In preparation for Hannukah, I spoke with Stanley Corngold of the German Department about the possibility that his retirement would be his gift to me. This set the stage for the celebration. Ben was excited to get not one not two but three video games to match the 3 blazers that came for the women around him. This amused those assembled at the table as the candles were lit and more presents were opened including this Hannukah tray which served as a centerpiece as we opened the hannukah kit and Ben took his video games to the other room as the hannukah candle holder got scrutinized by the elders and the fire kept on burning.

My plate was clean which was cause for Lizzie and Sara to celebrate as Suzanne pondered bringing on the desserts to complete the feast.

In the other room, there was discussion of whether Jane's falling asleep and Ben's playing a PS2 game made it an official Havurah. Seva believed and the computer confirmed that it was. Happy first night to all.