Shalom All,

Hope that you are all well and keeping warm.

Before we left for the national Winter Seminar & Veida, held this year at the Pearlstone Conference Centre near Baltimore, we wanted to update you on a few things, including all our activity dates for the rest of the year.

We wish you all a very happy 2008, and hope to see you soon!

In this week's newsletter:

1. See how it went in our Annual Hanukah Sleepover!
2. Registration for MBI & Workshop 58 is now open! Scholarships available!
3. our next activity: Jan 20 – Community Service Projects in honor of MLK Day!
4. Save the dates for our next activities!

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1. Eizor Galil' Annual Hanukah Sleepover!

Held on the night between December 8 & 9 ^th, over 50 Eizor Galil members of all shchavot enjoyed sufganiyot, wacky games (remember that human Hanukiyah?), indoor pool & an all-night-movie-marathon! The event was a huge success, and we want to thank all the tzevet for their work and commitment.

Check out the photos in our blog http://eizorgalil.blogspot.com/ (look on the link to the right) or on facebook, at the Camp Galil group. (Please copy and paste into a new browser).

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2. Registration for MBI & Workshop is now open!

We are happy to invite all 10^th graders to sign up to MBI - our unique movement experience in Israel during summer 2008, and our 12 ^th graders for our fantastic Gap year program – Workshop.

Information and forms are available online at the HDNA website: http://habonimdror.org/

Looking for scholarships? Read this carefully:

What's great about us is that we are a community. We know each other, and it's important to us that those who want to participate in MBI or Workshop will do so, regardless of monetary concerns. So – if there is any concern around this issue, please know that HDNA is open for very lenient payment arrangements. If you are interested in hearing more, please contact the Galil Shlicha, Adi Inbar, via shaliach@campgalil.org or via phone 215-380-2245.

In addition, HDNA provides a scholarship fund (for more information, please contact Michael Kanter programs@habonimdror.org ), and the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia provides need based scholarships (dlevinson@philafederation.org ).

B'Hatzlacha!

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3. MLK Day of Service, January 20 2008

Grades 7 – 12? Need Community Service hours? Want to do some good in the world?

Put on your Chultzot and Galil gear & join us in support of two great projects, during this important day:

> Caring Community Carnival @ the Haverford School

Between 1-5PM, volunteers will take part in running and escorting participants in a carnival of 'Variety – The Children's Charity'. Buses are provided from Ohev Shalom, Shir Ami, Kesher Israel, Temple Sinai & Gratz College.

> Restoring a Community Historical Monument @ The Sedgwick Theatre, Mt. Airy

Between 2-4PM, Eizor Galil, together with volunteers from Young Judaea, will help clean and organize the 'Sedgwick Theatre', one of the first Cinemas in Philadelphia, in preparation for the next Mega-Teen Event.

So, to choose one project, PLEASE EMAIL rosheizor@gmail.com OR adi.r.inbar@gmail.com and we will be happy to send you the fliers and registration slips!

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4. Save the Dates!

We have so much going this year and you really don't want to miss:

Jan 20, Tzofim & up: MLK Day of Service Community Projects!

Jan 31, Everyone: Ken Rikud

Feb 2, Tzofim & up: 'Coolooloosh' Live Concert

Feb 10, Everyone: Peulat Shichvah @ Germantown Jewish Centre

Feb 24, Everyone: Eizor-Wide Fun!!!

Feb 28, Everyone: Ken Rikud

Mar 9, Families: Purim Mitzvah @ JRA

Mar 22, Bogrim & Up: Zionist Purim Rave for IL60!

Mar 28-30, Bogrim & Up: Purimifgash with Moshavah & Na'aleh

Mar 27, Everyone: Ken Rikud

Apr 11, Everyone: Shabbat Potluck dinners L'fi Shichvah

Apr 13, Tzofim & up: J-Serve

Apr 24, Everyone: Ken Rikud

May 4, Families: Community Yom Hashoah Memorial Services

May 16-18, Everyone: Spring Seminar up at camp!

May 18 , Everyone: the Israel 60 Parade!

June 22, Everyone: Camp Starts!!!!

As always, we are here for any questions of feedback.

Happy 2008!

Shira, Adam & Adi

rosheizor@gmail.com , Shaliach@campgalil.org

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR HANUKAH SLEEPOVER

The registration website has now opened for the Eizor Galil Hanukah Sleepover. The Sleepover will be held from 8 PM on Saturday, December 8 until 8 AM Sunday, December 9 at the JCC Kaiserman.

The cost of the sleepover is $15.

Please click the following link to register: http://tinyurl.com/2zf6ry

Make sure to print out the permission slip part of the form and bring it with your $15 payment when you arrive at the event.

Thank you and we hope to see you there!

[EizorGalil] Eizor Galil Newsletter 10/9/07

Dear Eizor Galil,

Shalom, Shalom!

The whirlwind of Jewish Holidays has finally come and gone- Rosh Hashana, Yom Kuppur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah- we hope you celebrated well!

We wanted to clear a few things up for Fall Seminar- the BUSES from JCC Kaiserman on the mainline and Adath Jeshrun synagogue in Elkins Park locations will be leaving at 5:00 pm in order to make it to Camp Galil before Shabbat begins. 5:00 pm is the absolute earliest the bus companies can provide service for us.

Again: the bus in Elkins Park is leaving from ADATH JESHRUN SYNAGOGUE not Knesset Israel.

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You will find in this newsletter:

1. Na'aleh joins Galil for Fall Seminar!
2. New information about Fall Seminar October 12- 14
3. Ken Rikud
4. Mark your calendar- First GJC Peulah Sunday October 28 !
5. Welcome Packets

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1. This year, Camp Na'aleh is joining Galil for our annual Fall Seminar!

As many of you know, Camp Galil is part of an international youth organization, Habonim Dror, which has seven machanot (camps) around the US and Canada. Our sister camp of the New York and New England area, Na'aleh, will be joining us for the first time in years at our upcoming Fall Seminar. We are very excited to join forces with the Na'aleh Rashei Eizor Jessie Karsif and Dara Silbermann for fun, excitement and a summer reunion! We will run some peulot (activities) separately, L'fi eizor, but some, like Rikud, Havdalah, and Kef peulah, will be together!

This means that there will be a large contingency of chanichim coming from the New York area this year, and there will be a full-fledged bus to boot.

The bus leaves on Friday at 4:30 pm and arrives on Sunday at around 12:45 pm.

The bus will leave from/ arrive at:

Habonim Dror Central Office
114 West 26th St., Suite 1004
New York, NY 10001

(between 6^th and 7^th avenues)

For emergencies regarding the bus, you can contact Jessie Karsif, Na'aleh Rosh Eizor at 203.736.3446

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2. Fall Seminar October 12-14!!!
Registration online has closed, but If you would still like to sign up for Fall Seminar, you can do so by emailing Rosheizor@gmail.com. Note that there is a $10 late fee.

You may bring checks and permission forms with you to Fall Seminar.

Bus Location and Pickup/Dropoff Times

Location Address Pick-up (Oct. 12) Drop-off (Oct. 14)
JCC Kaiserman Haverford & City Line Ave. 5:00 PM 11:30 AM
Adath Jeshurun 7763 Old York Rd. 5:00 PM 10:30 AM
Self Service Galil, Ottsville, PA 7:00 PM 9:30 AM

From where is the Elkins Park bus leaving? Adath Jeshrun. I can't hear you! Adath Jeshrun! At what time? 5:00 pm!

For those interested in transportation from New York or New Jersey please get in contact with Adam Mayer and Shira Laurence (Email: rosheizor@gmail.com).

What to bring? A sleeping bag (pillow, etc), toiletries, appropriate medications and warm clothing! It gets very cold at seminars!

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2. Ken Rikud!!!

We are officially designating every last Thursday of the month as Ken Rikud.
Join us in dancing evenings away with the same old Eizor Galil energy.
With a good Galil crowd, Dan will make sure to play some of our favorites - as well as teach new ones. While we're be there, dances will be primarily lines and circles.

Here are the details:
WHO: Parents and chanichim
WHEN: Every last Thursday of the month from 7-9 PM
WHERE: Adath Israel- 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion, PA 19066

Our first Ken Rikud will be held on Thursday, October 25. GET PUMPED!

For more information: http://www.rakdan.com/

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4. Save the date ! First Peulat Shichvah at the Germantown Jewish Centre on October 28!

As you may remember from last year, every shichvah (age goup) has a group of madrichim (counselors) who will plan and run peulot for them at the Germantown Jewish Centre. Chanichim will find out who their madrichim are for this year at Fall Seminar!

