On Monday, we had an awesome Mivtza breakfast event featuring a special video and a delicious dessert afterward.
5 Av
On Friday, 5 Av, we visited the old cemetery in Tzfas, where the Arizal and other great tzadikim are buried. We also visited the grave of Rabbi Yisroel Aryeh Leib, the Rebbe's brother. Some bochurim took the opportunity to immerse themselves in the holy, mystical waters of the Arizal's mikveh.
Tisha Ba'av
Color War
Last Thursday, we had Color War, and Boruch Hashem, all the bochurim got involved in their own unique ways, whether it was through acting, baking, painting, or other activities.
Q&A - Tzitzis Making
This week, we had various activities, including making tzitzis for the soldiers on the front lines and a question-and-answer session with Rabbi Kaplan."
Yerushalayim Shabbatton - Sunday
On Sunday, we visited Yad Vashem, which was incredibly inspirational, emotional, and uplifting. Following the visit, we enjoyed some fresh falafel for lunch.
Next, we went to Colel Chabad, where we packed pantry items for the elderly and needy. Our day continued with an exhilarating adventure at a secret Fauda base, where we trained as undercover agents and soldiers.
We then visited a real army base, where we had the opportunity to make a BBQ for the soldiers, dance with them, and uplift their spirits. Finally, we returned to Tzfas.
Yerushalayim Shabbatton - Friday
On Friday, our incredible adventures continued with a tour of Ir David and Hezekiah's Water Tunnels. We then visited the Shuk, where the bachurim were given money to buy lunch of their choice.
Baruch Hashem, we enjoyed a beautiful Shabbat at the Kotel, filled with inspirational niggunim and uplifting meals. After Shabbat, we took a group photo at the Kotel and then visited the Old City once more.
Yerushalayim Shabatton - Thursday
On Thursday, we began our intense Yerushalayim Shabbat experience with an incredible lookout point overlooking Gaza. Next, we visited Chabad Sderot, where we enjoyed pizza and heard inspiring stories from Rabbi Pizam. Following that, we went to the Sderot Municipality Center to watch a video about the Battle of Sderot on Simchat Torah.
Afterwards, we visited a car cemetery where many of the cars belonging to the Nova participants are stored. We then went to the Nova itself, where we sang "Ani Ma'amin" and prayed for the release of the hostages.
Our journey continued to Yerushalayim, where we first visited Kever Rachel and davened Mincha. We then proceeded to Kever David, where we had a delicious dinner of shawarma and burgers.
Our evening included a visit to the Old City, where the bachurim had the opportunity to buy smoothies or choose from other treats. We ended the day with lights out, ready for the next day's adventures.
Old City Of Tzfas Tour
On Tuesday, we went on a tour through the mystical mountains of the old city of Tzfas with our amazing tour guide, Eyal.
Head Staff Reward's - Mivtza Rooftop event
On Monday, there was a test on Maamar Shmuel, followed by a merchandise giveaway as part of the head staff rewards system. The day concluded with an incredible Mivtza Duvdevan event on the yeshiva rooftop.