JRA

Shalom ~

Eizor Galil participated in an amazing tikun olam project. On Sunday November 16th, Eizor Galil brought about 25 kids and parents together to package and distribute boxes of food to the Jewish community of greater Philadelphia. Hundreds of volunteers gathered together at the JRA warehouse on Dutton Road to help feed the less fortunate and eat delicious bagels and cake. Distributors not only deliver boxes themselves, but they also learn some Russian phrases like "kak de-la" to further the connection of those receiving the boxes. Hopefully, you can join us next time and be a part of the action.

Mazkirut Eizor Galil,

Don't understand some of the words? Look below:

Eizor - Area
Galil - That one is easy. A wonderful community of warm-hearted people
Tikun Olam - A Jewish belief that we should help to "repair the world"
"kak de-la" - How are you? in Russian

Eizor Galil Newsletter 11/05/08

Shalom Chaverim! (In Hebrew, hello friends!)

We hope you have all been enjoying your election day.

 

1. Peulaht Shichvah (Activity according to age group) happened this past Sunday, November 2nd.  It took place in Mishkan Shalom.

we had a really good Peula, and we wish that more people could come. and we hope to see more of you in the next Ken Events!!

 

2.  Eizor Galil will be participating in the JRA food drive taking place on Sunday November 16th.  The JRA is an organization that utilizes monthly volunteer drives (such as the one we will be participating in) to distribute food packages to 2,500 low-income Jewish families in the area.  The food drive will be from 10:00 AM until 11:30at which point we will be breaking off to distribute packages.  Families are all encouraged to participate in this event together with Eizor Galil and the larger Philadelphia Jewish community!  If you're coming, please register using our JRA registration form by November 10th! at Galil at JRA registration form. attached is the flyer with all the information

 

3.Camp Galil get together event for Chanichim(campers)/ families and for prospective campers/families also on Sunday November 16th in New Hope PA. yes we know that it is conflicting with the JRA event, but in our eyes it is completing. Join us in Nee Hope for Israeli style Salad & some pizza and a special activity with our Israeli Shaliach Ron Alter. Sunday November 16th from Noon- 2:30 PM

we would like to thank our hosting family Carl& Nadine and Jessica Glassman.the event will take place at the Wedgwood inn located at 111 W. Bridge street (County Road 179) New Hope, PA [for driving directions www.WedgwoodInn.com] .

To RSVP by 11/12 or for more information contact: Abbey Krain Sasson, Registrar registrar@campgalil.org, 484-684-6532. there is an attached flyer with more information.

 

4. You should all save the date for the Eizor Galil Hanukkah Sleepover, which is upcoming on the night of Saturday December 20th!  It's gonna be alot of fun,  with activities for both parents and children on the night of the 20th so you should all save the date!  Further details will be announced as the date draws closer.

5. The week after that, on Friday December 26th, Nachshonim (movement members in the last 2 years of high school) will be leaving for Habonim Dror North America Winter Seminar from all over the country!  This is a unique opportunity for post-MBI and older aged chanichim and madrichim to see their national kvutza and be a part of the national movement.  Anyone wishing to attend should fill out the forms at http://habonimdror.org/programs/winter_seminar.html. for further information about that.  Any general questions can be e-mailed to us at rosheizor@gmail.com or Shani Bob at programs@habonimdror.org.

Aleh V'hagshem (Arise and Actualize),
The Mazkirut Eizor Galil (The committee of people overseeing and organizing Eizor Galil events)
Rashei Eizor - Josh Marantz, Nora Chong, and Ben Profeta
Shaliach - Ron Alter

Fall Seminar 2008

Shalom l'kulam,

Just 10 days ago marked the first big eizor event in eizor Galil. 140 chanichim and 60 tzevet came to Camp Galil in Ottsville, PA to spend a shabbat reunited with old friends. Our attendees came not just from the greater Philadelphia area, but from New York and Washington D.C. as Na'aleh (The Habonim Dror camp in NY) attended our seminar as well. Friday evening we started singing our kabbalat shabbat songs as if we sang them at camp the week before. After a delicious dinner the chanichim found out who there tzevet was and they went off to their tzrifim to have some icebreakers. To end the evening we came back to the chadar ochel for rikud.
Saturday was filled with Shabbat chugim, peulah shichvah, and a special event known as "The great Olympics of Fall Seminar 2008" where teams competed in 11 events to defend their honors. As the day continued we finished with our per usual Saturday evening schedule of musical, havdallah, and a short medurah.
Sunday morning we departed from Galil and the giant trees who were starting to turn shades of red, orange, and yellow. Fall Seminar was just the first of many eizor galil events so stay tuned to the newsletter.

