Seeking Justice and Reenacting History

As per usual, today was a great day here at Camp Galil! Throughout most of the day we followed a normal schedule, which is rare during second session. The chanichim began their day by splitting into shkavot for separate morning activities.

The amelim did a group bonding activity, where they used paint to make t-shirts and reflect on their summers.

The chotrim participated in a peula about the geography and people of Israel and the sayarim discussed the concept of kupa and took a walk along the creek.

The sayarim walk through the creek

The tzophim had a conversation about kvutza and concluded it by designing their very own tzophim flag!

The bonim talked about the transition from middle school to high school and the importance of identity in such a significant stage of their lives.

Finally, the bogrim split up, with half of them heading to ropes course, and half of them partaking in a discussion about the negative effects of competition and alternatives we can create to reduce these effects.

The bogrim take on the high ropes course

For tochnit erev, or evening activity, the chanichim attended Kangaroo Court. Over the past few days, madrachim have been pranking chanichim, and tonight these chanichim had the chance to bring them to "court" in a mock trial. Madrachim found guilty received punishments ranging anywhere from being duct taped to a chair to having leftovers poured on their heads. At Kangaroo Court tonight, justice was served!

One of our madrichim receives punishment during Kangaroo Court

Just when it seemed the day was over, chanichim were woken up in the middle of the night for aliyah bet, a reenactment of the wave of immigrants coming to Palestine from Eastern Europe, led by the bonim. Chanichim were taken through the woods, stopping at a series of checkpoints along the way. When they finally "arrived in Palestine" they were welcomed with cheers and treats.