By Brad Gottschalk
Machaneh 2023 Idan HaPlia will soon be underway!
‘Idan HaPlia’ translates to ‘Era of Wonder’, and it’s safe to say that this camp will live up to the name. Months of hard work and preparation by madrichim will ensure the success of our annual return to the campsite. Under the backdrop of serene mountains and on the steps of a gorgeous campsite, Machaneh will offer a much needed escape to channichim.
In this scary and unknown time of antisemitism, war, TikTok, and the normal trials of child- and teen-hood, Machaneh is more important than ever! The sense of community that this Machaneh will provide is a reminder of why we pine for this piece of magic and escape for 11 months of the year.
Enriching and engaging peulot will help our channies understand the world around them. From A.I. to Zionism in 2023, everyone will leave the campsite and return to the community and country, more willing and able to engage.
And aside from the education…camp will be FUN! I might be biased, but I expect the ruach, chants, and pranks to have leveled up this Machaneh. Free time at the beach, beading on kitkar, band’s night – there’ll be something for everyone! While leaving Machaneh will be sad, Habo will come back from camp strong and excited for the next year!
Keep up to date!
Habonim: website: Habonim Dror SA, Facebook HabonimSA
Netzer: website: Netzer.org.za, Instagram netzer_southafrica
Bnei Akiva: website: Beni Akiva South Africa, Facebook Bnei Akiva Cape Town
SAUJS Western Cape: Facebook @SAUJS, Instagram @saujs_westerncape
Diller Teen Fellows: website: Diller Teen Fellows , Facebook Diller Teen Fellows, Instagram @diller.capetown
Find the SA Zionist Federation – Cape Council online:
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, www.sazfcape.co.za
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