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There's
a famous Yiddish proverb that is translated into many languages: “Mann tracht
und Gott lacht” meaning - Man plans and G-d
laughs. This summer, like all others in almost a decade, Lev LaLev and its
friends remembered our special girls in Netanya and made sure they'd have a fun
and frolicking vacation. They'd go kayaking, horseback riding, and touring
their country. Bracha Runes, our Programs Director is a planning expert. But,
as we all can imagine, her great ideas and extensive itinerary could not take
place.
 Since the matzav,
'situation' in Israel changed dramatically these past few weeks, the decision
was not to travel far from the Home in Netanya.
Instead, all sorts of activities
are being brought to the Home. It was not easy coming up with ideas that will give the
girls a meaningful summer experience and at the same, keeping them close to the
Home. And, for sure, it was frustrating – so much extensive planning and then
having to start all over again.
Our
very own Chavi Lieberman-Weiss, who visited the Home just recently tells us, “When I was at the orphanage, Bracha showed me
a calendar, which was more like an 'itinerary' with all the activities that she
arranged for the Summer Program. It was packed with overnight trips, day
outings, and all kinds of exciting things. Now instead, everything is taking
place in Netanya.”
 The
other day Bracha told Chavi they brought bumper cars, bunjee jumping and a rope
park to the Home. The ropes had
challenging climbing configurations and our girls had a chance to get out their
pent up energy and to temporarily forget their fears. Bracha said emphatically,
“The girls really had a great time!” And, not to forget, indoor activities
include creative arts and crafts projects, local bowling alley outings, and
even mall shopping trips for “retail therapy.”
 Additional
activities including renting special movies and showing them in a theater
setting style with yummy snacks available. And, do not forget, it's Summertime and water sports are the norm.
Therefore, a large pool was rented for the girls to splash and enjoy, as much
as they wanted. Of course, being in such close proximity to the Mediterranean,
more water play takes place, which, as you can see here, the girls enjoy
immensely.
Many girls from the South have
joined our Lev Lalev girls in Netanya for a SAFE SUMMER camp experience ,
taking them out of harm’s way during the intense rocket fire from Gaza.
Thanks so
much to all of you who helped us and continue to support our girls' much needed
summer activities program.
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