In participation with a local Borders bookstore, Chabad-Lubavitch of Greater S. Louis is hosting a bedtime story hour for children in the community.

Led by Rivka Landa, co-director of the Chabad House, the event – which is open to children ages 1-7, their parents and grandparents – will explore the upcoming holiday of Purim with stories, puppetry and crafts.

The Tuesday evening story hour is a part of Chabad-Lubavitch of Greater S. Louis’ Mommy and Me program. Purim, which marks the annulment of a Persian decree against the Jewish people as recorded in the book of Esther, begins March 20. …