Tovi Schoonmaker lives in Jerusalem and attended Ko Tomar Highschool in Ramat Bet Shemesh.
Tovi is presently studying Occupational Therapy in Mivchar which is a branch of Haifa University.
The incredible girls in Tovi’s chaburah are: Nechama Green (FL), Zisi Grossman (NY), Chana Pinzower (NY) and Gitty Boshnack (NY).
Tovi’s chabura focuses on personal development via an analysis of one’s character traits through the eyes of Torah, Chazal and contemporary Jewish sources.
Tovi’s goal is for the girls in her chabura to reach a deeper level of self awareness on important topics like happiness, patience, gratitude, judging people favorably etc.
What was your favorite night activity on michlelet and Why?
Nechama Green: the mich-give basketball game was my favorite night activity because it showed the tremendas unity between the NCSY programs.
Zisi Grossman: My favorite night activity was the mystery Ijump trip. It was beautiful that in just a few short weeks eneryone was able to jump, cheer,and have fun together. When you see such unity the only thing you can say is “עם ישראל חי”.
Chana Pinzower: The bridal shower was my favorite night activity. Seeing the כלה’s happiness have me שמחה and I know if gave נחת to ה’. I was able to be משמח חתן וכלה in the most genuine and elevated level.
Gitty Boshnack: The talent show. It was amazing to see each girls indvidual talent. Everyone has something special about them that makes them unique, And this is why I love michlelet, so many girls from different places coming to Israel to learn and have fun together.