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I must be a glutton for punishment since it took me the better part of 3 weeks to catch up with my Hanukkah challenges, and I only just finished them today, BUT I've had this idea rolling around in my head (or as aheatfan/Kristen would call them - popcorn ideas).

In March, on my birthday in fact, my DGS who recently turned 13 will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah. (I've already told him how excited I am that he is having a big party to celebrate MY birthday. LOL) Anyhow, I've thought about offering 3 or 4 challenges - associated with an explanation about some part of the celebration or ceremony. I've got a few ideas, but I thought I'd see if there was interest before really fleshing them out.

Let me know if this sounds interesting. Thanks!

I'm always open to learning traditions and religions I'm not so familar with. 

I would be extremely interested. I’ve learned so much from you.

I'm in!

i'm always up for more challenges and learning new things!

Absolutely interested. Your challenges and information are wonderful. 

I think that is such a great idea!  I would enjoy learning more for sure!!  Not to mention you have great challenges!

Always interested in reading and learning and you have great challenges.  Having said that, I may be MIA for awhile as I have 3 weekends away from home between March and April but I will participate if I can find the time sure!

I'm definitely interested to learn more and participate!

That sounds fun!! I'm all in!

I would love this!

Yes! I’m going to one in May, so it would be great to learn more.

Me too, it was fun and educational to learn about Hanukkah. 

I was thinking of continuing with tu b’shevat snd Purim, but clearly I haven’t done tu b’shevat. I can still do Purim and Passover if you would like but I don’t want to take your challenge. Bar/bat mitzvahs sound like a great idea

SandyK1967 wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 24, 2025 2:45 am

Always interested in reading and learning and you have great challenges.  Having said that, I may be MIA for awhile as I have 3 weekends away from home between March and April but I will participate if I can find the time sure!

I would definitely allow an extended time to complete the challenges.

That sounds interesting!

Don't know if I'll participate... I had intended to do at least 1 of the Hanukkah challenges (had the idea even, just had to execute it) and it didn't happen.

YES!! I'm always up for challenges and have loved learning about Hanukkah. I would love to learn more about your religion!

For sure. It’s always educational to expand one’s knowledge.

I want to say bring it on, because I LOVE to learn new things! 

I'm totally game on learning more about this tradition. Whatever you decide to do Karyn is fine by me.