Members of Islington’s Jewish community celebrated the festival of Purim in style last week at a special football-themed fancy dress event.
About 40 people attended the celebrations at The Dead Dolls House in Upper Street to mark the Jewish holiday, which commemorates the salvation of the Jews in ancient Persia.
During the event, there was a traditional Megilla reading – a first-hand account of the events of Purim. And a fundraiser raffle was held for an authentic autographed picture of the 2014/15 Arsenal FA Cup winners.
A total of £1,010 was raised, with Ben Wasserstein going home with the prize.
Guests also enjoyed a kosher cocktail menu and traditional “hamantaschen” – Jewish filled pocket pastries.
The event was organised by Rabbi Mendy Korer of Chabad Islington, who said: “It was a fun evening.
“It was very special for the community to be able to celebrate at a trendy Islington location.”
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