Mazkirut Eizor Galil - Ben, Josh, Nora, and Ron

Hebrew translations
Shalom l'kulam - Hello to all
chanichim - kids
tzevet - staff
kabbalat shabbat - welcoming the shabbat
tzrifim - cabins
chadar ochel - dining hall
rikud - Israeli folk dancing
chugim - interest groups
peulah shichvah - activity with age group
musical - a relaxed atmosphere of songs and performance
havdallah - rapping up shabbat
medurah - skits around the bondfire

Re: Eizor Galil Newsletter, 9/18/08

Marhaba (hello in Arabic)~

I hope everyone is eating there lunch outside today...it's beautiful weather and we hope to have the same weather at Fall Seminar!  For those who have not registered yet, you will be happy to know that we have extended registration through sunday.  Feel free to tell friends of yours because seminar is a great way for people who are curious about what the Habonim Dror Camp Galil community is like to experience what we do.  They are more than welcome in our community.  Read on to find out more:

1. Many of you have been asking about an Eizor Galil directory with all of the phone numbers, addresses, and e-mails of everyone in the Galil community.  Well, it is in the works and as soon as it is finished, we will be sure to mail them out to each and every one of you.



2. Fall Seminar Registration has been extended.  Since we want as many people there as possible, and we all live very busy and active lives, we are extending registration until Sunday, September 21st!  For those that are new to the Galil/Habonim Dror community, Fall Seminar is a weekend back at Camp Galil in the lovely rural town of Ottsville, PA.  The weekend will be filled with the smell and songs of shabbat, rikud at the basketball court, and lots more....we have to keep some things a surprise.  Please sign up by clicking on the link below.  If you have any questions regarding the registration process, feel free to e-mail rosheizor@gmail.com.  Important:  If you are intending to travel from NY, please e-mail rosheizor@gmail.com immediately confirming that you need to use the NY transportation as space is limited.

Fall Seminar Registration


3. Do you think Camp Galil is a great place and believe that you know people who are interested in sending their kids to Galil?  Well they can come get a great tour of our Camp facilities and information on what a summer at Galil consists of at our Open House!!  Our fall open house will be at Camp Galil (146 Red Hill Rd. Ottsville, PA 18942) on October 5th 2008 between the hours of 2PM-4PM.  Tell all your friends about it who are interested, it's never too early to start thinking about where to send your kids to camp next summer.

4. Peulah Shichvah (Activity according to age group)  will be happening for all ages on  October 26th.  The specific times and location will be announced in the near future but mark the dates on your calendars, you don't want to miss it.

5.If you believe that you have received this e-mail and were not suppose to or do not wish to please e-mail rosheizor@gmail.com to be taken off of this list.  We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Aleh V'hagshem (Arise and Actualize),

The Mazkirut Eizor Galil (The committee of people overseeing and organizing Eizor Galil events)

Rashei Eizor - Josh Marantz, Nora Chong, and Ben Profeta

Shaliach - Ron Alter

Eizor Galil Newsletter 9/5/08

Shalom -

We are writing to you today with the answers to all of your questions. This is the moment you have all been waiting for (or at least the kids on this listserv)...read on to find out more:

1. Thank you to everyone who came out to the Art Museum for some intense rikud (Israeli Dancing), music, laughter, and an amazing view of the great city of Philadelphia. We truly appreciate the strong representation and I can assure you our Jewish community was aware of our presence and RUACH (Spirit/Energy). In total, we were about 40 people strong. Stay tuned for more rikud at the art museum to come.

