Temple Judea Mizpah Rabbi Amy L. Memis-Foler plays King Akhashverosh during a play Sunday to celebrate Purim at the Skokie synagogue. | Rob Hart~Sun-Times Media

Temple Judea Mizpah children celebrate Purim by watching a play and then participating in carnival games. | Rob Hart~Sun-Times Media

Alan Kotlyar took on the role of Mordecai during Sunday's play celebrating Purim at Temple Judea Mizpah in Skokie. | Rob Hart~Sun-Times Media

Julia Freeman served as narrator Sunday during a play to celebrate Purim at Temple Judea Mizpah in Skokie. | Rob Hart~Sun-Times Media

The Nashir Youth Choir sings a song Sunday as a wrap-up to a play celebrating Purim at Temple Judea Mizpah in Skokie. | Rob Hart~Sun-Times Media

Rylie Gordon, 6, of Niles plays a carnival game Sunday to celebrate Purim at Temple Judea Mizpah in Skokie. | Rob Hart~Sun-Times Media

Kids play games Sunday at a carnival celebrating Purim at Temple Judea Mizpah in Skokie. | Rob Hart~Sun-Times Media

Paul Maitino, 7, of Morton Grove tries his hand at a game Sunday during a carnival to celebrate Purim at Temple Judea Mizpah in Skokie. | Rob Hart~Sun-Times Media