Here is a recap on yesterday’s adventures:
The teens began their morning in the Golan Heights and hiked up Har Bental ( mountain overlooking Syria). They met a UN General who is responsible for the UN patrol between Syria and Israel. The teens asked him a lot of questions and really gained from their visit with him which helped them understand the complexities of Israel and its neighboring countries. They headed to Katzrin (Talmudic village) for lunch and went on a water hike!
After the water hike, they went to the Kinneret cemetery, which is where many of Israel’s young pioneers are buried. Ronen (our tour guide) told stories about the early Israeli pioneers that are buried there like Naomi Shemer and Rachel the poet. Cody Gelvar and Juliet Eisenstein, yesterday’s chanichim toranim led several interactive activities and a night check-in circle. Cody and Juliet began a Diller Baltimore tradition where the chanichim toranim will recognize one person every day who has demonstrated an overall positive attitude and Allison Schlossberg was yesterday’s super start! After a long day, the teens were exhausted and went to sleep way before curfew!
Today’s recap:
They began today’s journey in Tzfat, one of Israeli’s four holy cities which is known for its kabalistic roots. Taylor Kuntz and Joey Sacharow planned a photo scavenger hunt around Tzfat and the boys and girls challenged each other. Everyone had a lot of fun and the boys won! They enjoyed some free time in Tzfat and then had an awesome afternoon rafting down the Jordan River. They had some free time to get ready for Shabbat and many of the teens had an impromptu information session with Ronen about his role in the 2006 war with Lebanon. Megan is so impressed with the teens and said that they are doing great, asking great questions and are soaking up every experience. They are going to have a wonderful time at Tel Chai for Shabbat and will enjoy all the activities that are being planned by the Shabbat committee which is composed of: Derek, Molly, Claire, Zach Cardin, Taylor, Joey, Ilana, Julia and Allison.
More updates to come next week….
Shabbat Shalom!
Leah Berry
Director of Community Engagement
THE ASSOCIATED
lberry@associated.org
410.843.7493
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