Dear Blog followers,
I just wanted to update all of you about an incident which happened not long ago. 2 rockets were fired from Lebanon into the Northern area of Israel, and landed in open fields near Nahariya. There were no reported injuries. At this point there are no changes to the security measures, and all of the group are safe and acounted for.
For more information you can check haaretz.com .
Shabbat shalom to you all,
Leon
Friday, 11 September 2009
Tiyul, the end of orientation, and the arrival to Ein Dor
Hello to everyone!
The first full week of Shnat 2009-10 was full of excitement and new experiences for the Shnat Europe group. The group headed down to the northern Negev desert region on Sunday morning for the first tiyul of Shnat. They spent two days trekking through the beautiful and picturesque landscape of the desert, and spent two nights camping, eating and sitting around the bonfire together. It was definitely a great bonding exerecise, both for the group themselves, and for a good connection with the tranquil desert region of Israel.
The group finished their tiyul in the historic site of David Ben-Gurion's grave at Sde Boker early on Tuesday morning, and then headed north to the city of Jaffa, next to Tel-Aviv. They had a few hours to eat, shower, and dress before heading to Ramat Efal, the headquarters of both the kibbutz movement in Israel, and World Habonim Dror. They were all highly anticipated guests at the celebrations of 80 years for Habonim Dror in the UK, and had the privilige of meeting some of the vatikim (veterans) of the movement through all the years, including seeing David Broza live in concert!
On wednesday the group went through a day of peulot and discussions, including the all-important rooms discussion and the decisions on who would room with who on kibbutz, as well as the kuppah discussion, and how they wanted to structure their money together for the year.
After many peulot, discussion, activities, and hiking together, the group finally headed out from Jaffa on Thursday and headed to their home for the next 3 months, kibbutz Ein Dor.
The group arrived at Ein Dor safely yesterday evening and, after a thorough talk about the rules and expectations from the kibbutz and in regards to the Boneh program, were left to set-up their rooms, stick their photos of loved ones on the walls, and start making normal dormitory dwellings become warm and familiar homes.
Today the Shnatties had a well-earned sleep-in and then continued their discussion about kuppah, and had a bit of time to get to know one of the more anticipated attractions of kibbutz Ein Dor - the swimming pool!
The group will be starting Boneh orientation seminar on Sunday morning, but have a chance to unwind and recharge during the weekend for another exciting week of learning, discovering, and unforgettable experiences.
For those of you who wish to send packages or letters to your loved ones on kibbutz, the mail address is:
[Participant's name]
Habonim Dror
Tavor Accomodation
Kibbutz Ein Dor
DN Yizre'el 19355
Israel
I would like to wish you all a shabbat shalom, and a relaxing weekend.
Until next time,
Leon.
The first full week of Shnat 2009-10 was full of excitement and new experiences for the Shnat Europe group. The group headed down to the northern Negev desert region on Sunday morning for the first tiyul of Shnat. They spent two days trekking through the beautiful and picturesque landscape of the desert, and spent two nights camping, eating and sitting around the bonfire together. It was definitely a great bonding exerecise, both for the group themselves, and for a good connection with the tranquil desert region of Israel.
The group finished their tiyul in the historic site of David Ben-Gurion's grave at Sde Boker early on Tuesday morning, and then headed north to the city of Jaffa, next to Tel-Aviv. They had a few hours to eat, shower, and dress before heading to Ramat Efal, the headquarters of both the kibbutz movement in Israel, and World Habonim Dror. They were all highly anticipated guests at the celebrations of 80 years for Habonim Dror in the UK, and had the privilige of meeting some of the vatikim (veterans) of the movement through all the years, including seeing David Broza live in concert!
On wednesday the group went through a day of peulot and discussions, including the all-important rooms discussion and the decisions on who would room with who on kibbutz, as well as the kuppah discussion, and how they wanted to structure their money together for the year.
After many peulot, discussion, activities, and hiking together, the group finally headed out from Jaffa on Thursday and headed to their home for the next 3 months, kibbutz Ein Dor.
The group arrived at Ein Dor safely yesterday evening and, after a thorough talk about the rules and expectations from the kibbutz and in regards to the Boneh program, were left to set-up their rooms, stick their photos of loved ones on the walls, and start making normal dormitory dwellings become warm and familiar homes.
Today the Shnatties had a well-earned sleep-in and then continued their discussion about kuppah, and had a bit of time to get to know one of the more anticipated attractions of kibbutz Ein Dor - the swimming pool!
