In preparation for Hannukah, I spoke with Stanley Corngold
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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
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not two
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but three
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video games to match the 3 blazers
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that came for the women around him. This amused those assembled at the table
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as the candles were lit
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and more presents were opened
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including this Hannukah tray
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which served as a centerpiece
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as we opened the hannukah kit
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and Ben took his video games
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to the other room as the hannukah candle holder
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got scrutinized by the elders
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and the fire
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kept on burning.
My plate was clean
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which was cause for Lizzie and Sara
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to celebrate as Suzanne pondered
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bringing on the desserts
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to complete the feast.
In the other room, there was discussion
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of whether Jane's falling asleep
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and Ben's playing a PS2 game
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made it an official Havurah. Seva
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believed and the computer confirmed
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that it was. Happy first night to all.