All of the schavot will be having peulot around the same time in the afternoon and everything should finish around 5:00 PM.

The GJC is located at 400 West Ellet St., Philadelphia, PA 19119

We will give you more information about times when we get closer to the date of the peula. They will most likely be sometime between 2-5 PM.

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5. Welcome Packets
The Rashei Eizor sent out welcome packets to bring in the new season of Eizor Galil.
They include in them: A welcome letter, directories, the official Eizor Galil calendar, HDNA Membership Cards, and Fall Seminar Flyer. If you are missing the HDNA Membership Cards in your packet, we will be bringing them to Fall Seminar and subsequent Peulot Shichva (activities by age group).
If you did not receive a packet at all and would like to, please email Rosheizor@gmail.com

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Eizor Galil has a blog you can check on a regular basis for more information: our newsletters are posted weekly as well as things that happen in between. You can also find links to important sites and ways to contact us. Please visit us at www.eizorgalil.blogspot.com .
Habonim Dror North America also has a blog with updates on Ken activities through North America. Check it out at: www.kenim.blogspot.com .

Our listserv is our main method of communication with you, so if you know other people who should be on this listserv but aren't, pass this on to them and have them to sign up today!
Just follow the link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EizorGalil/

Eizor Galil Newsletter 9/27/07

Dear Eizor Galil,

L’Shana Tova!
Greetings from Adam, Shira and Adi! It is time to officially begin the Eizor Galil calendar of Peulot, fun and community and we are very excited to begin the year and be a part of a great tradition!

Habonim Dror North America also has a blog with updates on Ken activities through North America. Check it out at: www.kenim.blogspot.com .

Our listserv is our main method of communication with you, so if you know other people who should be on this listserv but aren't, pass this on to them and have them to sign up today!
Just follow the link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EizorGalil/

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You will find in this newsletter:

1. Information about Fall Seminar October 12- 14
2. Welcome Packets
3. Ken Rikud
4. Tzevet Biographies! Who are Adam, Shira and Adi?

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1. Fall Seminar October 12-14!!!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE ANNUAL FALL SEMINAR!! Spend time hanging out with your friends, favorite madrichim, and participate in great and fun peulot! Trust us, this is not the sort of thing to miss. You can go online and register now. Click here for online registration.
If that doesn’t work: paste this link into a new window: http://tinyurl.com/ysyrrx.

Please register by October 5th.

Bus Location and Pickup/Dropoff Times

Location Address Pick-up (Oct. 12) Drop-off (Oct. 14)
JCC Kaiserman Haverford & City Line Ave. 5:00 PM 11:30 AM
Adath Jeshurun 7763 Old York Rd. 5:45 PM 10:30 AM
Self Service Galil, Ottsville, PA 7:00 PM 9:30 AM

For those interested in transportation from New York or New Jersey please get in contact with Adam Mayer and Shira Laurence (Email: rosheizor@gmail.com).

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3. Welcome Packets
The Rashei Eizor sent out welcome packets to bring in the new season of Eizor Galil.
They include in them: A welcome letter, directories, the official Eizor Galil calendar, HDNA Membership Cards, and Fall Seminar Flyer. If you are missing the HDNA Membership Cards in your packet, we will be bringing them to Fall Seminar and subsequent Peulot Shichva (activities by age group).
If you did not receive a packet at all and would like to, please email Rosheizor@gmail.com

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2. Ken Rikud!!!
Do you like Israeli dancing? Do you like Israelis who dance? Or do you just like people shaking their booties? Then this is for you!
Thee is a great weekly session in our area where we can all come together to enjoy what we do best. Don Schillinger, aka Dan Rakdan, runs an amazing program every Thursday at Adath Israel, bringing dancers of all ages together for one night of amazing fun and excitement.

We are officially designating every last Thursday of the month as Ken Rikud.
Join us in dancing evenings away with the same old Eizor Galil energy.
With a good Galil crowd, Dan will make sure to play some of our favorites - as well as teach new ones. While we're be there, dances will be primarily lines and circles.

Here are the details:
WHO: Parents and chanichim
WHEN: Every last Thursday of the month from 7-9 PM
WHERE: Adath Israel- 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion, PA 19066

Our first Ken Rikud will be held on Thursday, October 25. GET PUMPED!

For more information: http://www.rakdan.com/

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4. Tzevet Bios:
We included these bios in the last email, but we wanted to make sure we started the year off knowing who’s who:

Adam Mayer is a sophomore at Haverford College in Haverford, PA. He grew up at machaneh Gilboa (in California) and is a proud member of Workshop 55. He worked at Galil this summer, as well as in the Eizor last year. He is stepping in as co-Rosh Eizor along with Shira Laurence this year and is extremely excited about taking on a new kind
of leadership role and helping out Galil. He also enjoys poetry, sociology, and home-cooked meals.
Rosheizor@gmail.com

Shira Laurence started attending Galil in Bonim and has been involved in the Ken Eizor for many years, first as a camper (chanicha) and than as a counselor (madricha). She graduated from Central in 2006, spent a year on program based in Israel traveling to various global hot-spots and is now taking a semester off from the University of Pennsylvania to work and volunteer. She is very excited to watch this year unfold! Rosheizor@gmail.com

Adi Inbar is the Youth & Habonim-Dror shlicha in the Jewish community of Greater Philadelphia. With an extensive background in in-formal education and youth work, and after two summers as a Mazkirut member in Galil and a year in the Eizor, she truly looks forward yet another year of the great community that is Galil & Habonim-Dror.
adi.r.inbar@gmail.com

Starting the Year off on the Left Foot

Hello to all and shana tova. We hope you've all been doing well since
the end of camp. We here at Eizor Galil headquarters would like to
take a moment at this juncture in the year to introduce ourselves,
since you will be hearing from us a lot this year through this
listserv. We will be sending out weekly emails by listserv and updating this blog detailing upcomingevents both put on by us and in the surrounding community which we
will be supporting. Our listserv is our main method of
communication with you, so if you know other people who should be on this listserv but aren't,
passing this on to them and telling them to sign up today!
Just follow the link: http://groups.yahoo.com/eizorgalil .

First off, an item of business. It has come to our attention that the
flyers we sent out with the registration info for Fall Seminar had the
wrong return drop-off time for Sunday the 14th. There is no night
drop-off time. The correct times can be found on the online
registration form at http://tinyurl.com/ysyrrx. Please COPY and PASTE this link into a new window.
The Correct Drop-off times for Sunday, October 14:
Kaiserman: 11:30 am
Adath Jeshrun: 10:30 am
Self-Service: 9:00 am
We regret the error and apologize for any inconvenience caused.We look
forward to seeing you all at Fall Seminar.

Now, on to the good stuff. Following is a brief paragraph introducing
each individual who will be running Eizor Galil this year.

Adam Mayer is a sophomore at Haverford College in Haverford, PA. He
grew up at machaneh Gilboa (in California) and is a proud member of
Workshop 55. He worked at Galil this summer, as well as in the Eizor
last year. He is stepping in as co-Rosh Eizor along with Shira
Laurence this year and is extremely excited about taking on a new kind
of leadership role and helping out Galil. He also enjoys poetry,
sociology, and home-cooked meals.

Shira Laurence started attending Galil in Bonim and has been involved
in the Ken Eizor for many years, first as a camper (chanicha) and than
as a counselor (madricha). She graduated from Central in 2006, spent a
year on program based in Israel traveling to various global hot-spots
and is now taking a semester off from the University of Pennsylvania
to work and volunteer. She is very excited to watch this year unfold!

Adi Inbar is the Youth & Habonim-Dror shlicha in the Jewish community
of Greater Philadelphia. With an extensive background in in-formal
education and youth work, and after two summers as a Mazkirut member
in Galil and a year in the Eizor, she truly looks forward yet another
year of the great community that is Galil & Habonim-Dror.

We as Mazkirut Eizor are looking forward to an amazing year building
on the past successes of Eizor Galil. We are available by email at
rosheizor@gmail.com, and welcome any comments or suggestions you might
have. We hope we have a truly wonderful year ahead of us, and we hope
to start off strong by having a great Fall Seminar at Galil. So don't
forget to register, and we're looking forward to seeing you all there.

Aleh VeHagshem
Adam Mayer, Shira Laurence, and Adi Inbar

07-08 kick off with Fall Seminar!!!!

Miss Machaneh already? Come join us October 16-18 2007 for our annual Seminar Stav - Fall Seminar! Meet your new Tzevet Eizor and have lots of fun in a Galil style Shabbat!
registration information will be soon available...
Le'hitraot,
Tzevet Eizor Galil

Eizor Galil Newsletter 4/26/07

Dear Eizor Galil,

Thanks to all those who participated in the planning, implementation, and participation last Sunday for J-Serve 2007! We had a tremendous amount of kids come that day, a large chunk of whom are in Habonim Dror. Way to represent! It was a truly great day and everyone can attest to that fact.

