Boneh Begins

On Sunday, Workshop 63 had the opportunity to explore Jerusalem with Julian Resnick, former HDNA Central Shaliach and new Mazkir of HD Olami (World Habonim Dror). Julian walked the workshoppers through the area of the President and Prime Minister's homes, pointing out interesting historical and cultural things and sharing his extensive knowledge of the city.

After the siyur, the chanchim drove to Kibbutz Ein Dor, where they will be until mid-December. They have spent the day and a half getting to know the Kibbutz, becoming familiar with the Boneh schedule and their new educators, and making decisions about their time on Kibbutz. This week, they will be choosing work places on Kibbutz, be sorted into relevant Hebrew classes, choose tzvatim (work groups) to take responsibility over various parts of their life on Kibbutz, and generally begin their process on Boneh. Many more updates to follow!

Nora and Ore's chanichim in front of their new house!

Medura (camp fire) on the first night.

 New roommates Bekah, Hannah F, and Toby.

Preparing for a presentation during a peula.

Presenting, in full costume.

Next week will be Yam L'Yam (Sea to Sea), a three day tiyul (hike) with all of English speaking Habonim. Workshoppers will be hiking with other gap-year participants from South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. More details to follow.