הבלוג של ראש השנה

As if Haas students needed an excuse for a party, today was the eve of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Dana and Amir offered their apartment and everyone clubbed together to provide the food. This included apples and honey (with the hope of a sweet new year), Gefilte fish (ground "filled" fish - yummy, but not the most popular dish at the table...) and tzimmes (baked carrots, dates and raisins). Elad gave us a talk on the symbolism of all the food and then Shauli led the traditional blessings. After that it was time to eat!



The scene is set.



Maya shows off her newly painted finger nails.



Sophia uses her vice-like grip on dad Elliot.



The gathering.



Amir finally makes himself useful.



Ground fish! I liked it...



Sagy tries to blog me, but he's too slow!



Settling in for the night.



Elad in full flow. He's hoping to become a Haas professor when he graduates.



Ready to go.



It's all happening in the kitchen.



Amanda and Fini.



Vince and Christine (still no baby).



Amir and Loren discuss business over a bottle of Sprite.



Dana illustrates the lot of the Haas partner - I know it well.



Amir makes himself useful a second time!



Elliot and me.



Survivors' photo.