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Our Temple Emanu-El Shabbaton concluded with a Havdalah service under the stars on a crisp, clear evening in February. Ella holds our family’s candle just before it is extinguished in the wine cup signifying the end of Shabbat and the beginning of another week.

For more information and pictures from the Shabbaton, visit the Lomdim site.

LA’s current favourite cocktail is the French 75.

Served in a flute, the ingredients are:

• Two ounces gin
• 1 1/2 Ounces of Simple syrup
• juice of half a lemon
• Champagne

Directions: Combine sugar, lemon juice, and gin in a shaker full of ice. Shake well, then pour into a tall glass and top with champagne. (If possible, ice the glass ahead of time.)

(What!? She makes great tips and it will help her through university.)