Israeli Scouts Shevet Chen and Shevet Harel's counselors enjoyed the annual conference in Ojai, made possible by co-sponsorship by the ILC

2/26/2010 2:14:31 PM

Co- sponsored by the ILC, Israeli Scouts groups Shevet Chen and Shevet Harel participated in the annual conference of “Mechaneh Shachbag” at Camp Ramah in Ojai. This annual retreat, designed to connect Shevet counselors and Counselors in Training (CIT) from all over the US and Canada, is the biggest event for these young leaders. Over 320 participants, ages 14-18, from 14 different Israeli Scouts groups were in attendance, 48 of them from Shevet Chen, the largest delegation at the retreat, and 10 from the new Shevet Harel. This year’s theme was “Salat Israeli,” or the cultural melting pot in Israel, and participants were challenged with the question of identity and were asked which culture they identify most with. The highlight of the conference was “Erev Tzababa” where each Shevet put on a show connected to the theme of “identity.” After three days of bonding, participants came away from the trip happy and more united. In March, the 9^th graders of the Shevet, who are its future leaders, will be going to a counseling seminar in New York in preparation of their new role.   

Lian