Also, this Sunday is a very special day at Camp Galil. Parents and kids are invited to help fix up camp to make it look pretty for the summer. On that note, we will be putting a lot of effort into the garden that was started last year around this time by Madatz 2006. If you have any of the following items, you may bring them up with you on April 29th or over Spring Seminar:

9 tomato plants (4" pots)
9 cherry tomato plants (4" pots)
4 chamomile plants (4" pots)
2 rosemary plants (4" pots)
2 bags yellow onion sets
1 bag red onion sets
2 flats of marigolds
1 flat of vine cucumbers
6 cantelope plants
6 basil
5 eggplant - regular
5 eggplant - chinese
9 green cabbage
9 red cabbage
9 red bell peppers
9 green bell peppers
2 jalapenos
4 mint plants
4 cilantro
2 parsley

4 pkgs of green leaf and mixed lettuce seeds
6 pkgs of nasturtium
2 pkgs of spinach
36 tomato cages

Tools:
turning forks
wheel barrows
hoses
traditional sprinklers
hand wand

Thanks!

So, now, keep up to date with more activities in Eizor Galil:

1. The next KEN RIKUD: April 26
2. UP ALL NIGHT FOR ISRAEL ON April 28th
3. Open House and YOM AVODAH at Camp Galil on April 29
4. ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ON MAY 6
5. SPRING SEMINAR MAY 18-20!!!
6. What did you say? Scholarships for Israel?
7. Have friends who might want to go to Galil? Bring them and get $150!!

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1. Ken Rikud IS TONIGHT, DUDES!

Dance the night away with all your friends from EIZOR GALIL. Ben Profeta will be there - you should too!

Here are the details:

WHO: Parents and chanichim
WHEN: Every last Thursday of the month from 7-9PM
WHERE: Adath Israel
250 N. Highland Ave
Merion, PA 19066
COST: $8 per adult, $5 per student under 21

If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to Ben Profeta at profeta54@gmail.com.

THE NEXT KEN RIKUD IS TONIGHT, THURSDAY, April 26

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2. BBYO UP ALL NIGHT 4 ISRAEL

Want to spend your Saturday night dancing for hours and hours?!? Then you want to participate in BBYO's Up All Night For Israel dance-a-thon. They are sponsoring an exciting night of dancing at the JCCs Kaiserman Branch where all proceeds will go the Israel Emergency Fund. If you are interested, please register by Monday, April 23. Download BOTH important documents here and here.

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3. Galil Avodah Day and Open House on April 29th

Join us back up at Camp Galil for a day of fun, excitement, and labor! From We are going to be cleaning up Galil to make sure it maintains its beauty and in preparation for Camp this summer. Please join us from 11 AM to 2 PM at Camp (located at 146 Red Hill Rd., Ottsville, PA 18942). Bring dirty clothes so you can get the most enjoyment out of your labor. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy during your break!

One of our projects on this day will be preparing the gan (garden) for the summer. Madatz 2006 did a great job of beautifying machaneh and we want to continue in that tradition. If you would like to donate any gardening equipment (hoses, sets of plants, sprinklers, etc., please email Dvorah Horn at dvorahhorn@aol.com).

If you are planning on attending, please email us at rosheizor@gmail.com.


Do you know someone who might be interested in coming to Galil? I know I always had friends I thought should come. If so, the annual Spring Open House is also happening in the afternoon from 2 - 4 PM. If you have any friends you think would be interested in attending Galil and want to see the campsite, please bring them along! RSVP to Abbey Sasson at registrar@campgalil.org to let us know if you (or someone else) will be coming.


Finally, we are looking for interested and energetic chanichim to give tours to prospective parents during the Open House. You would be bringing around a potential new Galil family to show them what amazing programs we have to offer every summer. It's quite fun to introduce new people to the Galil atmosphere. If you are interested, please contact Abbey Sasson, our Registrar, at registrar@campgalil.org.

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4. Israel Turns 59! Joins us to celebrate on May 6

Join the Jewish community of Philadelphia and Habonim Dror Eizor Galil as we celebrate Israel's 59th birthday on Sunday, May 6. We will partying it up at the Horticultural Center in Fairmount Park from 12 - 5 PM. Come with your whole family - even bring bubby and zeidy! Eizor Galil's new Israeli Dance Troupe will be performing for all the spectators! Cheer them on with pride!

Also enjoy:
-RakDan Israeli dancing
-Teen Sababah City featuring Sumo wrestling, human foosball, and karaoke
-a Children's fun zone with arts and crafts
Musical concert featuring Seeds of Sun!

At the teen area, Sababah City, you'll find inflatable sumo wrestling, human foosball, and karaoke! Get psyched and pumped.

For more information, please click here. Pre-register to save time once you get there!

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5. Spring Seminar May 18-20!!! REGISTRATION STARTS NOW

REGISTRATION IS OPEN RIGHT NOW FOR THE ANNUAL SPRING SEMINAR!! Spend time hanging out with your friends, favorite madrichim, and having fun peulot. Trust us, this is not the sort of thing to miss. Expect a flyer in the mail soon but, if you want to get a jump on it, you can go online and register now. Click here for online registration.

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6. What did you say? Scholarships for Israel?

If your child is planning on being in Israel for any amount of time, there are many scholarships available. In Philadelphia, the Jewish Federation offers various programs, including the Passport to Israel program, that will match certain amounts of money committed towards future trips. For more information on the Passport to Israel program, please visit:

http://jewishphilly.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=166058

Also, if your child is interested in long term programs in Israel (like Workshop), there is a fund called MASA that has been created to provide scholarships for travel. In fact, every individual who applies is guaranteed at least $2000 for their program. For more information on this scholarship, please visit: http://www.masaisrael.org.

Moreover, if you are interested in need-based scholarships to Israel, please contact Donna Levinson at dlevinson@philafederation.org.


If you would like to know more about possible Israel scholarships, please contact Adi Inbar at 215-832-0558 or ainbar@philafederation.org.

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7. Get $150 for bringing your friend to Galil!

An important part of Galil's mission is to help chanichim love being Jewish, love Israel & love themselves and their friends. If you know anyone who would "love" to be a part of our camping family, please let Abbey Sasson, Registrar, know! 484-684-6532, registrar@campgalil.org.

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Eizor Galil has a blog you can check on a regular basis for more information: our newsletters are posted weekly as well as things that happen in between. You can also find links to important sites and ways to contact us. Please visit us at www.eizorgalil.blogspot.com.


Habonim Dror North America also has a blog that haw updates on Ken activities through North America. Check it out at: www.kenim.blogspot.com.

Eizor Galil Newsletter 4/19/07

Dear Eizor Galil,

Coming up this Sunday is a VERY special event that everyone should take advantage of! J-Serve 2007 is a program planned by a youth committee of 8 students from the Philadelphia area. An amazing FIVE of them are from Habonim Dror Eizor Galil. Come support your friends by signing up now. Look at the first event on the list below and register!

Take a look at what's happening in Eizor Galil!

1. J-Serve Service Day on April 22
2. Yom Hazikaron Ceremony on April 22
3. The next KEN RIKUD: April 26
4. UP ALL NIGHT FOR ISRAEL ON April 28th
5. Open House at Camp Galil on April 29
6. ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ON MAY 6
7. SPRING SEMINAR MAY 18-20!!!
8. What did you say? Scholarships for Israel?
9. Have friends who might want to go to Galil? Bring them and get $150!!

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1. J-Serve Service Day on April 22

You have the opportunity of a lifetime this Sunday from 11 AM - 5 PM! Participate in J-Serve, the Jewish version of the annual youth day of service across the country. We will be participating in eight different community service projects around the Philadelphia area, ranging from planting greens and cleaning Fairmount park to with Project HOME. If you want to participate, please download the linked document and read the important information inside. We'll see you there!

Download the document here.

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2. Yom HaZikaron Ceremony on April 22

On Sunday, April 22, the entire Jewish community of Philadelphia is invited to Beth Sholom Congregation for the Yom HaZikaron Ceremony. From the advertisement:

On Yom Hazikaron the entire nation of Israel remembers its debt and expresses eternal gratitude to its sons and daughters who gave their lives for the achievement of the countries independence and its continued existence, and to those whose lives were taken through acts of terror.

This year, we will commemorate Yom Hazikaron on April 22, 2007 with a ceremony at Congregation Beth Sholom. The events will begin at 7:00pm. The ceremony will be followed by a screening of "A Hero in Heaven" based on the life of Philadelphia native Michael Levin.

