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Machaneh was made privy to Habonim Dror's legislative process today. The Madatzim were given the opportunity to design and run a tochnit erev. They chose to introduce chanichim to the process which is veida. Veida is a session that meets every other year, where Habonim Dror members from all over North America meet to discuss policies and practices of the movement, and to advocate for or against various suggested changes.

The chanichim were given the opportunity to propose changes and have them discussed by the entire machaneh. It was a great exercise in public speaking, debate and analyzing the policies which affect the Galil world around them.

The Tzofim had their own excitement before this evening's veida, as they completed the high ropes course, zipping down the zip line, and walking across the heebeegeebees and the tight rope situated 30 feet off the ground below.

Before writing out their proposed changes at veida, the Sayarim were given the opportunity to express themselves in writing as they participated in an activity we call "Postman." During this, chanichim write out their feelings about the summer, their madrichim and fellow chanichim, and then have the option to have these letters delivered to the subject of their writings.

The Bonim discussed and celebrated their successful Aliyah Bet they ran in the early morning, while the Bogrim had a special ultimate frisbee practice to gear up for a four-camp tournament in which they will be participating later this week.

B'shalom,

Josh

machaneh - camp

madatzim - counselors in training

tochnit erev - evening activity

chanichim - campers

madrichim - counselors