2. Many of you have been asking about an Eizor Galil directory with all of the phone numbers, addresses, and e-mails of everyone in the Galil community. Well, it is in the works and as soon as it is finished, we will be sure to mail them out to each and every one of you.

3. As we are just starting our year, we are looking for a house, community center, or synagogue, preferably in the Cheltenham township, to host the annual Galil Merkaz where the staff is trained and receives the skills needed in order to be successful madrichim (counselors) in the Eizor. The space we are looking for should be able to fit about 20-30 people from Saturday night (after Shabbat) September 13th until mid to late afternoon on Sunday September 14th. If you or someone you know can help out with this, please e-mail rosheizor@gmail.com as soon as possible.

4. Fall Seminar Registration is now open. For those that are new to the Galil/Habonim Dror community, Fall Seminar is a weekend back at Camp Galil in the lovely rural town of Ottsville, PA. The weekend will be filled with the smell and songs of shabbat, rikud at the basketball court, and lots more....we have to keep some things a surprise. Please sign up by clicking on the link below. If you have any questions regarding the registration process, feel free to e-mail rosheizor@gmail.com. Important: If you are intending to travel from NY, please e-mail rosheizor@gmail.com immediately confirming that you need to use the NY transportation as space is limited.

Fall Seminar Registration


5. If you believe that you have received this e-mail and were not suppose to or do not wish to please e-mail rosheizor@gmail.com to be taken off of this list. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Aleh V'hagshem (Arise and Actualize),

The Mazkirut Eizor Galil (The committee of people overseeing and organizing Eizor Galil events)

Rashei Eizor - Josh Marantz, Nora Chong, and Ben Profeta

Shaliach - Ron Alter

Todah u L'ehitraot

Shalom all,

How wet was yesterday???? As one of the first groups walking down the Parkway during the Israel parade we were lucky to 'just' miss the rain and had a great time with our amazing float. If you have photos – please put them on our facebook group "camp Galil"! also – if anyone knows where did 150 green t-shirts go – let us know… (is it possible we gave them all away? Are there really 150 proud Galilnik's out there wearing our celebratory Israel 60 T-shirt? This is a collector's item, clearly…)

This was a great culmination for a great seminar and a great year. If you left some things on the JCC bus or in the Festival – please e-mail shaliach@galil.org .

And now to the Todot (thank you's):

We want to personally thank one fantastic individual – Alan Greenberg, one of our Camp Committee chairs, who took the time to plan and execute our float and made magic happen. Alan – we will make a special exception for you and let you sign up for Amelim next year, if you want. For real.

Todah Raba to the unbelievable Tzevet Eizor who's been planning and calling and caring and running peulot, and sometimes coming all the way from New-York or just from Yardley to get the Eizor going – your passion and commitment is what makes the Eizor.

Todah Raba to the awesome Ma'apilim (college students) who came from out of town and all across the country to help us run our seminars and activities. These are mainly Galil alums who worked or will work again this summer as Tzevet Machaneh, and we are very happy for every opportunity to see more of them.

Todah Raba to the Galil Camp committee and staff – particularly Sharon and Abbey – for their endless support and interest.

And finally – Todah Raba to all of YOU who came and shared with us this wonderful passed year. It has been a pleasure meeting you and we truly hope to see you again this summer at Galil or next year at our Fall seminar.

This is also the time to say L'Hitraot to two special groups of people:

First – our chanichim (campers) who will go this summer to Israel on MBI for over five weeks of fun, excitement and some good-old-fashioned-labor-Zionist-experience. We look forward to welcoming you back with much enthusiasm and interest as you take your first steps in becoming movement leaders!

And second – to our Madatz who are now finishing high-school and will spend the next year in Israel, through our Workshop program, getting to know Israeli society up-close and forming their Kvutza and Israel connection. We know that this will be a formative experience, and hope to hear from you as you go through it and all through next summer when you'll join our Tzevet Machaneh

We are very proud of you all and will miss you very much.

So, again, Todah Raba to everyone for making this year to what it was, and we hope to see again soon!

