Fort Schuyler Magazine Fall 2021

JEWISH CULTURE CLUB

T he Jewish Culture Club was established to promote an understanding of Judaism, Jewish History and Jewish culture. Its members work towards establishing better bonds between Jewish students on and off campus, and between Jewish and non-Jewish students on campus. The Club fosters the spirit of high scholarship, character and service. In time for the winter festivities, the Jewish Culture Club organized a Hanukkah celebration at the Admiral’s Quarters in late November. Admiral Alfultis and his wife Kim Alfultis were pleased to host the gathering. Dr. Mark

Meirowitz, the Club’s faculty advisor, welcomed members Bridget Stack, Club President, Club Officers Uri Shakked, Mark Shekhter and Alexander Goldberg, and other guests. Hanukkah is the eight-day Jewish holiday celebrated with the lighting of the Menorah (candelabra), traditional foods, and gifts. The holiday signifies a miracle in which one day’s supply of oil allowed the Menorah in Jerusalem’s rededicated Temple to remain lit for eight days. Stack and her mother, Alicia Popper prepared the Hanukkah dinner for all. Ms. Popper and Professor Sam Yahalom of the College’s Global Business and Transportation department shared on the importance of the Hanukkah holiday. Shakked lit the Menorah and offered the blessings.

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