July 30: North American "Kennes"/Conference (Alex Good)

July 30, 2013

Blog Author: Alex Good

Unfortunately like all things good, our incredible community week in Eilat/Eilot came to an end today as we boarded a mini bus that took us to the North American "Kennes"(Hebrew for 'conference'). Upon arrival at Givat Haviva, we were given a tour of the grounds before being broken into new groups (tribes) that we would spend the week with - each with representation from all Diller cities! 

Then the opening ceremony took place, led by the Junior Counsellor team. Each city performed a 90 second skit to introduce the other fellows to their home cities. We then met our tribes, which consist of one or two teens from each Diller North American city. Following dinner we had our first session where we learned about the history of the Jewish people as well as the division of the Jews in the diaspora. Before heading to sleep we had free time and began making new friends and meeting so many teens from all across North America. I am really looking forward to the rest of the Kennes/Congress and meeting so many new and amazing people -- and making memories that will last forever!