At our last workshop, Cohort 17 and our parents met to talk about our upcoming trip to Israel. First Gabi led us all in a chalk talk relating the teen’s journey to Israel with the parsha that week. We then continued to talk about the logistics of our trip; flight schedules, clothes, and of course, safety.
After the parents’ portion of the day was finished, the Swag committee led us in a great workshop. The day was centered on mentally preparing us for our departure in just two weeks. The committee led us in a “pre-Israel maagl” were we communicated our concerns with what is next to come as we embark on the Israel Winter Experience. Ophir taught us about Hebrew slang we should know while we are there, and Claire helped us get excited by showing us how to make a calendar countdown and a luggage tag to take with us.
Gabi reconnected us as a group and gave us a safe space to express our emotions when we had a more formal maagal. Lastly our committee leaders challenged us to answer some complex questions surrounding the different minority groups in Israel. The day was packed with a lot of information and was a great way for us to get ready for Israel.
-Izzy Nickel, Cohort 17
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