Megilla, Games and Purim Festivities at UALBANY 2004


PURIM UALBANY 5764 / 2004 Purim Night: Megillah Reading & Games with Shabbos House In addition to the traditional Megillah Reading each year (that Purim falls during the SUNY academic calendar) we added a few new exciting items to the mix this year. During the Megillah Reading, an accompanying illustrated slideshow had captioned pictures of the Purim Story following the storyline as it was read. While the illustrations came from our children's books, it was quite entertaining and helpful to follow along. Following Megillah and the much anticipated Costume Contest, we played our first game ever of "Who Wants to be a Mitzvanaire" on a full screen projection. Ben Lieb was our Regis, and we had a total of six contestants and all had a good time, not to mention a great learning experience. We also played the "Bowl Race" which used to be play on Sukkot, but is much more appropriate for Purim, anyways. The Campus Center Assembly Hall was filled for Megillah Reading, and quite a few stayed on (not all, of course, it was a Sat Night) for the games following.

	Eric Himy enjoys a bunch of grapes before the Megillah begins. Purim is about feasting, isn't it?
Rabbi Mendel Rubin reads the Megillah...			Pleased to be celebrating Purim!

A $100 Question in "Who Wants to be a Mitzvanaire" hosted by Regis (aka Ben Lieb) with a good time had by all. 6 rounds were played, with highest score by Teri Goldstein. Thanks to Jason Kersch for doing the tech support, and all who helped put the questions together.		Just coming in to the Campus Center Assembly Hall, and getting ready to partake in the festivities.. (R-L) Lytal Pichon, Becky, Michele Gisnburg, Rachel Harris, ? and Leah Tiffany Hezghia.

Ally Newman on the last leg of the exciting, fast-paced Bowl-Race. The press-cameras lined up at back, near Adam timing the race.		Marcus Anderson drew Caricatures of participants in the Purim Night celebration.

At the end of the evening, we took a group photo of all who stayed throughout. This was taken after the Megillah, Costume Contest, 5 Rounds of Mitzvanaire, The Bowl Race Game, and one final round of Mitzvanaire. Thanks to all who participated!

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