Please join us on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Beth Sholom (8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027).

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3. Ken Rikud IS NEXT WEEK, DUDES!

Dance the night away with all your friends from EIZOR GALIL. Ben Profeta will be there - you should too!

Here are the details:

WHO: Parents and chanichim
WHEN: Every last Thursday of the month from 7-9PM
WHERE: Adath Israel
250 N. Highland Ave
Merion, PA 19066
COST: $8 per adult, $5 per student under 21

If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to Ben Profeta at profeta54@gmail.com.

THE NEXT KEN RIKUD IS ON THURSDAY, April 26

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4. BBYO UP ALL NIGHT 4 ISRAEL

Want to spend your Saturday night dancing for hours and hours?!? Then you want to participate in BBYO's Up All Night For Israel dance-a-thon. They are sponsoring an exciting night of dancing at the JCCs Kaiserman Branch where all proceeds will go the Israel Emergency Fund. If you are interested, please register by Monday, April 23. Download BOTH important documents here and here.

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5. Galil Avodah Day and Open House on April 29th

Join us back up at Camp Galil for a day of fun, excitement, and labor! From We are going to be cleaning up Galil to make sure it maintains its beauty and in preparation for Camp this summer. Please join us from 11 AM to 2 PM at Camp (located at 146 Red Hill Rd., Ottsville, PA 18942). Bring dirty clothes so you can get the most enjoyment out of your labor. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy during your break!

One of our projects on this day will be preparing the gan (garden) for the summer. Madatz 2006 did a great job of beautifying machaneh and we want to continue in that tradition. If you would like to donate any gardening equipment (hoses, sets of plants, sprinklers, etc., please email Dvorah Horn at dvorahhorn@aol.com).

If you are planning on attending, please email us at rosheizor@gmail.com.


Do you know someone who might be interested in coming to Galil? I know I always had friends I thought should come. If so, the annual Spring Open House is also happening in the afternoon from 2 - 4 PM. If you have any friends you think would be interested in attending Galil and want to see the campsite, please bring them along! RSVP to Abbey Sasson at registrar@campgalil.org to let us know if you (or someone else) will be coming.


Finally, we are looking for interested and energetic chanichim to give tours to prospective parents during the Open House. You would be bringing around a potential new Galil family to show them what amazing programs we have to offer every summer. It's quite fun to introduce new people to the Galil atmosphere. If you are interested, please contact Abbey Sasson, our Registrar, at registrar@campgalil.org.

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6. Israel Turns 59! Joins us to celebrate on May 6

Join the Jewish community of Philadelphia and Habonim Dror Eizor Galil as we celebrate Israel's 59th birthday on Sunday, May 6. We will partying it up at the Horticultural Center in Fairmount Park from 12 - 5 PM. Come with your whole family - even bring bubby and zeidy! Eizor Galil's new Israeli Dance Troupe will be performing for all the spectators! Cheer them on with pride!

Also enjoy:
-RakDan Israeli dancing
-Teen Sababah City featuring Sumo wrestling, human foosball, and karaoke
-a Children's fun zone with arts and crafts
Musical concert featuring Seeds of Sun!

At the teen area, Sababah City, you'll find inflatable sumo wrestling, human foosball, and karaoke! Get psyched and pumped.

For more information, please click here. Pre-register to save time once you get there!

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7. Spring Seminar May 18-20!!! REGISTRATION STARTS NOW

REGISTRATION IS OPEN RIGHT NOW FOR THE ANNUAL SPRING SEMINAR!! Spend time hanging out with your friends, favorite madrichim, and having fun peulot. Trust us, this is not the sort of thing to miss. Expect a flyer in the mail soon but, if you want to get a jump on it, you can go online and register now. Click here for online registration.

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8. What did you say? Scholarships for Israel?

If your child is planning on being in Israel for any amount of time, there are many scholarships available. In Philadelphia, the Jewish Federation offers various programs, including the Passport to Israel program, that will match certain amounts of money committed towards future trips. For more information on the Passport to Israel program, please visit:

http://jewishphilly.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=166058

Also, if your child is interested in long term programs in Israel (like Workshop), there is a fund called MASA that has been created to provide scholarships for travel. In fact, every individual who applies is guaranteed at least $2000 for their program. For more information on this scholarship, please visit: http://www.masaisrael.org.

Moreover, if you are interested in need-based scholarships to Israel, please contact Donna Levinson at dlevinson@philafederation.org.


If you would like to know more about possible Israel scholarships, please contact Adi Inbar at 215-832-0558 or ainbar@philafederation.org.

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9. Get $150 for bringing your friend to Galil!

An important part of Galil's mission is to help chanichim love being Jewish, love Israel & love themselves and their friends. If you know anyone who would "love" to be a part of our camping family, please let Abbey Sasson, Registrar, know! 484-684-6532, registrar@campgalil.org.

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Eizor Galil has a blog you can check on a regular basis for more information: our newsletters are posted weekly as well as things that happen in between. You can also find links to important sites and ways to contact us. Please visit us at www.eizorgalil.blogspot.com.


Habonim Dror North America also has a blog that haw updates on Ken activities through North America. Check it out at: www.kenim.blogspot.com.

Eizor Galil Newsletter 4/12/07

Dear Eizor Galil,

We hope your Pesach was meaningful and enjoyable. But, more so, we hope you are enjoying the bagels and toast you are now eating for breakfast! Isn't chametz wonderful?

Take a look at what's happening in Eizor Galil!

1. Yom HaSho'a Yizkor Project and Ceremony on April 15
2. J-Serve Service Day on April 22
3. Yom Hazikaron Ceremony on April 22
4. The next KEN RIKUD: April 26
5. Open House at Camp Galil on April 29
6. ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ON MAY 6
7. SPRING SEMINAR MAY 18-20!!!
8. What did you say? Scholarships for Israel?
9. Register a friend for Machaneh Galil and get $150 back!

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1. Yom HaSho'ah Yizkor Project Ceremony on April 15

Youth from all over the city of Philadelphia are joining together to hear from a Holocaust survivor from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM on Sunday, April 15 at the Jewish Federation (2100 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19103). Chanichim and college students are invited to come and hear for yourselves the stories this survivor has to share about experiences in World War II.

After the program, the youth will attend a Memorial Ceremony at 1:00 PM at Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 North Broad Street. Any and all members of the community are invited to join us there.

If you are planning on attending either of these events, please email Adi Inbar at ainbar@philafederation.org.

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2. J-Serve Service Day on April 22

Philly J-Serve 2007: Sunday, April 22, 2007 from 11:30am-5pm make a difference and join millions of teens around the world performing tikkun olam in one day! J-Serve 2007 is in its third year of national service provided by Jewish teens. This is your chance to join hundreds of Philadelphia area Jewish teens for a day filled with friendship, action and service. You can now register online. Visit: http://www.jewishphilly.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=178222 for more information. Scroll to the bottom to download the "Philly J-Serve 07" brochure to send in for registration. We hope to see you there!

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3. Yom HaZikaron Ceremony on April 22

On Sunday, April 22, the entire Jewish community of Philadelphia is invited to Beth Sholom Congregation for the Yom HaZikaron Ceremony. From the advertisement:

On Yom Hazikaron the entire nation of Israel remembers its debt and expresses eternal gratitude to its sons and daughters who gave their lives for the achievement of the countries independence and its continued existence, and to those whose lives were taken through acts of terror.

This year, we will commemorate Yom Hazikaron on April 22, 2007 with a ceremony at Congregation Beth Sholom. The events will begin at 7:00pm. The ceremony will be followed by a screening of "A Hero in Heaven" based on the life of Philadelphia native Michael Levin.

Please join us on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Beth Sholom (8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027).

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4. PARENTS AND CHANICHIM!!!!

Dancing just keeps getting better and better. Join us at the next Ken Rikud!

Here are the details:

WHO: Parents and chanichim
WHEN: Every last Thursday of the month from 7-9PM
WHERE: Adath Israel
250 N. Highland Ave
Merion, PA 19066
COST: $8 per adult, $5 per student under 21

If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to Ben Profeta at profeta54@gmail.com.

THE NEXT KEN RIKUD IS ON THURSDAY, April 26

--------------------

5. Galil Avodah Day and Open House on April 29th

Join us back up at Camp Galil for a day of fun, excitement, and labor! From We are going to be cleaning up Galil to make sure it maintains its beauty and in preparation for Camp this summer. Please join us from 11 AM to 2 PM at Camp (located at 146 Red Hill Rd., Ottsville, PA 18942). Bring dirty clothes so you can get the most enjoyment out of your labor. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy during your break!

