The Hora: A Cautionary Tale

Last night was Eli’s bar mitzvah. It was a fun, raucous and elegant affair. But the evening almost began tragically (well, that’s a bit of an exaggeration…) when, after hoisting each of the family members (by far all in smaller packages than him), Rick (the dad) was lifted skyward in celebration. But the seating surface apparently created very little traction with poppa’s trousers, and he unceremoniously slid right off the chair onto his handlers. Fortunately there was neither property damage nor physical harm done to Rick or his well-meaning co-celebrants!