Covenant House Purim Celebration, 1980

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Back in 1980, the Covenant House Tenants Council celebrated Purim with a gala party and dance. Highlighting the evening was the crowning of a Queen Esther and King Ahaseueras, Dolly and Irwin Altman. The Altmans were honored for the volunteer services they performed on behalf of their neighbors. Pictured, along with the Altmans (seated) are former Kings and Queens (from left) Leon Richman and Rose Fishbein; Ben and Leona Feldman; Rubin and Shirley Dobkin; Harry Kessler and Sophie Portnoy, and Ida Solomon. PHOTO: David M. Henschel