One of our projects on this day will be preparing the gan (garden) for the summer. Madatz 2006 did a great job of beautifying machaneh and we want to continue in that tradition. If you would like to donate any gardening equipment (hoses, sets of plants, sprinklers, etc., please email Dvorah Horn at dvorahhorn@aol.com).

If you are planning on attending, please email us at rosheizor@gmail.com.


The annual Spring Open House is also happening in the afternoon from 2 - 4 PM. If you have any friends you think would be interested in attending Galil and want to see the campsite, please bring them along! RSVP to Abbey Sasson at registrar@campgalil.org to let us know if you (or someone else) will be coming.


Finally, we are looking for interested and energetic chanichim to give tours to prospective parents during the Open House. You would be bringing around a potential new Galil family to show them what amazing programs we have to offer every summer. It's quite fun to introduce new people to the Galil atmosphere. If you are interested, please contact Abbey Sasson, our Registrar, at registrar@campgalil.org.

--------------------

6. Israel Turns 59! Joins us to celebrate on May 6

Join the Jewish community of Philadelphia and Habonim Dror Eizor Galil as we celebrate Israel's 59th birthday on Sunday, May 6. We will partying it up at the Horticultural Center in Fairmount Park from 12 - 5 PM. Come with your whole family - even bring bubby and zeidy! Eizor Galil's new Israeli Dance Troupe will be performing for all the spectators! Cheer them on with pride!

Also enjoy:
-RakDan Israeli dancing
-Teen Sababah City featuring Sumo wrestling, human foosball, and karaoke
-a Children's fun zone with arts and crafts
Musical concert featuring Seeds of Sun!

At the teen area, Sababah City, you'll find inflatable sumo wrestling, human foosball, and karaoke! Get psyched and pumped.

For more information, please click here. Pre-register to save time once you get there!

--------------------

7. Spring Seminar May 18-20!!!

Get pumped, Eizor Galil!!! Spring Seminar is around the corner in May. Just 6 more weeks and you will be chilling with your best of friends back up at Machaneh. Spend the weekend enjoying time with your friends, favorite madrichim, and awesome peulot. Be sure to check out the new electrical and water system that was put in place over the winter. We're really proud of that one. Registration will go online soon so keep a look out!

--------------------

8. What did you say? Scholarships for Israel?

If your child is planning on being in Israel for any amount of time, there are many scholarships available. In Philadelphia, the Jewish Federation offers various programs, including the Passport to Israel program, that will match certain amounts of money committed towards future trips. For more information on the Passport to Israel program, please visit:

http://jewishphilly.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=166058

Also, if your child is interested in long term programs in Israel (like Workshop), there is a fund called MASA that has been created to provide scholarships for travel. In fact, every individual who applies is guaranteed at least $2000 for their program. For more information on this scholarship, please visit: http://www.masaisrael.org.

Moreover, if you are interested in need-based scholarships to Israel, please contact Donna Levinson at dlevinson@philafederation.org.


If you would like to know more about possible Israel scholarships, please contact Adi Inbar at 215-832-0558 or ainbar@philafederation.org.

--------------------

9. Register a friend for Machaneh Galil and get $150 back!

Did you know that every family who refers a friend who enrolls at Machaneh Galil gets a $150 discount on their child's tuition? That's right - make sure to tell all your friends about Galil and you could come for less money. Enjoy those great peulot, relaxing Shabbatot, and wonderful atmosphere with MORE of your friends.

For more information, please contact Abbey Sasson at registrar@campgalil.org.

--------------------

Eizor Galil has a blog you can check on a regular basis for more information: our newsletters are posted weekly as well as things that happen in between. You can also find links to important sites and ways to contact us. Please visit us at www.eizorgalil.blogspot.com.


Habonim Dror North America also has a blog that haw updates on Ken activities through North America. Check it out at: www.kenim.blogspot.com.

Eizor Galil Newsletter 4/5/07

Dear Eizor Galil,

Last week's Pesach Potluck Seder was great! Over 50 people participated in stimulating conversation and a wonderful selection of food. Thank you to all who made that day possible. We look forward to continuing it in the future. If you would like to see pictures of that event, please click here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/eizorgalil/sets/72157600050053259/

Check out what's happening in Eizor Galil:

1. Save the Dates: Yom HaSho'a Yizkor Project on April 15 and Yom HaZikaron Ceremony on April 22
2. J-Serve Service Day on April 22
3. The next KEN RIKUD: April 26
4. Open House at Camp Galil on April 29
5. SPRING SEMINAR MAY 18-20!!!
6. What did you say? Scholarships for Israel?
7. Register a friend for Machaneh Galil and get $150 back!

--------------------

1. Save the Dates: Yom HaSho'ah Yizkor Project and Yom HaZikaron Ceremony

Two unique opportunities are coming soon to the Philadelphia area. On Sunday, April 15, teens will be able to participate in Yom HaSho'ah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) with an interactive program designed to fit their interests. More information on that soon.

In addition, on Sunday, April 22, the entire Jewish community is invited to Beth Sholom Congregation for the Yom HaZikaron Ceremony. From the advertisement:

On Yom Hazikaron the entire nation of Israel remembers its debt and expresses eternal gratitude to its sons and daughters who gave their lives for the achievement of the countries independence and its continued existence, and to those whose lives were taken through acts of terror.

This year, we will commemorate Yom Hazikaron on April 22, 2007 with a ceremony at Congregation Beth Sholom. The events will begin at 5:00pm.

Please join us on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Beth Sholom (8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027).

--------------------

2. J-Serve Service Day on April 22

Philly J-Serve 2007: Sunday, April 22, 2007 from 11:30am-5pm make a difference and join millions of teens around the world performing tikkun olam in one day! J-Serve 2007 is in its third year of national service provided by Jewish teens. This is your chance to join hundreds of Philadelphia area Jewish teens for a day filled with friendship, action and service. You can now register online. Visit: http://www.jewishphilly.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=178222 for more information. Scroll to the bottom to download the "Philly J-Serve 07" brochure to send in for registration. We hope to see you there!

--------------------

3. PARENTS AND CHANICHIM!!!!

Dancing just keeps getting better and better. Join us at the next Ken Rikud!

Here are the details:

WHO: Parents and chanichim
WHEN: Every last Thursday of the month from 7-9PM
WHERE: Adath Israel
250 N. Highland Ave
Merion, PA 19066
COST: $8 per adult, $5 per student under 21

If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to Ben Profeta at profeta54@gmail.com.

THE NEXT KEN RIKUD IS ON THURSDAY, April 26

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4. Want to give a tour of Galil on April 29?

We are looking for interested and energetic chanichim to give tours to prospective parents on Sunday, April 29, the day of Camp Galil's open house. You would be bringing around a potential new Galil family to show them what amazing programs we have to offer every summer. It's quite fun to introduce new people to the Galil atmosphere. If you are interested, please contact Abbey Sasson, our Registrar, at registrar@campgalil.org.

--------------------

5. Spring Seminar May 18-20!!!

Get pumped, Eizor Galil!!! Spring Seminar is around the corner in May. Just 6 more weeks and you will be chilling with your best of friends back up at Machaneh. Spend the weekend enjoying time with your friends, favorite madrichim, and awesome peulot. Be sure to check out the new electrical and water system that was put in place over the winter. We're really proud of that one. Registration will go online soon so keep a look out!

--------------------
6. What did you say? Scholarships for Israel?

If your child is planning on being in Israel for any amount of time, there are many scholarships available. In Philadelphia, the Jewish Federation offers various programs, including the Passport to Israel program, that will match certain amounts of money committed towards future trips. For more information on the Passport to Israel program, please visit:

http://jewishphilly.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=166058

Also, if your child is interested in long term programs in Israel (like Workshop), there is a fund called MASA that has been created to provide scholarships for travel. In fact, every individual who applies is guaranteed at least $2000 for their program. For more information on this scholarship, please visit: http://www.masaisrael.org.

Moreover, if you are interested in need-based scholarships to Israel, please contact Donna Levinson at dlevinson@philafederation.org.


If you would like to know more about possible Israel scholarships, please contact Adi Inbar at 215-832-0558 or ainbar@philafederation.org.

--------------------

7. Register a friend for Machaneh Galil and get $150 back!

Did you know that every family who refers a friend who enrolls at Machaneh Galil gets a $150 discount on their child's tuition? That's right - make sure to tell all your friends about Galil and you could come for less money. Enjoy those great peulot, relaxing Shabbatot, and wonderful atmosphere with MORE of your friends.

For more information, please contact Abbey Sasson at registrar@campgalil.org.

