Shalom!
The weekend saw another beautiful Shabbat with rest, relaxation, and a little bit of rain to settle the dust. If you haven’t been following the blog all summer, the post from Tuesday, July 7, 2009 can give you a better idea of what makes a Gilboa Shabbat so special.
Yom Rishon was Revolution, when the madatzim (counselors-in-training) kick the madrichim (counselors) out of camp and assert their hadracha (leadership)! This year, Revolution was circus themed. The chanichim (campers were divided into different circus members—acrobats, fire-breathers, jugglers, etc. Throughout the morning, they did fun activities to fine-tune their circus skills.
Later in the day, the kids discovered that the circus had been purchased by a couple of wealthy entrepreneurs. Although this did not seem initially problematic, it became increasingly clear that the new owners were attempting to eradicate the individuality of circus members.
Unwilling to put up with the oppression, the chanichim revolted against the new owners and reclaimed their uniqueness.
The evening finished with cotton-candy filled mesiba (party) to celebrate the victory!
Vive la révolution!
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