It was billed as “Mega-Mitzvah Mania,” and it certainly lived up to the hype as nearly 200 children and adults gathered at Friendship Circle on December 25 to make their own challahs, create a Havdalah set and participate in other mitzvah (good deed) activities. The energy was palpable as young and old worked side-by-side, buzzing with excitement as their creations came to life. “We were looking for something to do and I got the e-mail from Friendship Circle. My son Max was so excited. He’s never made challah before,” said Melanie Wurtele, who came with her husband, Jonathan, and their three children, Max, five; Julie, three; and Abby, two.
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