A Perl of an idea

He’s done it again. Rabbi Anchelle Perl is no stranger to innovation. For 37 years his Chabad of Mineola has presented everything from matzo factories to Rosh Hashanah apple cutting to modern day Tuesday night webcasting.

This Pesach, Rabbi Perl is all about family as he introduced his contest that challenges grandchildren to honor their grandparents. “I want to encourage Jewish continuity between generations,” Rabbi Perl said. “Children should understand that the Yiddishkeit of Pesach is there because of their parents and grandparents.” Rabbi Perl’s shul was the first Chabad in Nassau County and his influence extends far beyond Long Island. Children from all over the country are participating in writing essays about their grandparents. In addition to cash and prizes, the actual award that the child receives is not for him or herself; it is a certificate addressed to the grandparent. Details of the contest can be found on chabadmineola.com.

Examples of essays:

My Grandfather by Nechama Herman

My Grandmother by Stephen Dobre