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.
--------------------
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!
--------------------
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.
--------------------
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. 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.
--------------------
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.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Thursday, April 19, 2007
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!!
--------------------
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.
--------------------
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
--------------------
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.
--------------------
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.
--------------------
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!!! 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.
--------------------
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. 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.
--------------------
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.
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!!
--------------------
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.
--------------------
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).
--------------------
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
--------------------
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.
--------------------
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.
--------------------
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!!! 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.
--------------------
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. 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.
--------------------
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.
Friday, April 13, 2007
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
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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.
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!
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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. 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.
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
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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.
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!!!
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.
Thursday, April 05, 2007
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.
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
--------------------
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.
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