Ohr Yisraeli Hosts National Girls’ Shabbaton: a weekend of inspiration!
- September 12, 2024
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Last week, nearly 1,000 young women from all corners of Israel gathered in Jerusalem for an unforgettable Ohr Yisraeli Shabbaton! This special weekend retreat brought together girls from Migdal Ohr’s expansive youth movement, which spans over 160 branches across the country, from the northernmost towns to the southern deserts of Israel.
The atmosphere was one of excitement, inspiration, and deep connection as teens from diverse backgrounds met peers from across the country. They discussed their personal feelings and shared experiences during this challenging time of conflict in Israel. In heartfelt discussions, they explored how to develop resilience, manage fear, and rise above anxiety in the face of uncertainty.
Throughout the weekend, these young women were treated to not only uplifting discussions but also a well-deserved break. The mentors, who play a vital role in guiding these girls, planned fun-filled days of swimming and activities that left them feeling refreshed, energised, and pampered. Staying at a hotel with delicious buffets and special amenities was a rare and much-appreciated luxury for many of the girls. They expressed their deep gratitude for the opportunity to enjoy a real vacation during what has been a challenging summer.
The event was a nationwide effort, with buses arriving from (add bullets not sunflowers):
🌻 Or Akiva
🌻 Beer Sheva
🌻 Gadera
🌻 Gan Yavneh
🌻 Hod Hasharon
🌻 Hadera
🌻 Carmel
🌻 Netivot
🌻 Netanya Kiryat Hasharon
🌻 Porat
🌻 Petah Tikva
🌻 Tzur Hadassah
🌻 Kiryat Atah
🌻 Kiryat Tivon
🌻 Rishon LeTzion
🌻 Ramat Gan
🌻 Tel Aviv
This Shabbaton marks the largest Ohr Yisraeli girls’ Shabbaton to date, and it didn’t just leave the participants with beautiful memories—it sparked exciting ideas for future collaborations. New friendships blossomed, and the connections made over this powerful weekend are already inspiring plans for upcoming national projects within the Ohr Yisraeli community.
Judging by the energy and enthusiasm of this Shabbaton, the future for these young women is bright, and we’re eager to see how they’ll continue to grow, unite, and make an impact together.
If you’d like to discover more about our various facilities and programmes including Ohr Yisraeli, click here: https://migdalohr.org.uk/projects/