When walking into DRS yeshiva on Purim night, one can’t help but feel “marbim b’simcha.” The annual DRS Purim Chagigah is a highlight of the year and is unique to DRS, as it is one of the few schools that hosts its students and their parents at a fun, exciting, and inspiring SimchatPurim event.

The night began when students, parents, and community members filled DRS’s beautiful beit medrash for Megillah reading led by Rabbi Kaminetsky. Following Megillah, students and parents enjoyed a festive ‘break-fast’ meal in the gym. The highlight of the night was a siyum by 30 students who completed Masechet Makkot or Moed Kattan. On Purim, we celebrate the fact the Jews at that time willingly reaccepted the Torah, and it was so inspiring to see high-school students accept this great project upon themselves in honor of the holiday.

The night continued as DRS students and rebbeim, decked out in Purim costumes (see Page 86), danced for hours to the lively music of Neshoma Orchestra. Following dancing, everyone enjoyed the annual student-created comedy videos, and a comedy performance of DRS: The Musical by some of the DRS rebbeim. The night faded away as the student body burst into laughter.

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