On Friday afternoon, the 25 of us boarded a bus to the Laurentians for what was going to become one unforgettable weekend, which provided us with the opportunity to bond as a group and develop friendships.
Shabbat was special in that we lead the services and were in charge of delivering the Dvar Torah. We all prayed together, and created a meaningful and spiritual Shabbat.
We also made a video presentation of our cohort to our partnership in Beersheba, Israel, so that our future friends will be able to get a glance at who we are.
The backdrop of the big trees, the calm lake water and the beautiful weather helped us create an atmosphere that was conducive to our learning. The weekend was packed with both group activities and individual activities, in order to help us better understand concepts of leadership, community, and Jewish identity.
By: Michael Salpeter
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