--------------------

Eizor Galil has a blog you can check on a regular basis for more information: our newsletters are posted weekly as well as things that happen in between. You can also find links to important sites and ways to contact us. Please visit us at www.eizorgalil.blogspot.com.


Habonim Dror North America also has a blog that haw updates on Ken activities through North America. Check it out at: www.kenim.blogspot.com.

Eizor Galil Newsletter 3/29/07

Dear Eizor Galil,



Check out what's happening in Eizor Galil:

1. TONIGHT KEN RIKUD: Thursday, March 29
2. UPDATE: Pesach Potluck Seder on April 1!
3. Save the Dates: Yom HaSho'a Yizkor Project on April 15 and Yom HaZikaron Ceremony on April 22
4. J-Serve Service Day on April 22?
5. Open House at Camp Galil on April 29
6. What did you say? Scholarships for Israel?
7. Register a friend for Machaneh Galil and get $150 back!

--------------------

1. PARENTS AND CHANICHIM!!!!

You totally had a great time israeli dancing in February, so why don't you duplicate that fun in March? Join us for the next Ken Rikud!!!

Here are the details:

WHO: Parents and chanichim
WHEN: Every last Thursday of the month from 7-9PM
WHERE: Adath Israel
250 N. Highland Ave
Merion, PA 19066
COST: $8 per adult, $5 per student under 21

If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to Ben Profeta at profeta54@gmail.com.

THE NEXT KEN RIKUD IS ON THURSDAY, MARCH 29

If you are from the Cheltenham area and are in need of a ride to and from this event, please contact Sophia Bernstein at soph227@comcast.net. Limited rides are available and will be from/to Adath Jeshurun (7763 Old York Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027). They will be leaving at 6:30 PM and returning at 8:30 PM.

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2. Pesach Potluck Seder on Sunday, April 1st!

This year's Pesach Potluck Seder will be a little different affair. A more intimate setting, we will be enjoying our conversations with from 3-5 PM at the Germantown Jewish Centre. For those of you who have signed up, remember to bring in your potluck items! If you have any questions, feel free to email Ben Profeta at profeta54@gmail.com.

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3. Save the Dates: Yom HaSho'ah Yizkor Project and Yom HaZikaron Ceremony

Two unique opportunities are coming soon to the Philadelphia area. On Sunday, April 15, teens will be able to participate in Yom HaSho'ah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) with an interactive program designed to fit their interests. More information on that soon.

In addition, on Sunday, April 22, the entire Jewish community is invited to Beth Sholom Congregation for the Yom HaZikaron Ceremony. From the advertisement:

On Yom Hazikaron the entire nation of Israel remembers its debt and expresses eternal gratitude to its sons and daughters who gave their lives for the achievement of the countries independence and its continued existence, and to those whose lives were taken through acts of terror.

This year, we will commemorate Yom Hazikaron on April 22, 2007 with a ceremony at Congregation Beth Sholom. The events will begin at 5:00pm.

Please join us on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Beth Sholom (8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027).

--------------------

4. J-Serve Service Day on April 22

Philly J-Serve 2007: Sunday, April 22, 2007 from 11:30am-5pm make a difference and join millions of teens around the world performing tikkun olam in one day! J-Serve 2007 is in its third year of national service provided by Jewish teens. This is your chance to join hundreds of Philadelphia area Jewish teens for a day filled with friendship, action and service. You can now register online. Visit: http://www.jewishphilly.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=178222 for more information. Scroll to the bottom to download the "Philly J-Serve 07" brochure to send in for registration. We hope to see you there!

--------------------

5. Want to give a tour of Galil on April 29?

We are looking for interested and energetic chanichim to give tours to prospective parents on Sunday, April 29, the day of Camp Galil's open house. You would be bringing around a potential new Galil family to show them what amazing programs we have to offer every summer. It's quite fun to introduce new people to the Galil atmosphere. If you are interested, please contact Abbey Sasson, our Registrar, at registrar@campgalil.org.

--------------------

6. What did you say? Scholarships for Israel?

If your child is planning on being in Israel for any amount of time, there are many scholarships available. In Philadelphia, the Jewish Federation offers various programs, including the Passport to Israel program, that will match certain amounts of money committed towards future trips. For more information on the Passport to Israel program, please visit:

http://jewishphilly.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=166058

Also, if your child is interested in long term programs in Israel (like Workshop), there is a fund called MASA that has been created to provide scholarships for travel. In fact, every individual who applies is guaranteed at least $2000 for their program. For more information on this scholarship, please visit: http://www.masaisrael.org.

Moreover, if you are interested in need-based scholarships to Israel, please contact Donna Levinson at dlevinson@philafederation.org.


If you would like to know more about possible Israel scholarships, please contact Adi Inbar at 215-832-0558 or ainbar@philafederation.org.

--------------------

7. Register a friend for Machaneh Galil and get $150 back!

Did you know that every family who refers a friend who enrolls at Machaneh Galil gets a $150 discount on their child's tuition? That's right - make sure to tell all your friends about Galil and you could come for less money. Enjoy those great peulot, relaxing Shabbatot, and wonderful atmosphere with MORE of your friends.

For more information, please contact Abbey Sasson at registrar@campgalil.org.

--------------------

Eizor Galil has a blog you can check on a regular basis for more information: our newsletters are posted weekly as well as things that happen in between. You can also find links to important sites and ways to contact us. Please visit us at www.eizorgalil.blogspot.com.


Habonim Dror North America also has a blog that haw updates on Ken activities through North America. Check it out at: www.kenim.blogspot.com.

Eizor Galil Newsletter 3/22/07

Dear Eizor Galil,

We hope you are not too disappointed with the Shabbat Dinner cancellation last Friday night. When it comes to our activities, we would rather you miss one and come to the rest instead of getting seriously injured slipping and sliding through snow. :)

In any case, the Bogrim had an amazing experience this past week in Washington, DC on PANIM's Jewish Civics Initiative seminar! They learned about different forms of service opportunities and had time on Capitol Hill in which they lobbied their representatives. Everyone agrees it was well worth it. For pictures, see here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/eizorgalil/sets/72157600016469996/

Check out what's happening in Eizor Galil:

1. Next KEN RIKUD: Thursday, March 29
2. Pesach Potluck Seder on April 1!
3. Save the Dates: Yom HaSho'a Yizkor Project on April 15 and Yom HaZikaron Ceremony on April 22
4. J-Serve Service Day on April 22?
5. Open House at Camp Galil on April 29
6. Jewish College Campus Tour: Including time at the College Park Bayit!
7. What did you say? Scholarships for Israel?
8. Register a friend for Machaneh Galil and get $150 back!

--------------------

1. PARENTS AND CHANICHIM!!!!

You totally had a great time israeli dancing in February, so why don't you duplicate that fun in March? Join us for the next Ken Rikud!!!

Here are the details:

WHO: Parents and chanichim
WHEN: Every last Thursday of the month from 7-9PM
WHERE: Adath Israel
250 N. Highland Ave
Merion, PA 19066
COST: $8 per adult, $5 per student under 21

If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to Ben Profeta at profeta54@gmail.com.

THE NEXT KEN RIKUD IS ON THURSDAY, MARCH 29

If you are from the Cheltenham area and are in need of a ride to and from this event, please contact Sophia Bernstein at soph227@comcast.net. Limited rides are available and will be from/to Adath Jeshurun (7763 Old York Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027). They will be leaving at 6:30 PM and returning at 8:30 PM.

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2. Pesach Potluck Seder on Sunday, April 1st!

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! REGISTER BY MARCH 25!!!

Join the entire Eizor Galil community for our annual potluck seder. Friends and families are invited to attend an evening of great activity and excitement. What better way to remember Pesach than with our family-style community!! Come on out to the Germantown Jewish Centre from 3-7 PM for our interactive Pesach Seder. Please register by clicking the following link:

http://tinyurl.com/2m64y5

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3. Save the Dates: Yom HaSho'ah Yizkor Project and Yom HaZikaron Ceremony

Two unique opportunities are coming soon to the Philadelphia area. On Sunday, April 15, teens will be able to participate in Yom HaSho'ah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) with an interactive program designed to fit their interests. More information on that soon.

In addition, on Sunday, April 22, the entire Jewish community is invited to Beth Sholom Congregation for the Yom HaZikaron Ceremony. From the advertisement:

On Yom Hazikaron the entire nation of Israel remembers its debt and expresses eternal gratitude to its sons and daughters who gave their lives for the achievement of the countries independence and its continued existence, and to those whose lives were taken through acts of terror.

This year, we will commemorate Yom Hazikaron on April 22, 2007 with a ceremony at Congregation Beth Sholom. The events will begin at 5:00pm.

