Word: leverett
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Students such as Canaday resident Angela S. Marinilli '97 and Leverett House resident Paul Li '96 said they are wondering about the fates of their roommates, who were supposed to arrive yesterday...
...tree a "communal" symbol? I certainly don't think so. After all, you can't expect a Jew from New York to overflow with "holiday spirit" when confronted by a 15-foot fir bedecked with glittering tchochkes. In fact, the tree in the dining hall of my own house, Leverett, makes me rather uncomfortable. Does that mean I am not a part of the Leverett community...
...Leverett House Master John Dowling was kind enough to address my concerns. He pointed out that Leverett House, like many other houses, also displays a menorah during Hanukkah. He told me how much he enjoyed learning about the Jewish holiday, and hoped that everyone in the house could "all celebrate together," everyone...
...sure, mine is not the only Jewish opinion on the subject. During one discussion about the Leverett House tree as a religious symbol, one student remarked, "I see no problem with it all. I'm Jewish, my family celebrates Hanukkah, and we have a tree in my home as well...
...Leverett House Tutor John H. Howe said he hasraised the question of Harvard's holidaycelebrations with house residents, most of whomdidn't seem to care about the issue...