Summer 2022

Hi, I’m Daniella and I’m from Silver Spring, MD. Today was an on campus day filled with so much fun! We started off with davening and then a delicious breakfast of croissants. After that we had our morning chaburahs and teacher shiurs. Activities followed next where we chose which activities we wanted to go to: Basketball, Zumba, baking and so much more! Next was lunch. We had falafel and French fries. YUM! After that, we had Mincha followed by our afternoon Chaburahs and teacher shiur. Tonight, after dinner, we went to the pool and it was so much fun! We had a BBQ and got tons of swimming in. We ended our night with the privilege of hearing from Rabbi David Katz. Can’t wait for another exciting day tomorrow!

Hi I’m Leora  and from West Hempstead NY, and I’m Yakira Smilow from Teaneck NJ. Today on Michlelet we started by heading to the Rishon Litzyon beach and having a blast! We then went to a farm and experienced Shmitta first hand. We then heard inspiring words of Torah from Rav Burg. And finally we ended our day with an incredible Chopped Competition lead by Naomi Nachman! We can’t wait to see what’s in store for tomorrow!!!

Hi! We are Shana from Bergenfield, NJ and Rosie from Atlanta, GA. Today we started out with our regular morning and afternoon chaburot and shiurim. Then two amazing tiyulim took place. A trip to Pat Banelech bread factory was described as “really really fun”. Our friends got to shape dough into cool shapes and learned how to make new ones. We heard the water laser tag was “hectic in the best way possible”. The vibes were great as everyone shivered back into the dorms bisimcha. Then, we had an inspiring night speaker by Mrs. Elisheva Kaminetsky who spoke about what the time of בין המצרים really means to us. Afterwards we enjoyed a really fun and relaxing spa night with facials, manicures and yogurt parfaits amongst other stations! 

We can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings:)

Hi I’m Bella, and I’m from Passaic, NJ. Today, we left the hotel in Tzfat where we had a beautiful shabbos, and we went rafting down the Yarden! After that we had a dairy lunch with pizzas, pasta, and salad! We then got to chose one of three trips. One group went on a water hike, hiking through gorgeous waterfalls up North. Another went to a Chocolate factory where they got to design there own chocolate. The last group went to Amuka and Meiron which was an inspiring and meaningful experience. We then headed back to Reishit. Today was a great day! Can’t wait for tomorrow!

Hi! I’m Leah, and I live in Bergenfield, NJ. After a great Davening and yummy breakfast, we all split into the trips that we chose and headed up north to Tzfat for an amazing day! My group had the incredible opportunity to witness glass being blown and formed into a mezuzah. Then, we walked around the artist’s colony and saw all the unique art of Tzfat! Before Shabbos began, we walked to visit the Kever of the Arizal. Finally, we got to the hotel and had a beautiful start to an incredible and uplifting Shabbos! It was such an amazing day and we can’t wait for more!!

Hi! My name is shifra from Teaneck, New Jersey. Today was an AMAZING day! After wake up we went straight on a chesed trip. My group went to paint at a school for underprivileged children. It felt so good to be able to give back to israel. It was such meaningful and fun trip and we got into a paint fight making it even more fun! After that we had an amazing lunch and then afternoon chaburot and classes. Then we had on campus activities and then some free time where I went to the Makolet and and got some pizza. For dinner, Touro sponsored burgers bar and it was INCREDIBLE!After dinner we had Rabbi Lashak for our night speaker and he was inspiring and entertaining. Then we had a hilarious night activity and we dressed up our madrichot for “project runway” and got different categories to dress them up as. To end an amazing day we had a kumzitz/mishmar. Then we all went to shower and pack for our upcoming shabbos in Tzfat!

My name is Shevi, from Toronto, Ontario. Today was a regular day at Michlelet, but regular doesn’t mean what you think it does. In the morning we learned with our amazing madrichot and learned with our teacher shiur. Then we were surprised with the amazing opportunity to create a bridal shower for a women who recently made Aliyah. After preparing we had optional tiyulim. I participated in visiting an Ethiopian village where we learned about the history and culture of their people, it was an amazing experience. Then we celebrated with our Kallah at her bridal shower. Finally we ended the day with an incredible night speaker, Mrs Schoonmaker! This was another incredible day at Michlelet, so excited for all the fun and growth to come!

Hi! My name is Basya  and I’m from Bergenfield, New Jersey. In our home room chabura this morning, I learned about the importance of internalizing the idea that Torah is my lifeline. After a rejuvenating lunch, I learned in a chabura and sat in on an uplifting shiur about how each individual can make a difference in the world. Then we had the opportunity to choose between cheering people up in a nursing home or going on a caving adventure. With encouragement from my friends and cheering from my madrichot, I was excited to jump into the cave. Following this exhilarating experience, I attended a shiur by Rabbi Eitiel Goldwicht on how each and every day we can bring the geula closer. We concluded the night with a fun scavenger hunt activity around the campus with our madrichot. This is only a snippet of our fun-filled and meaningful day.