At Chabad, Purim goes Mexican
Advertiser Staff
Chabad of Hawai'i is taking a spicy look at Purim, the festival based on the story of Esther, with a Mexican fiesta at 6 p.m. March 20.
Its "Mexican Purim" includes a Mexican buffet, plus a masquerade contest and entertainment. For children, there will be a pinata and a megillah reading. The orthodox Jewish group meets on the second floor of the Ala Moana Hotel.
Cost is $20 ($10 for ages 2-12).
Information: 735-8161 or chabadofhawaii@aol.com.
ABERCROMBIE TO SPEAK ON PANEL
The Interfaith Alliance Hawai'i will present "Religion and Politics: Polite Conversations," a morning panel with Puanani Burgess, U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie and others at 10 a.m. to noon April 19 at Central Union Church.
The event will be moderated by the Rev. Dr. John Heidel.
Information: Heidel at 261-4585 or Sam Cox, 779-3606.
ECUMENICAL TOUR TO VISIT 3 CHURCHES
The Ecumenical/Interfaith Commission of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu is hosting an Ecumenical Study Tour, with visits to three churches for their Sunday liturgy:
The study tour will be led by Peter Steiger of Chaminade University. Attendees will gather for the first visit at 9:15 a.m. March 30 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. The group is limited to 15 participants.
Reservations: 521-1700.
Information: The Rev. William Kunisch, ecumenical/interfaith officer for the Diocese of Honolulu, 521-1700.
CHURCH HOSTS FREE EASTER MUSICAL
King's Cathedral will present "His Hands," an Easter musical, 7 p.m. March 21-23 at the church, 5740 Kalaniana'ole Highway in the Niu Valley Center.
The performance is free.
Information: 643-7729.