Todah U'lehitraot,

Makirut Eizor Galil

Adam, Ben, Alon, Shira & Adi

Eizor Galil Newsletter 03/20/08

Dear Eizor Galil-

Spring has arrived, and as loyal Philadelphians know, Rita’s is giving out free water ice!

We love water ice, and we also love peulot, and coincidentally, we have a lot going on! Look below to find more information about Peulot Shichva , Israel ’s 60^th Events, and a ton of happenings in the community!

Chag Sameach! (Hamantaschen!)

Rak Tov
Mazkirut Eizor Galil
Shira, Adi, Ben, Alon, and Adam

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Eizor Galil Events:

1. Parent's Israel Trip - Now $200!
2. Purim Party (younger Schavot) Sun. 3/23
3. Bogrim Peulah Sat. 3/29
4. Shabbat dinner L’fi Shichva Fri. 4/11
5. J-Serve, Sun. 4/13
6. Save the Dates: Galil Open House (Sun. 5/11) and Spring Seminar/Yom HaAtzmaut Parade (5/16-18)!

Community Events:

1. 60 Seconds Israeli Film Contest- Win $500!
2. Words Not Spoken- Sun. 4/6
3. Community events- Israel Advocacy Trip and 60 Conversations for Israel 60
4. Become a youth representative for Habonim Dror on the JServe Teen Advisory Committee
5. "Hear O'Israel" Orchestra Concert, with Limited Student Tickets, Thurs. 4/17
6. Philadelphia Yizkor Ceremony of the Holocaust, Sun. 5/4

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Eizor Galil Events:

1. Habonim Parents' Trip To Israel !!!

Now ONLY $200 plus airfare, April 29 to May 4!

*Habonim Dror North America will be running an Israel trip this spring! This trip is intended for parents who have children who are of age to participate on our upcoming MBI and Workshop programs. This trip will take place *APRIL 29th to MAY 4th*. This is a unique opportunity to go to Israel , as it is just before the 60th Yom HaAtzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) and will be during Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Rememberance Day). This trip will include parents from all 7 Habonim camps, and is an amazing opportunity to understand more of what Habonim is actually doing. It also bears mentioning that this trip is heavily subsidized.

This year's trip will cost trip cost each participant is $200 plus airfare, which includes accommodations as well as meals and an excellent Israel experience! If you have any further questions or are interested, please contact Michael Kanter at programs@habonimdror.org and he will be happy to answer any questions you may have. But don't delay, as the trip needs to be planned and booked as soon as possible!

2. Purim Party Amelim, Chotrim and Sayarim - Peulah Sunday, March 23^rd

Purim Party:

What: An Amazing Purim Party
Who: Amelim, Chotrim, and Sayarim
Where: Beresin Household
531 Westview St
Philadelphia, PA 19119

When: Sunday, March 23rd from 2:00-5:00PM
INFO: This is going to be the one and only Purim Costume party. Bring yourselves in exciting Purim costumes.

3. Bogrim Laser Tag Bogrim Peulah Saturday, March 29^th

Bogrim:

Location: Ultrazone Bensalem
4201 Neshaminy Blvd.
Bensalem, PA 19020
Date: Sat., March 29
Time: 5:15-9:30 p.m.
Topic: MBI, picnic, and Lasertag
Contact: Alon Hafri ahafri@gmail.com

4 . Save the Date- Shabbat Dinner L’fi Shichva Fri. 4/11

Get ready for Shabbat dinners, Pesach style!
We will send out Locations and Times as the celebration nears. Dinners by age group.

5. J-Serve, Sun., April 13

Jewish teens in Philadelphia are joining forces with SHARE, JRA, Mitzvah Food Project, Mazon, the Philadelphia Coalition againt Hunger for J-Serve 2008, in partnership with Global Youth Service Day to fight hunger in Philadelphia . The goal of J-Serve is to create an annual event around which the entire Jewish community can mobilize across denominational/movement lines. Possible projects include the JRA (sorting, packaging, and delivering food to those in need), planting the SHARE garden, painting a Mural, organzing a non-profit store, data entry, furniture rebuilding, advocacy, and more!

