Gwinnett County teens delivering 400 gift packages to celebrate Purim
Gwinnett Jewish teens uplifting community
The Jewish holiday Purim begins next week and a group of Gwinnett County teens put together 400 Purim gift packages to deliver to Jewish families in Gwinnett.
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - As the Jewish holiday of Purim approaches next week, a group of Gwinnett County teens is leading an effort to uplift their community.
What we know:
Through their involvement in CTeen, a network that connects Jewish students across metro Atlanta, the teens have organized a delivery of 400 Purim gift packages to Jewish families throughout the county.
The initiative comes at a time when many Jewish teens are facing hostility in schools and online, according to organizers. By distributing the gifts, the teens hope to send a message of support and solidarity, reminding their peers that they are not alone.
The backstory:
Purim, a holiday that commemorates the survival of the Jewish people as told in the biblical Book of Esther, begins on Thursday night and is traditionally celebrated with festive meals, charity, and gift-giving. The Gwinnett teens say their efforts reflect the spirit of the holiday, which emphasizes kindness and community.