Fun Shalhevet Shabbaton

Midreshet Shalhevet held its annual school wide Shabbaton this past weekend at Capital Camps in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania.

After a fun bus ride up, the students arrived at the gorgeous grounds where they settled down and enjoyed a delicious lunch before preparing for Shabbos. Friday night began with a magnificent davening as the students all sang melodiously together, which continued throughout the meal. Mrs. Eisenman began the program with opening remarks and then led a panel discussion along with Morah Schulman, Rabbi Schneeweiss, Mrs. Feder, and Ms. Blumenthal. The students were able to ask any questions or share thoughts that were on their minds and have it answered by the faculty members.

The Shabbaton heads then led an entertaining game of Shalhevet Jeopardy, followed by a beautiful oneg. Shabbos morning began with a marvelous davening. Following davening, each grade had a session with a different faculty member discussing life after high school and cultural influences. Lunch was spectacular, filled with great food and inspiring divrei torah from Mrs. Jessie Fischbein and Shoshi Gross. Afterward, the girls were able to relax and enjoy the grounds until Shalosh Seudos where everyone partook in a beautiful kumzitz.

After havdala, everyone changed into costumes for the “Around the World” Melave Malka. The faculty dressed as Israelis; some of the students were sailors, Hawaiians with their grass skirts and leis. and Mickey and Minnie! Pizza, ziti, and ice cream were served while the girls danced away. Ruach and laughter filled the room as everyone joined in on the fun. As the night winded down, the seniors enjoyed a bon fire, as they reminisced about the wonderful times they had in Shalhevet. Sunday morning the girls did not want to leave as they experienced the most fun-filled and exciting Shabbaton ever!