Congregation Ner Tamid to Celebrate Purim in Acworth

It is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Feb. 24.

Reform Jewish Congregation Ner Tamid, which holds Shabbat services, religious school and other activities at various locations in Cobb, will celebrate Purim with a carnival next Sunday at Mountain View Prep, 2320 Baker Rd., Acworth. The carnival, which will feature games, a bouncy house, hair spraying, face painting, tattoos and a costume contest, will begin at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 24 with the megillah. Purim is annual spring holiday that celebrates the bravery of Queen Esther and Mordechai, who foiled the plans of the king's advisor to destroy the Jews in Persia. This year, it begins on the evening of Feb. 23 and concludes the following night. Admission is $12 per child and free for parents. The cost of food will range from 50¢ for chips, soda…

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Purim Carnival in Acworth

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Partly sunny skies are in for today, with a high near 64, east wind between 5 and 10 mph and gusts as high as 15 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Temperature will drop to a low around 47 tonight. Super Tuesday Blog: Gingrich Wins Georgia: Watch a replay of Patch's coverage of the GOP presidential primary across the state. West Cobb Purim Carnival: Congregation Ner Tamid, a Reform Jewish congregation serving West Cobb, Paulding, Cherokee, Bartow, Douglas counties and surrounding areas, is having a Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 11 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. It will be held at Mountain View Prep, 2320 Baker Rd NW, Acworth. Tickets will be sold at the door for games, prizes and food items. Only cash will be accepted. All proceeds …

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