Tisha B'av brought a more solemn and educational day to machaneh. Shchavot ran peulot focusing the idea of sin'at chinam and the act of how labeling people causes divides among one another.
The afternoon brought another opportunity for chanichim to learn in chugim ritzinim. Chugim options included learning about tefillin and prayer, the story of Matthew Shepard and the relationship between China and Tibet.
After a delicious meal for those who fasted during the day, machaneh watched the Oscar winning short film "West Bank Story," a comedic musical satirically depicting the Israel - Palestinian conflict. The film naturally led to a sichah that continued to address the topic of the day, sin'at chinam.
B'shalom,
Josh
machaneh - camp
shchavot - age groups
peulot - activities
sin'at chinam - baseless hatred
chanichim - campers
chugim ritzinim - serious interest groups
sichah - discussion
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