14 | DECEMBER 10 • 2020 

IN 
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ON THE COVER

JACKIE HEADAPOHL ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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f there ever was a year where 
we were in need of some extra 
Chanukah cheer, it’s this one. At the 
JN, our cup of cheer was overflowing 
as we judged this year’s Chanukah art 
contest. The creativity of this year’s 
batch of young artists was nothing 
short of amazing. 
We chose the unique multimedia 
creation of Lenny Lakritz, 7, of West 
Bloomfield, to grace this year’s cover. 
Lenny, a first grader at Pleasant Lake 
Elementary, was inspired by his own 
family menorah and set out to recreate 
it using clothespins and pom-poms, 
which, he said, reminded him of can-
dles.
His mom Julie Rodgers, a former 
teacher, says, “The family is very artis-
tic. The kids love making pictures and 
cards for family members. They’ve been 
participating in the JN’s Chanukah art 
contest for years.
”
Lenny will receive $100. All the other 
winners chosen by the JN will receive 
$18. 

AGES 6 AND UNDER
FIRST: TAMAR GOTTFRIED, 5 OF SOUTHFIELD
SECOND: JOEL BARENHOLTZ, 4, OF HUNTINGTON WOODS
THIRD: ALIYAH SEGAL, 4, OF BLOOMFIELD HILLS
HONORABLE MENTION: FARA SAULSON, 6, OF FRANKLIN

FIRST
SECOND

THIRD

HONORABLE MENTION

MORE ART ONLINE!

We want to spread the holiday cheer, so 
all 131 submitted Chanukah drawings are 
at thejewishnews.com. Go there and vote 
for your favorite in each age group. The 
highest vote getters in each will receive 
$18, as well. Voting is open now through 
Dec. 17. Winners of the online contest will 
be announced in an upcoming issue.

Oh, Chanukah!
CHANUKAH,

GRAND PRIZE
WINNER LENNY LAKRITZ, AGE 7

