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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