Noam on Seminar ~ Summer 2014 Summer 2014 | Page 19

hanichim do not need to load up the campsite onto their backs each day, as our hiking trip provider - Tzukim -meet them every night with their belongings at the designated campsites along the way. Today they hiked Nahal Moran from Homema, stopping at En Niria, and continuing to En Hotam in Nahal Kzivand concluding in Al Kush. Tomorrow, they are looking forward to rapelling off near by cliffs. If you want to absorb the awesome etgar (challenge) that our hanichim are embarking upon, take out your map of Israel and trace a line from the Kinneret, on the north-eastern border of Israel to the Mediterranean Sea, the western border of Israel. They are experiencing the wonders of northern Israel by foot, appreciating the abundance of natural beauty that exists in this relatively small expanse of land between Israel's borders. Breathtaking views from mountain peaks, patches of colorful wild flowers and nights sleeping under a canopy of starry skies guided the hanichim through their tiyul. The tiyul experience represents a very important part of being and living in Israel as it enables one to interact with the land in a natural and physical way, not to mention that hiking has become a popular past time in modern day Israel. July 24 We are happy to report that all of our Etgar groups are back in Jerusalem. The feedback has been excellent with everyone returning eager to get back to their kvutzot and daily routine. Yesterday we informed you that our program for Friday has changed, and that we will be visiting theIsrael Museum (including the Big Bambu' structure/exhibit) and the brand new Teddy Park in the Mamilla neighborhood. In addition, every kvutzah will be engaged in an activity to support the current defense operation such as making shiva calls to families of soldiers killed in the fighting, purchasing 19