Purim | My First Festivals

Duration: 14'15''

Synopsis

We follow Sophia and her family as they celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim. After travelling across to the local kosher bakery, Sophia and her family are shown the traditional food hamantaschen, before having a go at trying to make their own.

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