Please join us on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Beth Sholom (8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027).

--------------------

4. J-Serve Service Day on April 22

Philly J-Serve 2007: Sunday, April 22, 2007 from 11:30am-5pm make a difference and join millions of teens around the world performing tikkun olam in one day! J-Serve 2007 is in its third year of national service provided by Jewish teens. This is your chance to join hundreds of Philadelphia area Jewish teens for a day filled with friendship, action and service. You can now register online. Visit: http://www.jewishphilly.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=178222 for more information. Scroll to the bottom to download the "Philly J-Serve 07" brochure to send in for registration. We hope to see you there!

--------------------

5. Want to give a tour of Galil on April 29?

We are looking for interested and energetic chanichim to give tours to prospective parents on Sunday, April 29, the day of Camp Galil's open house. You would be bringing around a potential new Galil family to show them what amazing programs we have to offer every summer. It's quite fun to introduce new people to the Galil atmosphere. If you are interested, please contact Abbey Sasson, our Registrar, at registrar@campgalil.org.

--------------------

6. Jewish College Campus Tour: Including time at the College Park Bayit!

Curious about what Jewish activities go on during college? Great! Habonim Dror is co-sponsoring the Community Youth Initiative's Mid-Atlantic College Tour this year. Between March 29-April 1, you could learn about what Jewish life exists on college campuses along the Eastern seaboard. If you are interested and would like more information, please visit:

http://jewishphilly.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=189271

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7. What did you say? Scholarships for Israel?

If your child is planning on being in Israel for any amount of time, there are many scholarships available. In Philadelphia, the Jewish Federation offers various programs, including the Passport to Israel program, that will match certain amounts of money committed towards future trips. For more information on the Passport to Israel program, please visit:

http://jewishphilly.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=166058

Also, if your child is interested in long term programs in Israel (like Workshop), there is a fund called MASA that has been created to provide scholarships for travel. In fact, every individual who applies is guaranteed at least $2000 for their program. For more information on this scholarship, please visit: http://www.masaisrael.org.

Moreover, if you are interested in need-based scholarships to Israel, please contact Donna Levinson at dlevinson@philafederation.org.


If you would like to know more about possible Israel scholarships, please contact Adi Inbar at 215-832-0558 or ainbar@philafederation.org.

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8. Register a friend for Machaneh Galil and get $150 back!

Did you know that every family who refers a friend who enrolls at Machaneh Galil gets a $150 discount on their child's tuition? That's right - make sure to tell all your friends about Galil and you could come for less money. Enjoy those great peulot, relaxing Shabbatot, and wonderful atmosphere with MORE of your friends.

For more information, please contact Abbey Sasson at registrar@campgalil.org.

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Eizor Galil has a blog you can check on a regular basis for more information: our newsletters are posted weekly as well as things that happen in between. You can also find links to important sites and ways to contact us. Please visit us at www.eizorgalil.blogspot.com.


Habonim Dror North America also has a blog that haw updates on Ken activities through North America. Check it out at: www.kenim.blogspot.com.

Eizor Galil Newsletter 3/8/07

Dear Eizor Galil,



For parents of chanichim Bogrim and Up, PuriMifgash this past weekend was a blast. The weekend was filled with costumes, oznei haman (hamentachen), and graggers. We are looking forward to next years. Pictures are being gathered from many cameras at the moment and should be coming soon.





Can't wait to spend some more time with Eizor Galil? Check out what's going on soon:



1. Shabbat dinners on March 16!

2. PANIM: Jewish Civics Initiative trip on March 18-21

3. Upcoming calendar: Stay in the Know

4. Parents: Want to volunteer for J-SERVE?

5. Next KEN RIKUD: Thursday, March 29

6. Open House at Camp Galil on April 29

7. Jewish College Campus Tour: Including time at the College Park Bayit!

8. What did you say? Scholarships for Israel?

9. Register a friend for Machaneh Galil and get $150 back!

10. Community Spotlight: Women in the Israeli Military conversation on March 8



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1. Shabbat Dinners and Rikud on March 16 for Amelim - Bonim



Potluck Shabbat Dinners will be held for Am/Chotrim and Sayarim in one location and for Tzofim and Bonim in another. We will be joining together for Rikud after dinner at Kol Ami Synagogye (8201 High School Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027). Dinner begins at 7:30 PM at the two houses and all programming should end by 11:00 PM at Kol Ami Synagogue.



Am/Chotrim and Sayarim are going to: The Berson Household (832 Cedar Glen Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027)



Tzofim and Bonim are going to: The Laden Household (7732 Mill Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027)



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2. PANIM: Jewish Civics Initiative Trip on March 18-21



To all those civically-minded Bogrim out there who are going to Washington, DC on March 18-21, we can't wait to see you! We know you are spending the next three weeks in deep anticipation of our four day trip. Start reading the newspaper to know what to discuss.



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3. Pesach Potluck Seder – April 1st (seriously, this isn't an April Fools joke)



It's that time of the year again when communities and families get together to remember the story of Pesach. What better way to remember Pesach than with our family-style community!! Come on out to the Germantown Jewish Centre from 3-7PM for our interactive Pesach seder. Need to register? Click on the following link



http://tinyurl.com/2m64y5





4. Upcoming Calendar: Stay in the Know



Eizor Galil has some very exciting events coming up in April. Save the Date for the following programs we have scheduled:



April 15: Yom HaSho'ah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) Yiskor Project

April 22: J-SERVE and Yom Ha'atzma'ut Celebration

April 28: We are partnering with BBYO for an Overnight Dance Fundraiser for the Israel Emergency Fund (PLEASE NOTE: This event has been rescheduled)





Mark these dates so you know what's coming!



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5. Parents - Want to volunteer for J-SERVE, the annual Jewish teen day of service?



On Sunday, April 22, between 12:00-5:00 PM, the culmination of months of work will come together for J-SERVE, the annual Jewish teen day of service. Five members of Habonim Dror Eizor Galil have been working feverishly to create a meaningful program around the Philadelphia area. If you are a parent that would like to help out, please contact us at Adi Inbar at ainbar@philafederation.org. There are volunteer opportunities available!



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6. Ken Rikud every last Thursday of the month!



PARENTS AND CHANICHIM!!!!



You totally had a great time israeli dancing in February, so why don't you duplicate that fun in March? Join us for the next Ken Rikud!!!



Here are the details:



WHO: Parents and chanichim

WHEN: Every last Thursday of the month from 7-9PM

WHERE: Adath Israel

250 N. Highland Ave

Merion, PA 19066



If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to Ben Profeta at profeta54@gmail.com.



THE NEXT KEN RIKUD IS ON THURSDAY, MARCH 29



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7. Want to give a tour of Galil on April 29?



We are looking for interested and energetic chanichim to give tours to prospective parents on Sunday, April 29, the day of Camp Galil's open house. You would be bringing around a potential new Galil family to show them what amazing programs we have to offer every summer. It's quite fun to introduce new people to the Galil atmosphere. If you are interested, please contact Abbey Sasson, our Registrar, at registrar@campgalil.org.



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8. Jewish College Campus Tour: Including time at the College Park Bayit!



Curious about what Jewish activities go on during college? Great! Habonim Dror is co-sponsoring the Community Youth Initiative's Mid-Atlantic College Tour this year. Between March 29-April 1, you could learn about what Jewish life exists on college campuses along the Eastern seaboard. If you are interested and would like more information, please visit:



http://jewishphilly.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=189271



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9. What did you say? Scholarships for Israel?



If your child is planning on being in Israel for any amount of time, there are many scholarships available. In Philadelphia, the Jewish Federation offers various programs, including the Passport to Israel program, that will match certain amounts of money committed towards future trips. For more information on the Passport to Israel program, please visit:



http://jewishphilly.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=166058



Also, if your child is interested in long term programs in Israel (like Workshop), there is a fund called MASA that has been created to provide scholarships for travel. In fact, every individual who applies is guaranteed at least $2000 for their program. For more information on this scholarship, please visit: http://www.masaisrael.org.



Moreover, if you are interested in need-based scholarships to Israel, please contact Donna Levinson at dlevinson@philafederation.org.





If you would like to know more about possible Israel scholarships, please contact Adi Inbar at 215-832-0558 or ainbar@philafederation.org.



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10. Register a friend for Machaneh Galil and get $150 back!



Did you know that every family who refers a friend to Machaneh Galil gets a $150 discount on their child's tuition? That's right - make sure to tell all your friends about Galil and you could come for less money. Enjoy those great peulot, relaxing Shabbatot, and wonderful atmosphere with MORE of your friends.



For more information, please contact Abbey Sasson at registrar@campgalil.org.



