Dear Community members,

A happy and colorful Purim!

Our ancestors taught us a very important thing: to make use of every opportunity to enjoy life. Even as history has been full of challenges, we chose light, unity and joy. Therefore laughter, music and song ring out in our homes and community today.

May your tables be laden with fruit, your friendships be sincere and your hearts open. May there be no lack of homentashn, symbolizing the ear of the vizier Haman who sought to harm the Jews as a reminder to us that evil and falseness never win, but courage, hope and unity do.

I hope the joy of Purim inspires in us strength, a sense of belonging and togetherness and faith in the future.

Hag Purim sameakh!

Faina Kukliansky, chairwoman
Lithuanian Jewish Community