Thursday, October 18, 2012

Quotes from the Class


“Just looking at the stars, I saw this branch, but you couldn’t see the branch- it just looked like floating leaves.” – Daniel

“We walked to the top of the mountain blindfolded and earned a ‘togetherness’ bead.” – Elie

 “We played this game where we stood really still 
across from each other, and our partners’ faces disappeared.  
And it was really crazy.” – Noam

“I liked the campfire because we got to see songs and stuff, 
and it was really fun.” – Minna

“I really liked the overlook of the hillside because we were blindfolded until then, and when they took the blindfold off 
it was amazing.” – Matan

“I’m so glad I stayed because we played a lot of things.  One of them is ‘Predator Prey.’ You had to be a vol, a snake, or a hawk 
and try to survive.  It was really fun!” – Asheley

“It was exciting to be with all the animals.  
One of the goats ate a lot of food, 
like he was just eating the whole time.  They were cute.”
– Jonah

“One of my favorite moments was when we did the night hike because we didn’t get to bring flashlights, and I could barely see.  
I have good night vision.” – Nina

“In ‘spa chug’ we made our own lip balm, with no petroleum, and I thought it was really fun and creative.” – Ruth

“We did a play about Noah, and how he sent the raven before the dove.  It was fun.  I thought it was really interesting 
that I hadn’t heard about it before.” – Noa

“At Teva we really learned about nature, and we really got into nature.  It really changed my thoughts about nature… 
I’m not going to buy plastic bottles again.” – Annette

“I was surprised that I was a frog.  The play was about a little girl who wanted to make a difference by helping frogs… I was a frog… It was fun… I just like acting.” – Joey

“Being with the kids this week was awesome and amazing.  
They learned so much and had a ton of fun; me too!  
Thank you for sending us your kids!” – Ms. Kwitkin-Close

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Whole Class Photos

 At our cabin
At the lake

Worth the Wait

Early risers are treated to hot chocolate.
Our class was waiting in line at 7:05AM!

Waking like a Lion


Lion postures before beginning tfillah.

Shacharit (Morning Prayer)






Yasher Koach to Asheley, Minna, and Annette for leading part of this morning's service.

Amidah Outside





Everyone found his or her own place outside to pray silently.
Hearing the morning geese on the lake is a lovely way to pray!

Dancing and Drumming


In Tfillah

At Breakfast




Weighing the Psolet (Food Waste)


After Breakfast Plates were Cleared

How Much Food Waste?

Charting our psolet (food waste)