Chalutzim Update 07.31
Posted in YJ Italy on 03. Aug, 2010
On Wednesday, Chalutzim started out their day with a hike. The group then visited Mount Bental where they admired incredible views of the beautiful north of Israel and toured bunkers as they learned about the history of this strategic look-out point. Next Chalutzim met up with a group of 15 Tzofim (Israeli Scouts) who were going to join the group for the next few days.
Chalutzim, along with their newest group members, had lunch and then partipated in a water hike together. This was a great chance to talk and get to know the Israeli Tzofim! Mid hike, everyone had… Read more
Chalutzim – 07.27
Posted in YJ Italy on 27. Jul, 2010
On Friday, happy to be back together again after Special Interest Week, Chalutzim headed to Jerusalem. The group had a special opening ceremony at Mount Scopus, near the Hebrew University campus. Here they could admire the incredible views of the entire city, both the new and the Old City of Jerusalem.
Next the group travelled to the City of David where they had an exciting tunnel tour! It was cold and wet in the tunnels but everyone was thrilled to participate. They then enjoyed lunch just outside of the Kotel, where they learned about the history of this important site.… Read more
Chalutzim Update 0715
Posted in YJ Italy on 16. Jul, 2010
When we last left off with Chalutzim, they had begun their journey to the south of Israel. Tuesday morning, the group had a great hike at Ein Ovdat, where they had a chance to do some more team building activities including some physical challenges with a rope. Some of the chanichim had a chance to walk across a rope as their fellow participants held tight!
Next the group travelled to the Mitzpe Ramon Crater, located in the beautiful Negev Desert. The group was very interested to learn how this impressive crater formed. Soon after, they finally arrived in Eilat!
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Chalutzim Update 0713
Posted in YJ Italy on 14. Jul, 2010
Chalutzim, although only together for a couple days, now has become one cohesive unit! Ma’apilim greeted the new members at the airport as soon as their flight arrived. The group created posters and signs the night before and were eager to welcome everyone to Israel!
From the airport, the group travelled to Kibbutz Einat, which is the home to one of the group madrichim (staff members). There, they had a delicious lunch and participated in some get-to-know-you ice breakers and games.
Next the group continued on their journey south, with another stop in the Negev desert at the grave of… Read more
Ma’apilim Update 0712
Posted in YJ Italy on 13. Jul, 2010
Ma’apilim had a busy few days in Italy! The group visited Vatican City, St. Peter’s Church and the Sistine Chapel before heading off to Israel on Thursday night. In preparation for their arrival in Israel the staff prepared a special treat- Israeli snacks including Bissilli and Bamba- to get everyone pumped for their arrival!
The group landed in Israel around 2 AM Friday morning. Although exhausted, Ma’apilim was thrilled to be in Israel! They shared a very special moment as the group watched the sunrise together and said a blessing to kick off this part of their journey. Ma’apilim then… Read more
Etgar arrives in Israel…
Posted in YJ Italy on 12. Jul, 2010
Welcome Etgar!
Etgar landed earlier today and have joined the Ma’apilim Tour.
The tour will now be known together as Chalutzim (Chalutzim means “pioneers” – and like the Israeli pioneers who came to Israel 100 years ago, Etgar and Ma’apilim are our pioneers of today)!
The group is currently on its way South. Tonight the group will get a chance to meet each other and will take part in some “Get to know you” sessions before dinner.
Tomorrow they start their day with a visit to Mitzpe Ramon and Snorkeling!
More updates soon…… Read more
Ma’aplilim Update July 7th
Posted in YJ Italy on 07. Jul, 2010
After a long, fun flight, our chanichim (participants) arrived safely in Rome and were greeted at the airport by their madrichim (counselors)! They had a special opening ceremony and group ice breakers to get to know each other and their staff. Even with a packed schedule touring Rome, the group will spend a good amount of time getting to know one another so they can build a cohesive unit.
Monday evening the group had an exciting Piazza tour which included such sites as the Spanish Steps, and The Trevi Fountain. They had some time to walk though the streets of… Read more
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