21.06.2022 | Tel Aviv and Central Region
During our second meeting of new Olim and veteran Israelis, we spoke about relationships. Is it easy to find a soul mate in the modern world? How can one meet his or her true love.
We began with icebreakers to get to know each other and then watched several funny videos in Hebrew, which we translated with the help of our teacher, Shlomo Yardeni.
We also listened to a song from the famous Israeli comedy “Eretz Nehederet,” and played a game in Hebrew about choosing the right partner.
It was cool to meet new and old friends after a long work day, work on my Hebrew and also learning something new!
Sasha A.
18.06.2022 | Multiregional
We began this Retreat in a long traffic jam on our bus going north, but continued it with a joyful water hike and a L'chaim on three types of local berry liquer with 50 fantastic young Olim - many of whom came to Israel very recently from Russia and Ukraine. Our focus over Shabbat was understanding and fixing the Sin of the Spies – speaking positively about the Land and People of Israel. We sang as shabbat came in and left us, enjoyed fantastic group dynamics and workshops by our lecturers and participants, and per usual came away with many new friends and memories.
I want to express my gratitude to Shishi Shabbat and all its leaders for the opportunity to have such a good time with great people. I've only been in the country for a year and a half, and I'm converting - not an easy path, but a wonderful one. I attended a seminar for the first time - we discussed important moral and aesthetic topics, had a great tour, learned important historical facts, and most importantly, were able to fully celebrate Shabbat in a circle of amazing people. I acquired new knowledge and got to know many other Olim who share my outlook on life. Thank you for the opportunity to get closer to our land and people!
Michael K.
16.06.2022 | Beer-Sheva and South Region
In this master class with professional artist Kira Bondarenko, we studied watercolor and painted pictures of Israeli nature and life using a complex but beautiful technique.
During this Art Zehut session, we got to know each other and share our experiences of adjusting to Israel and life tips from medical care to choosing a kindergarten and education. It was a great chance to meet and create in wonderful company.
Thank you for the lovely evening! I learned to paint, met new people and learned some helpful things about life in Israel.)
Ira S.
15.06.2022 | Bat Yam
How does a new Oleh rent an apartment in Israel? What are the rules of communication with the landlord? What are my rights and how do I understand the contract?
These are the most urgent questions that professional lawyer Leonid Kehman addressed, along with many useful life tips. During the lecture we heard several examples of illegal rental arrangements and received advice on personal cases.
It was one of the most helpful lectures I've heard. I’m in the process of aliyah after my Masa program and having a very hard time searching for an apartment. So thank you for this really useful information which gives me hope that soon I’ll find the right place to rent.
Ilya K.
15.06.2022 | Haifa and North Region
Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli & Moishe House Haifa invited our participants to get to know a new kind of theatre, where there isn't a prepared script that the actors learn by heart. In playback theater, the audience and actors create the performance together. And every show is unique, and the stories come to life on the stage. Facilitator Julia Goldmints led us all in expressing stories of our Aliya, our lives in Haifa and in Israel.
It's not easy to express all the emotions I felt during the playback theater performance. The actors succeeded in playing each story requested, including mine, and were believable, talented, and humorous. Only positive emotions prevailed this evening! It’s good to be understood.
Mark M.
13.06.2022 | Tel Aviv and Central Region
Yards and nooks and crannies, wells and balconies, and graffiti on the walls. We saw everything this evening as our guide, Olga led us along roads that people rarely pass.
We talked about the ancient past of the area and its living, current present. Today we looked at Jaffa not only as a "former port", but as an area whose modern life, is not always calm and certainly different from life in the center of Tel Aviv!
We passed lanterns on dark streets, colored garlands against the backdrop of a mosque, and small street cafes filled with bright light. We had a great time together and got a wonderful impression from the tour.
Such a great tour! So happy that I got a chance to join it - thank you Olga and Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli!
Emil F.
10.06.2022 | Multiregional
It was one of our most delicious Israel tours, with raspberries, cherries, currants, blueberries and wine in Gush Etzion! After berry-picking and meeting with local farmers, two busloads of Olim, including many Lone Soldiers (in collaboration with Nefesh b’Nefesh) took turns observing much of Israel, at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level. Gush Etzion is picturesque and full of exciting stories, which we learned from our guides, David and Baruch Kerem. In this beautiful area, where antiquity and modernity are intertwined, we visited the famous Lone Oak, and met with residents, including the owners of the Rotem Winery, Russian-speaking Olim from Neve Daniel. They served us fantastic wine, brandy, and even chacha, with a view of the Judean hills. This is how we spent one warm Israeli Friday with great people.
Ilya L.
04.06.2022 | Haifa and North Region
We held a wonderful “Leil Tikkun” in honor of Shavuot, with five different teachers on topics close to their hearts. Our speakers included Rav Dov Ber Baitman, Rav Yigal Dubinsky, Miriam Fishbein, Eduard Lazar, and Rav Daniel Rabkin. The participants were very engaged, asked many question and found it a special surprise to meet with Rabbi Baitman, one of the most popular Russian-speaking lecturers on Jewish topics. Our Leil Limmud on Shavuot turned out to be a warm and informative experience.
Thanks for this event! It was fascinating to listen to the guest lecturers. Time flew by unnoticed, and even though the event occurred late at night, I didn’t feel like sleeping. On the contrary, I felt a surge of energy from the emotions I received!
Andrew D.
02.06.2022 | Jerusalem
On the eve of Shavuot, Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli and the Beitar movement held a unique event in Jerusalem. And what is a festive evening without wine and cheese tastings? The menu included seven different wines and five types of cheese from the Wine Snob Club and a Beit Midrash about Shavuot themes facilitated by Eliezer Max Lesovoy. An engaging and tasty evening which prepared us for the holiday.
Ilya L.
01.06.2022 | Multiregional
Monthly Table Games evenings with Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli provide quality “down time” from work, studies, and weekly stress in a warm atmosphere, opportunities to meet fellow amazing young people from the surrounding community, and hear about upcoming Shishi Shabbat events!
Such a great time together! A wide game variety and a fun atmosphere with wonderful people!
Timothy M.
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