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11. Community Spotlight: Women in the Israeli Military conversation on March 8



We at Eizor Galil are starting a new tradition in our weekly newsletter: every week we will send you information on a community event we think is interesting and you might want to attend. For the first event, we are highlighting a community conversation with an Israeli military woman, Nurit Shein. For more information and RSVP instructions, please visit this website:



http://jewishphilly.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=208768



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Eizor Galil has a blog you can check on a regular basis for more information: our newsletters are posted weekly as well as things that happen in between. You can also find links to important sites and ways to contact us. Please visit us at www.eizorgalil.blogspot.com.



Habonim Dror North America also has a blog that haw updates on Ken activities through North America. Check it out at: www.kenim.blogspot.com.

Eizor Galil Newsletter 3/1/07

Dear Eizor Galil,

Thank you to all those who attended Ken Rikud on Thursday night. RakDan loved having us there and looks forward to the next time. Also, while snow may have cut short our Peulat Shichvah this past Sunday, it was still a great time and we can't wait to see you again. If you would like to see pictures of our after at the Germantown Jewish Centre, please check out the flickr website:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/eizorgalil/sets/72157594556744572/

Can't wait to spend some more time with Eizor Galil? Check out what's going on soon:

1. PuriMifgash is coming up soon! Be there on March 2nd - 4th.
2. Shabbat dinners on March 16!
3. PANIM: Jewish Civics Initiative trip on March 18-21
4. Upcoming calendar: Stay in the Know
5. Parents: Want to volunteer for J-SERVE?
6. Next KEN RIKUD: Thursday, March 29
7. Open House at Camp Galil on April 29
8. Jewish College Campus Tour: Including time at the College Park Bayit!
9. What did you say? Scholarships for Israel?
10. Register a friend for Machaneh Galil and get $150 back!
11. Community Spotlight: Women in the Israeli Military conversation on March 8

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1. PuriMifgash on March 2-4

Bogrim, Post-MBI, and Post-Madatzim - get PUMPED to see your fellow kvutzah-mates from Mosh and Na'aleh because PURIMIFGASH 2007 is almost here! The weekend of March 2-4, Galil, Na'aleh, and Moshava will be descending on the Pearlstone Conference Center in Reisterstown, MD for a weekend of fun-filled hadracha adventures!

Change of plans: The bus will be leaving from the Germantown Jewish Centre (400 West Ellet St., Philadelphia, PA) at 3:30 PM. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to allow us to depart on time.

If you signed up to take a bus from New York City, it is leaving from the Central Office (114 West 26th St., New York, NY) at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 2.

The bus to the Germantown Jewish Centre should be returning on Sunday, March 4th, at around 1:00 PM.

The bus to the Central Office in New York City should be returning on Sunday, March 4th, at around 3:00 PM.

If you have any questions regarding transportation to or from NY, please contact Jessie Karsiff, Rosh Eizor Na'aleh at jessimonstah@gmail.com

Obviously, these times are subject to change so please be in touch with your kids via cell phone or with our organizers at 215-380-2245.

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2. Shabbat Dinners and Rikud on March 16 for Amelim - Bonim

Eizor Galil is organizing separate Shabbat Dinners in the Cheltenham area for the Amelim-Sayarim and one for the Tzofim-Bonim. Parents and chanichim are invited together! After dinner, we may also be able to spend the night dancing away, Galil-style (We mean rikud!)

You should be receiving a flyer with more information in the mail. Here are all the details as well:

Potluck Shabbat Dinners will be held for Am/Chotrim and Sayarim in one location and for Tzofim and Bonim in another. We will be joining together for Rikud after dinner at Kol Ami Synagogye (8201 High School Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027). Dinner begins at 7:30 PM at the two houses and all programming should end by 11:00 PM at Kol Ami Synagogue.

Am/Chotrim and Sayarim are going to: The Berson Household (832 Cedar Glen Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027)

Tzofim and Bonim are going to: The Laden Household (7732 Mill Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027)


Please RSVP to Ben Profeta at profeta54@gmail.com to get your meal assignment. You must RSVP by Monday, March 12.

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3. PANIM: Jewish Civics Initiative Trip on March 18-21

To all those civically-minded Bogrim out there who are going to Washington, DC on March 18-21, we can't wait to see you! We know you are spending the next three weeks in deep anticipation of our four day trip. Start reading the newspaper to know what to discuss.

--------------------

4. Upcoming Calendar: Stay in the Know

Eizor Galil has some very exciting events coming up in April. Save the Date for the following programs we have scheduled:

April 1: Pesach Potluck Seder returns the evening before the first night of Pesach
April 15: Yom HaSho'ah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) Yiskor Project
April 22: J-SERVE and Yom Ha'atzma'ut Celebration
April 28: We are partnering with BBYO for an Overnight Dance Fundraiser for the Israel Emergency Fund (PLEASE NOTE: This event has been rescheduled)


Mark these dates so you know what's coming!

--------------------

5. Parents - Want to volunteer for J-SERVE, the annual Jewish teen day of service?

On Sunday, April 22, between 12:00-5:00 PM, the culmination of months of work will come together for J-SERVE, the annual Jewish teen day of service. Five members of Habonim Dror Eizor Galil have been working feverishly to create a meaningful program around the Philadelphia area. If you are a parent that would like to help out, please contact us at Adi Inbar at ainbar@philafederation.org. There are volunteer opportunities available!

--------------------

6. Ken Rikud every last Thursday of the month!

PARENTS AND CHANICHIM!!!!

You totally had a great time israeli dancing in February, so why don't you duplicate that fun in March? Join us for the next Ken Rikud!!!

Here are the details:

WHO: Parents and chanichim
WHEN: Every last Thursday of the month from 7-9PM
WHERE: Adath Israel
250 N. Highland Ave
Merion, PA 19066

If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to Ben Profeta at profeta54@gmail.com.

THE NEXT KEN RIKUD IS ON THURSDAY, MARCH 29

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7. Want to give a tour of Galil on April 29?

We are looking for interested and energetic chanichim to give tours to prospective parents on Sunday, April 29, the day of Camp Galil's open house. You would be bringing around a potential new Galil family to show them what amazing programs we have to offer every summer. It's quite fun to introduce new people to the Galil atmosphere. If you are interested, please contact Abbey Sasson, our Registrar, at registrar@campgalil.org.

--------------------

8. Jewish College Campus Tour: Including time at the College Park Bayit!

Curious about what Jewish activities go on during college? Great! Habonim Dror is co-sponsoring the Community Youth Initiative's Mid-Atlantic College Tour this year. Between March 29-April 1, you could learn about what Jewish life exists on college campuses along the Eastern seaboard. If you are interested and would like more information, please visit:

http://jewishphilly.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=189271

--------------------

9. What did you say? Scholarships for Israel?

If your child is planning on being in Israel for any amount of time, there are many scholarships available. In Philadelphia, the Jewish Federation offers various programs, including the Passport to Israel program, that will match certain amounts of money committed towards future trips. For more information on the Passport to Israel program, please visit:

http://jewishphilly.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=166058

Also, if your child is interested in long term programs in Israel (like Workshop), there is a fund called MASA that has been created to provide scholarships for travel. In fact, every individual who applies is guaranteed at least $2000 for their program. For more information on this scholarship, please visit: http://www.masaisrael.org.

Moreover, if you are interested in need-based scholarships to Israel, please contact Donna Levinson at dlevinson@philafederation.org.


If you would like to know more about possible Israel scholarships, please contact Adi Inbar at 215-832-0558 or ainbar@philafederation.org.

--------------------

10. Register a friend for Machaneh Galil and get $150 back!

Did you know that every family who refers a friend to Machaneh Galil gets a $150 discount on their child's tuition? That's right - make sure to tell all your friends about Galil and you could come for less money. Enjoy those great peulot, relaxing Shabbatot, and wonderful atmosphere with MORE of your friends.

For more information, please contact Abbey Sasson at registrar@campgalil.org.

--------------------

11. Community Spotlight: Women in the Israeli Military conversation on March 8

We at Eizor Galil are starting a new tradition in our weekly newsletter: every week we will send you information on a community event we think is interesting and you might want to attend. For the first event, we are highlighting a community conversation with an Israeli military woman, Nurit Shein. For more information and RSVP instructions, please visit this website:

http://jewishphilly.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=208768

--------------------

Eizor Galil has a blog you can check on a regular basis for more information: our newsletters are posted weekly as well as things that happen in between. You can also find links to important sites and ways to contact us. Please visit us at www.eizorgalil.blogspot.com.

Habonim Dror North America also has a blog that haw updates on Ken activities through North America. Check it out at: www.kenim.blogspot.com.