MARCH 3 • 2022 | 27
H
illel Day School
of Metro Detroit
held its annual
Havdalapalooza this year on
Jan. 29, welcoming the new
week virtually. Due to the
pandemic, it was held online;
but that didn’t stop families
from joining in. The school
said it had a great turnout
with roughly 70 families
signed on.
Hillel’s Rav Beit Hasefer,
Rabbi David Fain, tells
the Jewish News that
Havdalapalooza is a won-
derful opportunity for the
community to gather and
welcome the new week.
“Activities were offered
for students of all ages, and
we had the opportunity to
partner with clergy and orga-
nizations and celebrate our
diverse Detroit Jewish com-
munity,” Fain said.
Prior to the virtual celebra-
tion, the school distributed
bags to families that includ-
ed a Havdalah set, crafts,
snacks, swag and more.
The Nodel family was
one of the many families
who participated and said
they had a great time. “We
love this event because we
get to see our kids in their
Hillel environment. Even in
a virtual setting, they were
looking for their teachers
and friends, singing along
with the songs and prayers
and feeling connected to the
school community,” they
said.
The school says they are
thankful for all its sponsors
and partners.
RACHEL SWEET ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Hillel Day School’s
Havdalapalooza
Dozens of families gather for a virtual
Havdalah celebration.
The Nodel family participating
from home.
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About 70 families participated virtually.
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