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Betar’s “New Beginnings” winter camp launched

Betar-SA will be holding a week-long winter camp which they have dubbed “Machaneh Hatchalah Chadasha” (or “New Beginnings”) in Port Edward in KZN – and they most appropriately chose to launch it at the Yom Ha’atzmaut youth event at Gold Reef City on Tuesday.

“We have a beautiful venue for our winter camp site,” Hadley Shapirio, Rosh Machaneh Choref, told Jewish Report this week. And, says Hadley: “Everyone’s invited.”

Nikki Giessing, Betar-SA’s national chair (Rosh Hanagah) says that Betar has rented an entire campsite, Teen Ranch in Port Edward, KZN, and will be providing 100 percent kosher catering under the Beth Din, with security provided by CSO and 24-hour on-site trained medical assistance provided by Medi Response.
 

Pictured, left to right are the 2013 Betar committee (offices): Kevin Klempman – (Sgan Rosh Machaneh – Camps); Hadley Sharpiro – (Co-Rosh Machaneh Choref – Winter Camp); Malcolm Sher – (Gizbar – Treasurer); Nikki Giessing – (Rosh Hanahah – National Chair); Greg Feigin – (Rosh Israel); and Marc Lifschitz – (Co-Rosh Machaneh Choref)

“The winter camp will run from 6 – 13 July and all Jewish youth from grade three up are invited to attend. There are no strings attached,” says Hadley..

“As a Jewish and Zionistic movement we cater to all,” explains Nikki. There will be a resident Rabbi and daily Shiurim will be available – but attendance will not be compulsory.

Betar have done their best to make the winter camp affordable by offering an all-inclusive cost of R1950 per chanich. Their comprehensive package includes transport from Joburg on luxury coaches, accommodation, meals, all activities, etc. “The price has been kept as low as possible,” explains Nikki, “but there are still parents who can’t afford to send their children. We are looking for sponsors to assist,” she says, as Betar doesn’t want to have to turn anyone away any child for financial reasons.

Readers who would like further details should contact Rosh Macheneh Choref (Winter Camp) Hadley Sharpiro 072 590-2726 or Rosh Hanagah Nikki Giessing, at 072 457-2853 or send an e-mail to info@betarsa.co.za

“The Betar team take safety as their number one priority and all water activities will be supervised and include life guards,” says Hadley.

Needless to say, boys and girls will stay separately and the Maddies will ensure it stays that way. 

MESSAGE TO CHANNICHIM

Shalom and Tel Hai!

We would like to welcome you to our Winter Machaneh Hatchalah Chadashah. 

Winter camp is going to be one insane week spent with your friends and our incredible, enthusiastic and caring madrichim. 

We will be staying in cabins at the beautiful Teen Ranch, Port Edward where we will enjoy some fantastic tochniot, Shabbat experiences, Havdallah, time to chill with your old and new  friends and madrichim. Best of all, we will all get much needed time to relax on the beach,  as well as awesome, out-of-this world outdoor activities!

This is one experience you do not want to miss.

Big thanks to everyone involved, especially YOU for joining us and choosing Betar!!!

We can’t wait to see you there!!!  

Tel Hai,

• Read more about Betar and the Jabotinsky movement on SAJR.co.za
• One of April’s most read stories on SAJR: Jabotinskyites from the roots up

FAQ’s

• Who? Every Jewish child from Grade 3 up is welcome at Betar
• Where?  Teen Ranch, Port Edward, Kwa-Zulu Natal
• When?  Sunday, 6 July 2014 – Sunday, 13 July 2014
• Why?  To have the ultimate time away with your buddies and maddies.
• How will we get there? We have a luxury air-conditioned bus that will take us from Johannesburg to Port Edward, and back.
• What about the food? We guarantee your taste buds delectable meals prepared in a fully kosher kitchen.
• Who will make it happen? We have well-trained funky madrichim who have prepared phenomenal programs which will ensure laughter, fun, learning and even more laughter.
• Who takes care of aches and pains? Medi Response will have a team of paramedics onsite along with a dedicated rescue vehicle.
• Will we be safe? CSO will ensure that we are all 100% safe

  The poster for the camp