The Other Benefit of a Balcony

I have a newfound appreciation for shuls with balconies for women. Despite the fact that I’m the youngest grandchild and have attended a plethora of aufrufs, I have never been to one at a shul with said feature. Well, let me tell you, it’s a whole different experience. Never have I had such a clear shot at the chosson (not to disparage my aim or anything). Fortunately, the chosson’s black hat made a pretty good helmet because he sure was pelted with *soft* candy!!! Ah, brings back fond memories of my friend’s older brother’s aufruf. Trust me when I say I had a lot of kavanah while throwing those candy bags.(This one is for stopping short on the ski slopes and spraying me with snow…This one is for pulling my hair…etc, etc…) However, not all of the 5+ candy bags I hailed in his direction hit him head on. Now if my shul had had a balcony…Just think of the possibilities….