Purim, the Feast of Lots, celebrated as a merry-making holiday, will be observed by Jewish Centers, Y.M.H.A.’s and Y.W.H.A.’s on Saturday evening, March 11th, and Sunday, March 12th. A guide to the observance of Purim on the part of Jewish Centers has been prepared by the National Jewish Welfare Board, parent organization of Jewish Centers.
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