Machaneh Choref (winter camp) started with a bang!
After spending yesterday afternoon getting situated and moving in to our tzrifim (cabins) we gathered together to celebrate the first night of Hanukah. Earlier in the day everyone worked together to create a beautiful hanukiah.
Throughout Hanukah each kvutza (age-group) will get a night to light the candles for the rest of machaneh.
Last night Sayalim led us in the candle lighting, prayers, and Hanukah songs.
After dinner all of machaneh came together to meet the madrichim (counselors) in a fun and energetic game-show-themed activity. After being welcomed to the “studio audience” by our three enthusiastic hosts, chanichim (campers) took turns identifying funny facts about their madrichim. Chanichim were presented with two facts about an anonymous madrich. Kvutzot were then challenged to identify which madrich wrote the facts and which one was a lie. Correct answers won candy for everyone and breakout dance parties were enjoyed by all!
Today has been a beautiful and sunny day. We had chuggim (interest groups) ranging in topics from dance and meditation, to sledding and discussing various social movements.
After that we played a game of capture the flag in the snow, complete with snow angels and plenty of snowballs! The last two hours have been full of engaging peulot (educational activities), bonding with our kvutzot (age-groups), and of course, playing in the snow.
Exciting events on the horizon include another night of lighting the Hannukah candles together, a Hanukah themed yom meyuchad (special day- shhhh…it’s a secret), and a great shabbat at machaneh!
Chag sameach!
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