Another highlight of the day was that the Dillers set up an
American Day for our Ethiopian campers. With fun stations such as dance,
tie-dying, football, s’mores made in a solar oven and trivia, the campers had a
good time. It was a fun way to share
typical American culture with our campers, who all asked us if we knew Snooki
from Jersey Shore personally. It was
almost like American summer camp, which was a totally different atmosphere than
the campers were used to.
Later in the day, the campers prepared an Erev Tarbut/Cultural
Evening for us! Taught by the campers themselves, it was not to be fascinated
and inspired by their knowledge of their ancestors’ country and their dedication
and preparation in making every station. The Dillers learned about Ethiopian
food, dance, traditional garb, hair braiding, and ceremonial coffee. And of
course, who could forget the depiction of a traditional Ethiopian wedding
re-enacted by the campers in traditional clothes. It was so wonderful to see
the campers participate in something so meaningful to them; their faces as they
spoke of their background and the pride they felt in being Ethiopian in Israel
were alight with excitement as they earnestly explained the how and why of
their unique culture as Ethiopian Jews.
As you can tell, all the Dillers and I were thrilled to participate in
first running American Day, and then experiencing Erev Tarbut . It was an evening filled of cultural
exchanges and sharing, which, at the end of the day, is why we are here!
Good night! : )
-Sara Rosen
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