WHERE: SHARE WAREHOUSE

2901 West Hunting Park Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19129

WHEN: Sunday, April 13

1:30-4 p.m.

Transportation will be provided. There will be live music and snacks, as well!

To register and for bus information:

www.jewishphilly.org/jserve

6 . Save the Dates- Galil Open House and Spring Seminar!

On Sunday, May 11, Galil will be hosting its annual Open House, and on the weekend of Friday, May 16, Galil will be hosting Spring Seminar along with Naaleh, and we will be going to the Israel Day Parade on Sunday, May 18 right from Galil!

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Community Events:

1. Grades 7-12 60 Seconds Israeli Film Contest

If we gave you 60 seconds – could you be inspiring?

First Prize: $500 towards your next Israel Trip!

In celebration of Israel 's 60^th birthday The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Center for Israel and Overseas invites grades 7 to 12 to take part in the 60 Seconds Film Contest and create their own 60 Seconds Film celebrating Israel . Top ten entries will be screened at the Israel Community Celebrations on May 18^th alongside short films from Israel .

Submissions must be made by May 1, 2008. For full details, contest rules and registration, go to: www.jewishphilly.org/60seconds

or contact Adi Inbar ainbar@philafederation.org

2. Words Not Spoken- Sun. 4/6

Dating is different today. Come learn what every adult needs to know about teen relationships. Discuss Relationships in a Jewish Context.

Don't miss this powerful, interactive improvisational theater experience, exploring dating and love relationships among teens and young adults, performed by young people from our community.

When: Sunday, April 6
Location: Kaiserman JCC
10100 Jamison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116

Two Sessions:

1:00- 3:00 pm- Performance for teens and young adults

4:00- 6:00 pm- Performance for parents, teachers, community members, professionals, and clergy.

Admission: Gift card(s) to Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart, ACME Supermarkets, gasoline card(s), used cell phone(s)/printer ink cartridge(s) or $5 cash. Donations to benefit domestic violence services of Laurel House, Women's Center of Montgomery County, and Jewish Family and Children's Services.

3. Other Community Events!

1. Israel Advocacy Trip! High school senior? Interested in current events? Want to learn how to be an Israel advocate on College? Than join us for this exceptional program, geared to prepare you for one of the biggest challenges of College life! Register NOW for this May 12-23 2008 trip! For more information please contact Pam Pearlmutter ppearlmutter@philafederation.org

2. 60 Conversations for Israel 60 Between Passover (April 21) and Israels 60^th Independence Day (May 8), the days when the Jewish people tell each other the story of their collective memory, the Jewish community of Greater Philadelphia will engage in an open, honest and nuanced Israel conversation. To take part in this unique project, please go to: www.jewishphilly.org/israel60

4. Become youth representative on the JServe Teen Advisory Committee!

Contact Adi Inbar (adi.r.inbar@gmail.com) about being a youth representative for Habonim Dror on the JServe Teen Advisory Committee. You will work with other representatives to make JServe 2008 a fun, strong and more affective program.

As a JServe Teen advisor you will participate in the following programs:

1) Wed., March 16, 2008
5:30-7:30pm @ Gratz College

Youth information session and group organization (making informational banners, eating dinner, and having lots of fun!)

2) Sun., April 6, 2008
1:00am-1:30pm @ Share Food Program
1:30-4:30pm @ The National Liberty Museum (optional)

Site walk thru followed by optional visit to the National Liberty Museum (lunch, snacks, and transportation provided)

5. "Hear O'Israel" Orchestra Concert, with Limited Student Tickets, Thurs., April 17

On April 17, we will celebrate Israel with a fantastic classical music concert by the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center , "Hear O'Israel," commemorating Israel 60th year of independence.

A limited number of student tickets will be available, as well, at $20 plus $2 service fee, but on a first-come first-serve basis. You must purchase them at the Kimmell Center box office with a valid student ID.

WHERE: Kimmel Center

260 S. Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA

WHEN: Thursday, April 17

8 p.m.

