and then the program culminated with dancing as the activities continued through the afternoon. This was the 18th year that Chabad of the Central Business District has held its annual downtown Purim festivities.
