Tribe Ghana - Day 3: Shabbat

Shabbat in Ghana has been fantastic – it was a low key yet really spiritual experience where we all had an opportunity to get to know each other and bond, and are looking forward to working together as a team at the day camp.
We had a chance to pray and reflect together, we discussed issues pertaining to social responsibly both at home and very far away from it. We ate Shabbat meals and had a chance to play board games and play with the children of our Ghanaian neighbours. As Shabbat went out tonight we did havdallah as a group and then we were treated to Ghanaian drumming and dancing and we all had a chance to get involved.
This evening we are busily preparing for pre-camp tomorrow, and we look forward to a busy day tomorrow with our Ghanian Madrichim.
Your wonderful children have shared their thoughts below,
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead,
Ilana





1.       It was a beautiful Shabbat where everyone got to know each other better due to the lack of distractions, and everyone got to spend a lot of time together – Charlie
2.       It was a warm and refreshing Shabbat where we all bonded strongly and had a lot of fun – Elan
3.       It was really nice to get to know everyone better and our discussions were really interesting and eye opening – Bella
4.       We danced and played with the Ghanaian dance troop, what a great way to be immersed in their culture  - it was a brilliant Shabbat! – Tash
5.       Shabbat was a lovely experience, we played with our security guard’s nieces   - it was a great way to meet some of the children in the neighbourhood where we will be staying over the next week.  – Mia B
6.       It was a great bonding experience bringing us together with the participants and our Madrichim – it was sick! – Seth
7.       Shabbat was very peaceful and a different experience, which can been seen as harder since we are in a Sub- Saharan country  - and yet the community spirit kept us going – Joel
8.       Shabbat provided an amazing opportunity to bond with and get to know better the people sharing this experience. A day of rest, laughs, and spirituality – Alex
9.       It was a great chance for the group to get to know each other before we begin camp. I loved learning more about the culture in Tamale – it was a very special weekend! – Noa
10.   Shabbat allowed me to reflect on why we’re in Ghana whilst having an opportunity to get to know everyone better – Solomon
11.   The highlight of Shabbat was not only getting the opportunity to find out more about each other, but we were able to play games with local children which showed us an insight to next week – Mia Stone
12.   I mean yeah, it was a great experience spending Shabbat in a different country so far away from home and still having a Shabbat homey feel. – Sam
13.   Shabbat was a great time to get to know everyone else and provided the chance to “Articulate” our thoughts and opinions – Nicky
14.   I had an awesome Shabbat, it was great time to get to know the group and I really enjoyed meeting the Ghanaian children, it gave me an exciting insight to what the week has to hold – Emmanuelle

15.   I had an amazing Shabbat, it was a great opportunity to get to know the group better, and even to meet some of the local children - Eli

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