For more information visit www.jewishphilly.org/concert

6. Philadelphia Yizkor Ceremony of the Holocaust, Sun., May 4

WHERE: Monument to the Six Million Jewish Martyrs

16th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Philadelphia, PA

WHEN: Sunday, May 4

1 p.m. (the conversation with the survivor starts at 10:30 a.m. at 2100 Arch Street )

There is free bus transportation for all events. For more information please call 215-832-0655.

The city-wide Yizkor Ceremony of the Holocaust will take place on Sunday, May 4. The ceremony, consisting of survivors' stories, a march of the children, and a special presentation from Mark Talisman (President of the Project Judaica Foundation), is no doubt invaluable to our generation and the generations to come. Because it is getting more and more difficult to hear first-hand accounts of the Holocaust, the necessity for such a ceremony becomes increasingly important. The "Dorothy Freedman Memorial Conversation with a Survivor" Program which begins at 10:30 AM. This youth symposium will be followed by the youths' march to the ceremony's location.

Eizor Newsletter 02/13/08

Dear Eizor Galil,

Welcome to this week's edition of the Eizor newsletter!

We would like to focus your attention to a cause of which we have been recently made aware- this week's peulot shichva, followed by the Eizor-wide Fun Bowling activity are both centered on the education of and fundraising for the Jewish community of Uruguay. In light of their economic and social circumstances, Habonim Dror Uruguay has launched an effort to raise money and provide basic necessities for the country's extremely impoverished Jews. When HD Uruguay wrote to HDNA asking for our assistance, we felt it an honor and a mitzvah to be able to extend a helping hand.

This is an amazing opportunity to help Jews in need, and we feel passionate about working together with all of you to assist our friends across the equator.

Our Bowling event will be our first united effort to raise money to send to HD Uruguay for the Jewish Community of Uruguay. This means money for basic amenities, food, books, and transportation as well as funding for community events and the strengthening of the Jewish identity.

We hope that everyone benefits greatly from the peulot on Sunday, and that everyone gets a chance to make it to bowling!

Todah Rabah le kulam,

Mazkirut Eizor Galil

Adam, Shira, Ben, Alon and Adi

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1. Peula Shichva Sunday, February 17th

This Sunday there will be held Peulot Shichva in individual locations. Look below to see where, when, and on what topic your peula will be run! We hope to see you all!

Amelim/Chotrim-

Location: Greg Smith Residence

641 Revere Rd

Merion Station Pa 19066

Time: 2-5 PM

Topic: Habonim Dror Uruguay. What do they do and why are we fundraising for them?

RSVP: Greg Smith at grgbndr27@yahoo.com

Sayarim-

Location: Shahar Residence

122 Steele Way

Huntington Valley, PA 19006

Time: 2-4 PM

Topic: Habonim Dror Uruguay. What do they do and why are we fundraising for them?

RSVP: Nora Goldfield nora.goldfield@gmail.com

Tzofim:

Location: Fagliano-Natkins Residence

7430 Sprague St.

Philadelphia, PA 19119

Times: Sunday February 17^th from 3-5PM

RSVP: Sam Datlof miltiades@comcast.net

Bonim:

Location: Elie Shane Residence

151 W Tulpehocken St

Philadelphia PA

Times: 6PM – 9PM

Topic: Making dinner. Come hungry!

Contact: Anna Yankelev chami_16@yahoo.com

2. Eizor Wide Fun Event- Sunday, February 24^th- BOWLING!!!

Get together with the whole chevre! We are planning a big outing for the whole Eizor for Sunday afternoon and early evening.

What: Bowling

Who: Everyone!

Where: Brunswick Adams Lanes

649 Foulkrod St,

Philadelphia, PA 19120

(215) 533-1221ý

(right off Cheltenham Ave.)

When: Sun. Feb. 24,

2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Cost: $13 a person, including:

Shoes and a whole PIZZA and pitcher of SODA per lane!

Suggested donation for the Uruguayan Jewish community: $18 (including the $13 for bowling/shoes)

3. Shalom Hanoch, -Israeli in Concert

One of the most acclaimed Israeli singers, is coming to Philadelphia!

Shalom Hanoch is considered to be one of the founders of Israeli rock, and has profoundly influenced modern Israeli music. We are very excited about this concert and hope to see some of you there!

