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Mechinat El-Ami is a new gap-year program for Jewish young men and women interested in a challenging and inspirational adventure. In addition to insightful and deep Torah study, the majority of the program will focus on informal educational activities including action sports, leadership development, and physical fitness. Over the course of the year the participants will earn Scuba certification, journey to Poland and benefit from many trips across Israel.

Supervised a group of 20 staff caring for over 90 campersDeveloped and implemented training for future staff Created engaging educational programs in this pluralistic environmentTaught about Israel, Zionism and Judaism to campers and staff membersAccompanied oldest campers on their Israel experience.

Supervised a staff of counslors.Planned and Guided trips and tiyulim. Coordinated logistics of informal educational eventsCared for almost 100 students from overseas ensuring their health, safety and comfort.Mentored students and served as an educational resource

Enhanced the synagogue atmosphere with engaging Junior Congregation activitiesTaught Hebrew and Jewish topics in ChederCreated Jewish holiday experiences which were fun and educationalProduced a Community-wide day of inspiration and learning with a special guest from IsraelInitiated a grassroots ecumenical coalition of all ages to protest the genocide in DarfurGuest speaker at a number of Churches on Jewish topics