We would like to wish the entire Moshava family a safe and meaningful Tisha B’av. Our Kollel is excited to play a large role in our tochnit here in Macheneh and are prepared to give the chanichim a Tisha B’av like no other. There will be no new Moshava Minute today due to the tzom.
Yesterday, the oldest shevet got a taste of next year on the Hill! They had a delicious lunch of grilled cheese in the brand new chadar ochel, davened mincha, and then had a tour of the Hill, including the new yurts. After some kushi gufi, a typical machal experience, the chanichim cleared out the chadar ochel for an intense game of GaGa, and then a game of knock-out on the basketball court. Finishing their afternoon on the Hill, oldest shevet played a game of Wah! in the beautiful, air conditioned beit midrash, and then made their way downstairs for shekem. For the night tochnit, they had a special trip…bowling in Waupaca! It was a very exciting day for the chanichim and we can’t wait for Machal 2012!
Our Mach Hach program has arrived safely in South Dakota and are already enjoying the many adventures that have been planned for them. This safe and specially designed trip is for chanichim entering 11th grade and is filled with fun and educational activities. On the trip so far, the chanichim have visited Wall Drug, (a famous Western tourist town), went fishing for dinner and today are currently on their way to see an old western theatre and then off to Reptile Gardens. In the upcoming days they will be hiking up Harneys Peak, visiting the Flinstones Theme Park, experiencing the Black Hills Maze, sight seeing at Mt. Rushmore and going to the Crazy Horse Memorial before returning to camp early Friday morning. Make sure to check our website and facebook page daily to see pictures from the trip.
We walked into the Gym just like any other day, but this time it was a little different. This time we were traveling back in time to a world when Israel was not yet a State and was still just a dream.
Tonight, all the chanichim participated in a reenactment of the events of 1947 and 1948 that changed the history of the Jewish people forever. Each kvutza was given a different country to dress up as and take part in the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 181. The gym was decorated with flags and was set up like the real U.N. As the program continued, each kvutza (acting as a country) was asked their vote to determine whether the State of Israel should be established.
After the vote passed, we went over to the other half of the gym. There we saw David Ben Gurion declare the state. We learned about how the USA was among the first to recognize the state along with the former Soviet Union. The night ended with singing the Israeli Anthem, Hatikvah.
This event, along with other events from this past week, tied into our noseh of Moshevet Alo Na’aleh. We see the importance of living in land of Israel and the power of the Jewish people. It is through these historical events and their portrayal in camp that we really believe that Israel is our homeland and it continues to be a blessing for us each and every day.
We were also privileged to celebrate the Bar-Mitzvah of Ben Kaplan in camp today. Last night, the younger shevet boys had a special event by the lake. There was a campfire, where people made smores, and grilled salami for everyone to share. Ben’s parents joined and helped us all celebrate this momentous occasion.
This morning, Ben read from the Torah and received his first Aliyah as a Bar Mitzvah. Ben did a great job and is clearly destined to do great things. We wish the entire Kaplan family a Mazal Tov and continued Nachat. Camp is always a great place for celebrating a simcha and we look forward to many others this summer and in years to come.
Join your Camp Moshava family — chanichim, tzevet, alumni, family and friends for Maariv and a meaningful Eichah reading under the stars followed by inspirational stories from Rabbi Philip Karesh and slow shira led by Alan Sorcher. Monday, August 8th, 2011 at 8:30 PM at Hillel Torah.
Eichah booklets will be provided. Since we will be outside on the lawn, feel free to bring blankets and flashlights. No reservation required. In the event of rain the program will be held in the Hillel Torah gym.
August 8th, 2011
Maariv at 8:30 PM
Hillel Torah (outside in the back)
7120 Laramie Rd
Skokie, IL 60077
For more information email [email protected] or call 847-674-9733 ext. 12
<p>Moshevet Alo Na'aleh is off to a great start!</p> <p>My name is Yitzi Matanky and I am the Rosh Mosh this month in machaneh...</p>
All the buses arrived safely in Machaneh this afternoon, filled with excited chanichim (campers). Bus chaperones provided first hand testimony that chanichim let out cheers and loud shrieks of joy as the buses pulled into camp as they got their first view of the camp’s landscape.
The chanichim were equally excited when they learned their kvutzot (bunk) assignments and were welcomed with warm smiles by their new madrichim (counselors). All the kvutzot were assigned a modern day leader of Israel, and each kvutzah will be learning about their leader throughout the month. The chanichim then headed over to their tzrifim (cabins) to unpack and settle in for the month of fun that lies ahead, starting with tonight’s night tochnit (activity).
Stay tuned for more details on all our special programs that relate to this month’s theme: “Moshevet Alo Na’Aleh”. After many months of preparation we are so excited to finally be able to implement all of the tochniot that have been planned.
To view the bunk list for Moshevet Alo Na’Aleh click on “Parent Login” on the menu bar. Once you are logged into our CampInTouch Portal, click on “News”.
Make sure to check our CampInTouch section later tonight for all of the pictures from today’s opening tochnit.
On Sunday night, the final night of camp for first session chanichim, our sports leagues culminated with the entire machaneh watching the championship games for both girls and boys basketball. The games were exciting and the crowd that gathered was electric. After the games concluded, trophies were awarded to all chanichim on the winning teams. Trophies were also awarded to chanichim on the championship volleyball and hockey teams. All-star selections were made for each of the four sports and medals awarded. Individual trophies were given chanichim for knockout, basketball skills challenge and most importantly, sportsmanship. Thank you to Asta Healthcare for sponsoring all of our trophies.
Addionally, awards for Excellence in Torah were given to chanichim that excelled in shiur and middot. One chanich from each bunk was awarded a siddur by camp Director Josh Zwelling.
Today all of Machane went out on a trip to knuckleheads in Wisconsin Dells. The busses departed from camp after all of the chanichim went to shuir. Knuckleheads is one of the largest indoor amusement parks in the dells. After arriving and eating lunch, the chanichim went and rode on numerous roller coasters, went go-carting, drove bumper cars, and watched a 4D Movie. The chanichim had a blast, wanting to stay even longer than they were able!
