NCSY GIVE WEST: Day 20 and 21 Recap

Yesterday, we had a meaningful fast day in Sacramento. In the morning, we learned about why we fast on Shiva Asar BiTamuz, we learned in chaburas, and then the advisors role played various scenarios on what it means to act with sinat chinam versus ahavat chinam in our everyday lives. We concluded the fast day with a program on how we can implement ahavat chinam into our schools. The GIVE WESTers that go to the same schools joined together and brainstormed ideas about specific chessed projects and campaigns they can implement in their schools. Then we had a powerful activity that spread the ahavat chinam on our program. Everyone sat in a circle with their heads down. One by one, we chose a girl to come to the middle and posed a question like, “Tap on someone who inspired you this summer.” After this activity, the girls felt uplifted and empowered about themselves and their ability to contribute to those around them! After our break-fast, everyone packed their bags to prepare to head to our next destination: San Francisco.
Today was an amazing day in San Fran! We started off at the Jelly Bely Factory, enjoying all the goodies! Then, we had a blast walking across the Golden Gate Bridge through all the wind! It was so fun!! Next, we headed towards Union Square, where we took a trolley to Ghirardelli Square and Fisherman’s Wharf. We loved the amazing weather in San Francisco and loved seeing all the touristy shops! Then we had a unique experience of going to the Chabad family in Berkley, California for dinner. Rabbi and Rebetzin Leads provided us with a barbeque dinner in their home, and told us about their amazing experience of being a Chabad Rabbi and Rebetzin on a college campus! The girls really enjoyed hearing from them and loved schmoozing with them and their family. After our dinner, we headed out for our overnight drive to Portland! Here we come!!