Summer 2015

We had the tremendous opportunity to do chessed on Michlelet today. Our day started off with davening and breakfast as usual, which then lead into our first chaburahs and shiurim of the summer! The girls were so excited to start learning, and the Torah presented did not disappoint. We also had our first activities of the summer! Today, there was swim, aerobics, art, cake decorating and basketball. These activities change on a regular basis so keep an eye out for some interesting ones! We boarded the busses and headed to three different locations- Yad Sarah, Yad Eliezer and Chasdei Naomi. We helped out at these amazing organizations and headed back to campus. After dinner, we heard from Rabbi Dani Marcus and had a wild night activity based on farm animals. Another great day on Michlelet!

Our first Shabbos on Michlelet was incredible! On Friday, we heard from Rabbi Schneider and went to Geulah and Meah Shearim to get ready for Shabbos! We took some Erev Shabbos pictures and then went to daven Mincha and kabolos Shabbos as the sun set over Beit Shemesh. Shabbos was relaxing and inspiring, filled with delicious meals, divrei Torah and zemiros. After Shabbos, we saw the weekly recap video and had an amazing night activity. Pizza was served and everyone had a blast! Week 2 on Michlelet starts…. Now!

Dear Michlelet NCSY Parents,

 

We are off to a phenomenal start here at Michlelet NCSY.

 

Yesterday morning, we had Orientation where the girls got to learn all about and look forward to all the exciting things happening this summer, where they will G-d willing experience a summer filled with the balance of it all. I told the girls how in awe I am of each and every one of them for choosing a summer program where they will not only not compromise on any components of fun, but also one where they will experience meaning and fulfillment.  The girls were eager as they looked at the calendar and the daily schedule, as they will experience the excitement of learning Torah in Eretz Yisrael,  doing chessed in Eretz Yisrael, touring this beautiful land and having tons of fun. Of course, it always takes time to adjust, but we have had a really great first few days.

 

They then got to connect with our holy city of Jerusalem with a tour of Ir David, walking through Chizkiyahu’s water tunnels, cheering and splashing as they walked through in the dark and then having the absolute privilege of davening at the Kotel, the place where all our tefilos go to from all over the world, on their first full day in Eretz Yisrael.

We ended the day with a delicious Holy Bagel dinner at the Tayelet Haas Promenade, with its breathtaking view, where you are literally overlooking all of Yerushalayim, the place where Avrohom and Yitzchok were as they looked up and saw the place where the akaida would take place. It was truly an amazing first full day!

 

This morning, we had the privilege of hearing Rabbi Avi Schneider speak to us about the tremendous opportunity it is for them to spend a summer here in Eretz Yisrael. We then got to experience being part of the Erev Shabbos hustle and bustle in Meah Shearim with a fun picture scavenger hunt.

 

We are looking forward to getting to know each other and spending Shabbos together on Michlelet. There is really nothing like it!

 

I am so thrilled to spend the summer with your daughters. Please feel free to be in touch with any questions or feedback you may have!

 

Have a wonderful Shabbos!

 

Rivka Yudin

Director

Michlelet NCSY

Today was an amazing day on Michlelet! Our first full day in Israel started bright and early with davening in the beautiful Reishit Beit Midrash. After breakfast, we had summer orientation where we heard from Mrs. Yudin and the rest of the head staff. The day only got better with the first tiyul of the summer! We put on our water shoes and headed to Ir David to learn the history of the beginnings of Yerushalayim. Chizkiyahu’s Tunnels were the perfect place to hold our first kumzitz- the acoustics were great! We then headed to the Kotel for the first of many visits this summer. The first time is always the most special, and we tore kriah as a group. The day ended with a delicious meal on the Haas Promenade Taayelet overlooking Yerushalyim. Erev shabbos, here we come!

Dear Michlelet NCSY Parents,

We are off to a great start!
Your daughters seem wonderful and I can’t wait to get to know all of them!
We arrived here at the beautiful Reishit campus at approximately 5:00. There were refreshments waiting for us, we got our bags and then had a delicious supper. After dinner we had a great time getting to know each other with some ice breaker activities.
We have a really packed and exciting day planned for tomorrow with Orientation and a beautiful and exciting tiyul to Yerushalayim.
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Looking forward to an incredible summer with your daughters.

Rivka Yudin

What an amazing first day! Well, really two days… If you count our plane ride and day in Israel! After saying goodbye to family and friends in JFK, we had a smooth flight over to Ben Gurion. We loaded onto the busses and arrived in Reishit, our home campus. After unpacking and eating a delicious dinner, we had some ice breakers for night activity out on the basketball court. We are so excited for the summer and all that it has in store!

NCSY Summer is shaping up and about to begin its largest summer yet. With over 1,000 participants expected to attend one of NCSY’s 12 summer programs, it’s going to be an epic summer!

Each NCSY summer program is lead by experienced and talented professionals who have spent the year researching and planning awesome trips, activities and educational experiences. Now it’s your turn to let the summer unfold and see what’s in store for you. Get ready for the Best. Summer. Ever!

Websites will be regularly updated throughout the summer, with the latest pictures and blog posts, to keep you informed and up to date about all the exciting events that happen. So visit frequently and get pumped up for what’s sure to be a great summer!