This past Sunday evening I enjoyed the honor of being one of the three judges in the first annual Menorah Design Competition at the new and magnificent Rohr Chabad House on GT Campus. The new Rohr Chabad House is the most beautiful and warmest Chabad House I have ever seen in the entire world. The Rabbi and his incredible wife hosted delicious Chanukah buffet dinner. Nothing better to me than watching hungry college kids enjoying a home cooked meal.
The competition was tough and there were seven teams. All the designs we very creative and personally they were all winners to me. I made sure all the students that entered and survived the competition were rewarded with at least $100 cash prize each. Everyone enjoyed the food, competition, and most of all being together with other Jewish brothers and sisters. Below are a few photos of that inspiring evening on 10th Street with the “Best of the Best” in Jewish students! Thankful
These are the two that made this “Chanukah Miracle” happen on the campus of Georgia Tech of GT and GSU Students. Rabbi and Mrs. Shlomo Sharfstein. An amazing team and courageous young Jewish couple. So proud to be a supporter of their mission.
Awesome new kitchen, Students building their own salads at the “build your own” salad station.
Students and guest enjoying the delicious Chanukah treats and previewing the entries in the competition. Lots of smiles.
Team 1 “the Flying & Singing Menorah by Ethan Evans, Yotam Mozinson & Zach Levine
Hovering Menorah, not sure if it worked as planned. I’m sure next year they will get the kinks and bugs worked out. Looking forward to see the next version.
Team 6 “Men-or-ah”
These nine amazingly talented students were the “People’s Choice” winners. The “Live Singing Menorah”.
Barbara and Bob Krasnoff, family friends for many many many moons. Looking wonderful and enjoying evening.
Bob is a Georgia Tech Alumni. Sure was great to see them.
Team 4 “Three” by Nikki Berne
Team 2 “Leggo Make a Menorah” by Rachel Golding
Team 2, Standby Design Rachel Golding
Ben Joseph, Rabbi, and Ben’s very pretty friend
Team 1 “Flying and Singing Menorah”
Everyone is waiting while the “People’s Choice” votes are tallied.
All eyes are focused on the judges for the final decision! “Jewish suspense”!
The Grand Prize Winner “Light It Up GT” designer Justin Eisenberg with Rachel Golding of Team 2
Grand Prize Winner “Light It Up GT” by Justin Eisenberg
Cash Prizes were Generously Sponsored by the GT and GSU Alumni
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