On Tuesday, we celebrated the overthrow of tyranny and the democratization of Rome. However, the evening of Rome Meyuchad left the chanichim with the question of how Rome’s expansionist policies ultimately affected the world around them as well as Rome itself.
The following day was a yom ragil with a twist! In the afternoon, we were at Boombamella — an Israeli festival on the beaches of the Mediterranean! Chanichim were lead through guided meditations and decorated with body paint designs. To cool down, the chanichim could soak in a mud bath or take a dip in the pool. The vibe of Boombamella was fun, relaxed, and very new age!
The highlight of Thursday was Wish Night — the night when the wishes of chanichim come true! Wishes ranged anywhere from a Gilboa style deck of cards to flying to becoming pink. As each chanich received their wish, the other chanichim cheered them on. When the delivery of the wish was complete, the whole machaneh proclaimed, “Your wish has been granted!”
Right now, all of the chanichim are in the middle of peulat shichva, and later today, we will ring in our last Shabbat of the summer as the sun sets over the migrash sport. Shabbat shalom!
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