1400 children danced their way through Purim at Jewish Care’s tenth Purim Zumba with seven Jewish primary schools taking part in the sponsored Zumba sessions led by Mouve
with Dancing with Louise. Participating were primary schools included Eden Primary School, Independent Jewish Day School, Kerem School, Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Primary School, Naima Jewish Preparatory School, Nancy Reuben Primary School and Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School. Jewish Care staff also took part in a Zumbathon.
Funds raised will support Dance Therapy sessions for Jewish Care’s centres for people living with dementia supporting the older members of our community.
Celebrations and parties took place across Jewish Care homes and community centres.
Meanwhile, Jewish Care Families brought warmth and joy to the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Campus with its Jewish Care Tots Intergenerational celebration.
The event was filled with music, laughter, and the magic of Purim, bringing generations together in a vibrant celebration of tradition and togetherness.
The room was alive with warmth as Hayley from Adventures with Kids Classics brought the story of Purim to life to —from babies and tots to parents, grandparents, and residents of Jewish Care’s Otto Schiff care home.
Nicole Ashton, from Jewish Care’s JC Tots Committee, expressed heartfelt gratitude:
“Today’s intergenerational Purim event was such a moving reminder of the power of community – babies and toddlers united with older care home residents through music and story-telling, sharing smiles and hamantaschen.
“Thank you everyone who came for making it so special. Your generosity helps Jewish Care in its vital work supporting those who need it most in our community. Purim Sameach!”
Ellisa Estrin, Jewish Care’s Director of Fundraising & Marketing, said,
“It is so important to celebrate Purim as a community together at parties filled with joy and community spirit, supported by our dedicated staff and amazing volunteers across Jewish Care and Jami, part of Jewish Care.
“It’s been fantastic to see hundreds of children getting into the Purim spirit at Jewish Care’s Purim Zumba. I would like to thank them all for taking part and having fun whilst raising funds for dance therapy at our dementia day centres and fulfilling the mitzvah of supporting others on Purim.
“I’d also like to thank our wonderful Jewish Care Tots Committee and all of our guests, including our care home residents and relatives, who created this special celebration of Jewish identity and traditions across the generations.”