JEWSINTHED ON THE COVER
CHANUKAH, Oh, Chanukah! 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 candles. His mom Julie Rodgers, a former teacher, says, “The family is very artistic. 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.
GRAND PRIZE WINNER LENNY LAKRITZ, AGE 7
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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.
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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
