During a Hanukah themed yom meyuchad (special day) yesterday, chanichim (campers) at Gilboa learned from some of history’s greatest non-violent leaders to successfully overthrow the invading Greeks! After their victory chanichim met in a “kangaroo court” and put King Antiochus on trial. The king was convicted of multiple counts of theft, perjury, and crimes against the Jewish people and was sentenced to being covered in toilet paper, splashed with water, and having pudding smeared all over her face. Having successfully completed their fight for freedom the chanichim were given the opportunity to accuse, try, and punish any madrichim for any other injustices. The night was full of pudding, water-splashing, funny accusations, and laughter. Finally, we finished the night with BoSho group lighting the Hanukah candles with the rest of machaneh.
Today has been a beautiful day with lots of snow and more sun! After avodah (work) and breakfast all of machaneh met and broke into teams for an awesome snoccer tournament! What is snoccer? Snoccer is a game played much like soccer…except it is played in ankle-deep snow, involves snow balls, has no real positions, and not very many rules. The tournament was a blast! Chanichim and madrichim made team names and cheers, ran through the snow, scored goals, threw snowballs, and enjoyed a sunny morning at machaneh!
Currently we are preparing for a relaxing and fun Shabbat together. Kvutzot are working hard learning brachot (prayers), making kishutim (decorations), writing the oneg (Shabbat skit), setting up the chaddar ochel (dining hall), and learning songs to sing for the rest of machaneh. When all of this is done everyone will take some time to relax and clean up and then Shabbat will begin. And all of this before an amazing final messibah (party) tomorrow night!
Shabbat shalom!
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