After a week full of special days like Yom Israel and Kupa Trip, everyone was ready for a restful
Shabbat to reflect. Fridays run on a modified scheduled; this morning, after a munchy muffin breakfast and extra work and cleaning time, the
Madatzim (junior counselors) lead their respective age groups during the age group activity. The
Nitzanim went on the ropes course and learned about working together and later helped the
Madatzim make
chalot (twisted bread) for Friday night dinner. The
Amelim did arts and crafts and the
Chotrim had a fun scavenger hunt all around the
machaneh. The
Tzophim had a meaningful discussion about positive thinking and leadership. The
Bonim gauged how they felt about the summer and about the progress they made as an age-group, and the
Bogrim made fun art projects and talked about how working together improved efficiency and creativity.
Shabbat at Galil is a very special time; not only does it give everyone a chance to spend time together and relax from the fun-packed week, it gives us a time to reflect on the things we learned and the fun times everyone had together. Starting this off is a time when reflection groups on Friday afternoons before dinner. On Saturdays, there is extra rest time and instead of regular electives (
chugim), there are special electives run by the
Bogrim and later serious
chugim run by
Madatzim and counselors (
madrichim). Many times, these
chugim help
chanichim reflect on or learn about social or political issues today. In the evening, after dinner, everyone sits in front of the
sifria (library building) for Musicale, led by the
Bogrim, where everyone have the chance to sing or read poetry for the
machaneh. Next, everyone forms a spiral and lies down for a peaceful
Havdala procession to officially end the
Shabbat. Finally, everyone goes down to the fire pit for a bonfire (
medura), where people can sign up to perform funny skits. Before bedtime, everyone eats a bowl of ice cream and recalls the best parts of the week.
Check back with the blog on Sunday for another exciting week!
After a week full of special days like Yom Israel and Kupa Trip, everyone was ready for a restful Shabbat to reflect. Fridays run on a modified scheduled; this morning, after a munchy muffin breakfast and extra work and cleaning time, the Madatzim (junior counselors) lead their respective age groups during the age group activity. The Nitzanim went on the ropes course and learned about working together and later helped the Madatzim make chalot (twisted bread) for Friday night dinner. The Amelim did arts and crafts and the Chotrim had a fun scavenger hunt all around the machaneh. The Tzophim had a meaningful discussion about positive thinking and leadership. The Bonim gauged how they felt about the summer and about the progress they made as an age-group, and the Bogrim made fun art projects and talked about how working together improved efficiency and creativity.
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