Enjoying some pool time.
By the afternoon it was time for the moment that many of the chanichim on MBI have been waiting for a very long time. They were given their Chultzot Tnua (blue movement shirts), a symbolic moment where they are declared movement leaders. To mark this occasion, the tzevet with participation from the chanichim, held a tekes (ceremony) at the grave sight of Israel's first Prime Minister Ben Gurion which is a short walk from where the group is sleeping tonight. In addition to the tekes, they also spent time at the grave to learn about Ben Gurion and the legacy he leaves behind in the State of Israel and for the Jewish people.
Speaking at the tekes (ceremony).
The beautiful view of the Negev at Sde Boker just after receiving their chultzot for the first time.
In the evening, after eating dinner in the Chadar Ochel (dining hall) of the hostel, the group self ran musicale and medura. Both of these events are weekly traditions at all of the machanot (camps). Musicale is a musical talent show and medura (fire) is a more traditional talent show with all sorts of acts that is typically performed in front of a bonfire at camp.
Putting red string on for the first time.
In the evening, after eating dinner in the Chadar Ochel (dining hall) of the hostel, the group self ran musicale and medura. Both of these events are weekly traditions at all of the machanot (camps). Musicale is a musical talent show and medura (fire) is a more traditional talent show with all sorts of acts that is typically performed in front of a bonfire at camp.
The chanichim had a very relaxing and fun shabbat today and will be preparing tomorrow morning for their drive to the Peki'in in the north.
Here are some more photos from today on MBI:
Thank you for taking the time to write such detailed reports. I really appreciate it!!
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