The group will be starting Boneh orientation seminar on Sunday morning, but have a chance to unwind and recharge during the weekend for another exciting week of learning, discovering, and unforgettable experiences.
For those of you who wish to send packages or letters to your loved ones on kibbutz, the mail address is:
[Participant's name]
Habonim Dror
Tavor Accomodation
Kibbutz Ein Dor
DN Yizre'el 19355
Israel
I would like to wish you all a shabbat shalom, and a relaxing weekend.
Until next time,
Leon.
Saturday, 5 September 2009
Orientation Seminar On Shnat
Hi again everyone,
It has been a frenetic start to Shnat 2009-10, and the group is already bonding together as one. Everyone arrived safely on Wednesday evening, and immediately they headed off to the lovely and quiet guest house of Neve Shalom, which is halfway between Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv. Once they arrived, they played a few ice-breakers to get to know each other, and then headed to bed for a well-earned nights' sleep.
On Thursday the group continued their bonding peulot, before going over the rules and expectations of the program with myself in the afternoon. They also had a bit of time at the pool in Neve Shalom in the afternoon, which was a well-deserved break from the early spring Israel heat.
Yesterday the group headed to Jerusalem for a day trip. They spent their time at the kotel and the Jewish quarter of the old city, which gave them a good insight into the spiritual meaning and connection with Jerusalem in Judaism. They also had a chance to scout the Ben Yehuda pedestrian mall, and the surrounding areas, including buying a traditional 'shawarma' lunch for themselves!
They headed back to Neve Shalom in the afternoon and prepared for their first shabbat together as the Shnat group.
This morning the Dutch chanichim met up with the Dutch Chazon seminar, of the incoming mazkirut. They had a peula together and will also be eating lunch together. In the afternoon, they will continue with Peulot, before preparing for their tiyul for tomorrow.
Tomorrow the group will head to the northern negev region for tiyul, and will be spending 2 days hiking, camping, and eating together, under the beautiful and peaceful desert sky. On Tuesday they will head back to the centre of the country, and will all be attending the big Habonim Dror UK 80th celebrations on Tuesday evening at Ramat Efal.
The group will be concluding their orientation seminar on Thursday, and will head up to their base for the next 3 months, kibbutz Ein Dor.
It has been a really positive start to the Shnat year, and the group are looking forward to many more inspirational and growing experiences together.
I would like to wish a shabbat shalom to everyone, and a shavua tov to you all.
Until next time,
Leon.
It has been a frenetic start to Shnat 2009-10, and the group is already bonding together as one. Everyone arrived safely on Wednesday evening, and immediately they headed off to the lovely and quiet guest house of Neve Shalom, which is halfway between Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv. Once they arrived, they played a few ice-breakers to get to know each other, and then headed to bed for a well-earned nights' sleep.
On Thursday the group continued their bonding peulot, before going over the rules and expectations of the program with myself in the afternoon. They also had a bit of time at the pool in Neve Shalom in the afternoon, which was a well-deserved break from the early spring Israel heat.
Yesterday the group headed to Jerusalem for a day trip. They spent their time at the kotel and the Jewish quarter of the old city, which gave them a good insight into the spiritual meaning and connection with Jerusalem in Judaism. They also had a chance to scout the Ben Yehuda pedestrian mall, and the surrounding areas, including buying a traditional 'shawarma' lunch for themselves!
They headed back to Neve Shalom in the afternoon and prepared for their first shabbat together as the Shnat group.
This morning the Dutch chanichim met up with the Dutch Chazon seminar, of the incoming mazkirut. They had a peula together and will also be eating lunch together. In the afternoon, they will continue with Peulot, before preparing for their tiyul for tomorrow.
Tomorrow the group will head to the northern negev region for tiyul, and will be spending 2 days hiking, camping, and eating together, under the beautiful and peaceful desert sky. On Tuesday they will head back to the centre of the country, and will all be attending the big Habonim Dror UK 80th celebrations on Tuesday evening at Ramat Efal.
The group will be concluding their orientation seminar on Thursday, and will head up to their base for the next 3 months, kibbutz Ein Dor.
It has been a really positive start to the Shnat year, and the group are looking forward to many more inspirational and growing experiences together.
I would like to wish a shabbat shalom to everyone, and a shavua tov to you all.
Until next time,
Leon.
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