The shabbaton kicked-off on Thursday with the grade 12 playing paintball and then preparing for the rest of the school’s arrival at Fern Resort. The shabbaton was enhanced by several guests. Before Shabbat began, Zusha and Rav Yair led some beautiful pre-shabbat niggunim. The ruach continued straight through shabbat with energetic dancing during Kabbalat Shabbat, led by yocappella, an amazing tisch, and an inspiring Musaf led by Zusha. Students heard from Tamir Goodman, the “Jewish Jordan” who spoke about his career, as well as his commitment to Shabbat. Tamir held a lengthy q and a session on Shabbat afternoon. The shabbaton was also enhanced by Rabbi Elan Mazer, who delivered a pre-musaf Drasha. Students participated in discussion groups, led by members of our Judaic Studies faculty, and shmooze groups led by grade 12s. Following Shabbat, there were musical performances from Zusha, DJ Yair Moll and Rabbi Ben-Meir with Rabbi Shore. Fun Saturday night activities and a creative grade 12 video rounded out the unforgettable weekend.
