Order your Hamentashen – support Assisted Living program

Once again, the Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence is selling their popular Hamentashen (pronounce, most commonly, hah-muhn-tah-shuhn). You can order either poppy, prune, apricot, lemon, chocolate or raspberry – or do a mix and match.

They are $18.00/dozen – Orders will be accepted until Tuesday, March 8th

Call and reserve your order today! 401-732-0037 ext. 112

Pick-up day is Tuesday, March 15th between 9:00AM-5:00PM – at 3 Shalom Drive in Warwick.

What is Purim?

The Jewish holiday of Purim is celebrated every year on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar (late winter/early spring). Purim 2022 begins on Wednesday night, March 16 and continues through Thursday, March 17, (extending through Friday in Jerusalem). It commemorates the (Divinely orchestrated) salvation of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian empire from Haman’s plot “to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews, young and old, infants and women, in a single day.” Literally “lots” in ancient Persian, Purim was thus named since Haman had thrown lots to determine when he would carry out his diabolical scheme, as recorded in the Megillah (book of Esther).

Hamantaschen are the triangular pastries associated with the holiday of Purim, when Jews read from the Book of Esther, the Megillah, and celebrate the triumph of good (Esther) over evil (Haman, who planned to destroy the Jewish people). There are many interpretations of the shape of the cookie, what is in the cookie, and all the various symbols – but it’s easiest described as the triumph of good over evil.

Tamarisk is a Rhode Island assisted living residence connecting tradition to learning new things and making new friends.Nestled in tranquil gardens, Tamarisk offers a close-knit community and a home-like ambiance that greets you with smiles and friendly faces. In a community like ours, everyone is important, each face is familiar.