Shalom will perform at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St. Philadelphia,PA
Thursday, March 6th, 8:00PM.

Tickets are available at www.ticketmasker.com and on the venue's website http://www.thetroc.com/

4. Habonim Dror makes the News!

Follow the link to read a fascinating article about our very own Bayit in New York City. Discusses the role of youth movements in the modern day community and the impact on Israel, as well as socialist living and kibbutzim. "Everyone's looking for a meaningful way to live his or her life,"

"A Commune Grows in Brooklyn"

http://newvoices.org/features/a-commune-grows-in-brooklyn.html

Tuesday, 05 February 2008

5. Habonim Parents' Trip To Israel!!!
Habonim Dror North America will be running an Israel trip this spring! This trip is intended for parents who have children who are of age to participate on our upcoming MBI and Workshop programs. This trip will take place APRIL 29th to MAY 4th. This is a unique opportunity to go to Israel, as it is just before the 60th Yom HaAtzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) and will be during Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Rememberance Day). This trip will include parents from all 7 Habonim camps, and is an amazing opportunity to understand more of what Habonim is actually doing. It also bears mentioning that this trip is heavily subsidized. While a final price has not been set, last year's trip cost each participant about $400, which included airfare and accommodations as well as meals and an excellent Israel experience! If you have any further questions or are interested, please contact Michael Kanter at programs@habonimdror.org and he will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

And last but not least…. And for those of you interested in CAMP, MBI, MADATZ, WORKSHOP:

1. sign up for Camp! http://campgalil.org/about/registration.php
2. sign up for MBI! http://habonimdror.org/programs/mbi/index.php
3. sign up for Madatz! http://campgalil.org/uploads/14030Madatz_Application_2008.pdf
4. sign up for Workshop! http://habonimdror.org/programs/workshop/index.php

We look forward to seeing you all!

Rak Tov,

Tzevet Eizor Galil

Adam, Shira, Ben, Alon, Adi

Rosheizor@gmail.com

Adi.r.inbar@gmail.com

Eizor Galil Newsletter 02/07/08

Dearest Eizor Galil,

Hello to everyone! Welcome to this edition of the Eizor Galil weekly newsletter! We have many exciting things ahead, so we'll get started without further ado.

1. New incentive grants for camp!
Get scholarships for machaneh! Save money on tuition!
For more information, please go to the camp website http://campgalil.org/ !

2. Peula Shichva For Bogrim THIS Sunday, February 10th
This coming Sunday, the Bogrim (10th grade) will be having a peula shichva (group activity). For information please contact Adi Inbar at shaliach@campgalil.org

3. Peula Shichva For Amelim to Bonim February 17th
On Sunday, February 17^th, the shkavot (age groups) Amelim/Chotrim, Sayarim and Bonim will have peulot shichva l’fi ken.

Peulat Shichva will be held in individual locations. As some of you may have heard, there was a fire at our usual location, the Germantown Jewish Center and therefore will not be in service for some time. So we need hosts!

If you can volunteer to host a peula, please email us at rosheizor@gmail.com.

Everyone should also be getting calls from the members of Tzevet Eizor Galil in the near future, so get ready!

Updates in locations and times will follow in next week’s newsletter.

4. Eizor Wide Fun Event- Sunday, February 24^th- SAVE THE DATE

Get together with the whole chevre! We are planning a big outing for the whole Eizor for Sunday afternoon and early evening. More information will follow- but be sure to save the date!

5. Shalom Hanoch, -Israeli in Concert

One of the most acclaimed Israeli singers, is coming to Philadelphia!

Shalom Hanoch is considered to be one of the founders of Israeli rock, and has profoundly influenced modern Israeli music. We are very excited about this concert and hope to see some of you there!

Shalom will perform at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St. Philadelphia,PA
Thursday, March 6th, 8:00PM.

