Habonim Dror Camp Miriam
News from the Ken
November 2015 


Greetings!

Autumn has arrived, and with it a whole host of new awesome ken events! This past month we had a lovely shabbat dinner at the bayit, as well as lots of fun events by kvutsa! There are also even more events to come in the future, and you can read about it all right here!
Future Events

Nitzanim/Amelim: It's a surprise for now! More details to come!
When: November 22nd, 2015
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: The Bayit - 2071 W 36th Ave

Sayarim/Chotrim: 
When: November 15th, 2015 
Time: 1:30 pm

Shomrim/Tzofim: Can shotzo cook edible food from random ingredients? We'll find out when they test their culinary expertise during this upcoming ken event!
When: November 14th, 2015
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Where: The Bayit - 2071 W 36th Ave

Bonim: Come on down to the Bayit for an informational session on MBI and Kadima run by HDNA's Program Director, Noah Finkelstein! To RSVP please click here or email Noah at programs@habonimdror.org 
When: November 22nd, 2015
Time: 7:30pm
Where: The Bayit - 2071 W 36th Ave

Post-Madatz: 
Event 1: The Post-Madatz are having a potluck for shabbat followed by a peula!
When: November 20th, 2015
Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Where: The Bayit - 2071 W 36th Ave

Event 2: HDNA's Program Director, Noah Finkelstein, will be running an informational session about HDNA Workshop! To RSVP please click here or email Noah at programs@habonimdror.org. 
When: November 22nd, 2015
Time: 6:00pm
Where: The Bayit - 2071 W 36th Ave

Past Ken Events

Nitzanim/Amelim: 
The Nitzalim had a blast at the Bayit on October 4th learning about teamwork, and about each other!

Sayarim/Chotrim:
On October 3rd, SayCho met up at the Bayit and had an Iron Chef Night! Everyone had so much fun!

Bonim:
Breaded Cats Night was a huge success! The Bonim and their madrichim came together on October 11th and had an elastic band war and then made pasta and cookies!

Shabbat Dinner
 
On Friday, October 16th, we had a huge turnout at the Bayit for an awesome Shabbat Dinner! There was pasta, salad, cookies, pie, even some sushi, and so much more! 

 
Don't Forget To Mark Your Calendars!

Fall Seminar is coming up soon!
Get ready for a fun filled weekend of peulot, games, great food, all your camp friends, and maybe even a dance party (or two... or three). To find out more information and to register please click here AND be sure to fill out a consent form provided in the link as well!

When: November 6th-8th
Time: Friday, Nov. 6th at 5pm - Sunday, Nov. 8th at 11:30am
Where: Hillel, BC, Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver
 
 
I'm All About That Island Lyfe 
 
The Victoria ken had their second annual fun and spooky Halloween party on October 25th! There was games, costumes, music, and of course candy! Everyone had a great time, and showed off lots of creative costumes! 
 
 
Kenspresso
 
The Seattle ken is having an ice skating event on November 15th! Chanichim are encouraged to bring canned goods to donate to a food bank. It's going to be a lot of fun!

Solar Kenergy 

The Portland ken is having their next event on November 22nd! Get excited for a super fun event! 



In this issue:
- Tutoring
- Past Events
- Future Events
- Fall Seminar
-Shabbat Dinner
- Victoria Ken
- Seattle Ken
- Portland Ken
  
H O D A O T 
הודעות
Warm Welcome to 
Shirli Hacker
our new Shlicha from Israel

You Can Make
a Difference for a Child
 
 
Making a difference in Jewish children's lives, Camp Miriam provides meaningful Jewish experiences, Jewish identity, and value-based education for campers.
 
By supporting the Camp Miriam Campership Fund or the Alisa Bowman Leadership Fund you can help more Jewish children benefit from this unique experience. 
 
Free Tutoring Program!

At the JCC Library
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday  
 
Every Tuesday and Wednesday AND Thursday between 4:30-6:00 in the Isaac Waldman Jewish Public library there is free tutoring run by your favourite Madrichim from the summer! A few of those great people are Jacob Faber, Mia Goodman, Zach Sagorin, Eli Kaplan, Erica Luce and Asher Zetler and tons more! Please stop by and get help with, or just do your homework, as well as have a good time!  
Who Runs This Thing?

Madrichim in the Ken:

Nitzanim + Amelim: Talia, Zach, Erica, Shayla, Jessi, Inbar

Sayarim + Chotrim: Madi, Carmel, Julia, Noga, Leor

Shomrim + Tzofim: Terran, Mia, Tali E., Tali B., Josh

Bonim: Hannah, Eli, Isaac

Post MBI: Zoe, Lior

Post Madatz: Raphy

 

Mazkirut:

Rosh: Matan
Chinuch
: Hannah

Gizbar: Talia, Rachel

Shalicha: Shirli

 

Event Coordinators: Sara B., Isaac

Archiyon (Social Media/Newsletter): Sara S., Kat

  

 

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