This past session, the Bogrimot (going into
10th grade) participated in a process that was designed to create a
strong kvutzah (age group) and empower them to recognize their own voice in their
communities, and ability to change the world.
In the first portion we learned about structures that explicitly have to do with kvutzah: such as how
the Jewish value Shivyon Erech Haadam (equality of human value) can be implemented in order to value
every individual in the group. The second portion considered problematic
issues within society outside of machaneh (camp), such as the prison industrial system
and mental health stigmatization. The final portion combined the two themes
from the past weeks, having the chanichimot recognize that through their
kvutzah they have the power to change and fix systems. The Bogrimot
learned so much and grew together because their commitment to establishing a
loving, strong community within their kvutzah, that they hope to translate to
the rest of the world.
- Erin Earp (Kvutza 64, Madricha at Gilboa)
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