The theme of the last day of
community week was Israeli adolescence. We examined what the late teens and
early 20s look like in Israel. So naturally We all hopped on the bus and went
to har vagai, the regional high school. Many of the Israeli fellows attend the
school and showed us around. It highlighted some of the cultural differences
that exist between American and Israeli teens. I wish I could have a major in
high school!
Next we went to an Army base where we talked to a lone soldier and a reservist about their army experiences. Afterwards we walked in Park Hazahav, translated to the Golden Park modeled after our own Golden Gate Park. The park was endowed by San Franciscans. We got a tour of the shacks in which Jewish immigrants lived when they settled Kiryat Shmona.
We then went to mitzpe liran, a vista point that overlooks Kiryat Shmona. Liran was a soldier who died in the second Lebanon war, and the outlook is in his honor. His father came to speak with us about his son's legacy. Liran was an incredibly kind soul and devoted individual and learning about him was a reminder of how amazing we can be. Afterwards we met with a local youth group that Liran was active in. We talked through desert island scenarios. Through which about making difficult decisions and compromise. Then, as a closing activity, we each picked a picture of us as out partner that symbolized out friendship. We talked about the meaningful community we had built throughout the course of the week. Afterwards we met our host parents for our closing ceremony that included thank yous, reflection, and a slideshow. It was a lovely summation to an unforgettable week.
Next we went to an Army base where we talked to a lone soldier and a reservist about their army experiences. Afterwards we walked in Park Hazahav, translated to the Golden Park modeled after our own Golden Gate Park. The park was endowed by San Franciscans. We got a tour of the shacks in which Jewish immigrants lived when they settled Kiryat Shmona.
We then went to mitzpe liran, a vista point that overlooks Kiryat Shmona. Liran was a soldier who died in the second Lebanon war, and the outlook is in his honor. His father came to speak with us about his son's legacy. Liran was an incredibly kind soul and devoted individual and learning about him was a reminder of how amazing we can be. Afterwards we met with a local youth group that Liran was active in. We talked through desert island scenarios. Through which about making difficult decisions and compromise. Then, as a closing activity, we each picked a picture of us as out partner that symbolized out friendship. We talked about the meaningful community we had built throughout the course of the week. Afterwards we met our host parents for our closing ceremony that included thank yous, reflection, and a slideshow. It was a lovely summation to an unforgettable week.
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