Tiyul 2019: Day 11 | Shabbat on the Kinneret
Riley J, Natalie, and Marissa
Riley, Natalie and Marissa
Today was such a fun day! To start the day, we had a relaxing tefillah led by some of our friends which included praying, yoga, and blessing interpretation. The morning tefillah was very meaningful because it was our last day observing Shabbat as a grade. This tefillah was extra special because it was done outside in order for us to appreciate the nature around us. 
After our nice Shabbat morning, we took a walk to the Jordan River where we built our own rafts and got to use them! We had the best time competing against each other on the river. Each point group was on their own raft and we had a great opportunity to bond while we rowed, completed tasks, and followed a map at the same time. Most people got splashed a little bit but we had so much fun! 
To continue our day, we went to visit the Galit Chocolate factory on our Kibbutz! We each made our own personalized chocolates and we got to eat them after. We also got to learn how chocolate is made and what goes into producing yummy chocolate. Afterward, we all got some chill time to relax, clean, and socialize with our friends. Shabbat is the best!
To close an amazing day and to celebrate the end of Shabbat, we got to go to Tiberias and go on a boat ride on the Kinneret. They played amazing music and everyone was up and dancing! We all had a blast! The whole grade bonded not only by dancing but because we know these moments won’t last forever. After got off the boat, we got a good period of time to shop and grab some treats. It was a great end to the day. Only a few days left! We can’t believe it’s almost over. Next up: camping!!!