As Holocaust survivor Sidney Schenk entered the sanctuary of the newly established Beth Am synagogue, he carried in his arms a fellow Holocaust survivor: the Torah scroll of Roudnice nad Labem, a relic of a bygone Jewish community 6,000 miles away.
That New York Vibe and a Life in San Diego
Ana Bowens and Benjamin Schenk, who met at Dartmouth, had a pared-down guest list and ditched the reception dance floor in favor of contests and talent shows.
Ana Bowens and Benjamin Schenk were married at the Wythe Hotel Nov. 7 in Brooklyn.Credit.Lanna Apisukh for The New York Times
By Tammy La Gorce
Published Dec. 11, 2020Updated Dec. 21, 2020
By now, 2020 wedding guests have read the boilerplate. “In light of Covid-19, we want to let you know your health and safety are our top priority,” banners at the top of wedding websites say. This is often followed by this year’s version of the big reveal: whether the wedding is on or off.