Tickets are available at www.ticketmasker.com and on the venue’s website http://www.thetroc.com/

6. Habonim Parents' Trip To Israel!!!
Habonim Dror North America will be running an Israel trip this spring! This trip is intended for parents who have children who are of age to participate on our upcoming MBI and Workshop programs. This trip will take place APRIL 29th to MAY 4th. This is a unique opportunity to go to Israel, as it is just before the 60th Yom HaAtzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) and will be during Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Rememberance Day). This trip will include parents from all 7 Habonim camps, and is an amazing opportunity to understand more of what Habonim is actually doing. It also bears mentioning that this trip is heavily subsidized. While a final price has not been set, last year's trip cost each participant about $400, which included airfare and accommodations as well as meals and an excellent Israel experience! If you have any further questions or are interested, please contact Michael Kanter at programs@habonimdror.org and he will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

And last but not least…. And for those of you interested in CAMP, MBI, MADATZ, WORKSHOP:

1. sign up for Camp! http://campgalil.org/about/registration.php
2. sign up for MBI! http://habonimdror.org/programs/mbi/index.php
3. sign up for Madatz! http://campgalil.org/uploads/14030Madatz_Application_2008.pdf
4. sign up for Workshop! http://habonimdror.org/programs/workshop/index.php

We look forward to seeing you all!

Rak Tov,
Tzevet Eizor Galil
Adam, Shira, Ben, Alon, Adi
Rosheizor@gmail.com
Adi.r.inbar@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/

Shalom Eizor Galil!

We hope that you are all well and happy, and that if you're in grades 7 to 12 – you had a great time at our Israeli teen night with Coolooloosh!

Today, as usual, some updates but also something new: Pinat Ivrit!!! (Hebrew Corner)

So, enjoy and as always – we look forward to seeing you soon!

Aleh V'Hagshem,

Mazkirut Eizor Galil

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1. New Members on Mazkirut Eizor Galil!

We would like to welcome to our ranks Alon Hafri, a beloved Galil alum, and Ben Profeta, who just returned from the Habonim Dror semester program in Israel (Habo-U) and will be Rosh Chinuch at Galil this summer. Together with Shira, Adam and Adi, Mazkirut Eizor Galil is excited for this semester and hopes to meet each and every one of you in one of our events!

2. New incentive grants for camp!

For more information, please go to the camp website http://campgalil.org/ !

3. Thank you for joining us on MLK!

Thank you to all of our members who came to both of our MLK projects. Feedbacks were great, and we did a lot of good in the community, which is what really matters. So – Todah Rabah Todah, and we'll see you all next year!

4. Ken Rikud! Everyone!!!!

Coming up this Thursday, just like any last Thursday of every month, is Ken Rikud! Love Rikud? Want to learn Rikud? Want to meet your friends or just have some family fun?

Join Elie and Anna and all the gang at ADATH ISRAEL 250 N. Highland Avenue, Merion Station, PA 19066, 7:30 PM. Bring comfortable cloths and get ready to jump a lot!

5. What Teenagers Can Do to Prevent Global Warming

The Deadline for 2007 contest submissions was February 1, 2008 – THANKS TO THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED.

PANIM, our friend from DC, is partnering with Moment magazine to sponsor an essay contest open to high school students focused on what teenagers can do to prevent global warming – one of the most pressing issues facing our country today. What can you do to help slow down global warming?

For future opportunities, please check out the contest online on Moment's website at http://www.momentmag.com/events/HScontest.html

We hope you took advantage of this opportunity!

6. And now for our… Pinat Ivrit!!!!

Remember Ernie and his rubber ducky from Sesame Street? Remember the song? Well, it's time to hear it now in Hebrew! Yes, indeed. Enjoy, learn by heart and bring it back to camp this summer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTE8G_c9fg

and that's it for now!
As always, we are here for any comments or thoughts,

L'hitraot,

Mazkirut Eizor Galil

Adam, Shira, Alon, Ben and Adi

And also, a few reminders….

1. sign up for Camp! http://campgalil.org/about/registration.php
2. sign up for MBI! http://habonimdror.org/programs/mbi/index.php
3. sign up for Madatz! http://campgalil.org/uploads/14030Madatz_Application_2008.pdf
4. sign up for Workshop! http://habonimdror.org/programs/workshop/index.php