The final week of Boneh certainly finished with a bang, with busy pre-Poland preparations taking place all week. The seminars focused on sikkum (conclusion) of the Jewish History course the shnatties have been participating in throughout Boneh. Shnatties were challenged to think about their Jewishness, and understand that just as we have been influenced by history and decisions made throughout, we in turn have a role as the makers of history and a duty to create in a positive and educationally based manner.

The excursion during this week was to the Palmach museum, a very unique and interesting museum in Tel Aviv which looks at the elite strike force of the Hagana and its critical role in securing Israel's independence. This was a great way to finish the siyurim on Boneh.

There were 2 chavura sessions during the week, where mixed groups of shnatties and workshoppers from North America prepared processing and concluding peulot for the Boneh period.

On Thursday afternoon a final tekes (ceremony) was held where each kvutsa made a presentation and the madrichim/rakazim (coordinators) also said a few words. That night a lovely barbeque dinner was organised which really turned into a feast!! Most impressive were the delicious cakes at the end.

Friday and Saturday have been filled with cleaning and packing. Tonight the shnatties have organised having havdalah and a musicale (musical skits), before setting off for the airport in the early morning hours.

If you have questions while we are away, please contact the HDUK offices. Otherwise, until next week...