YBY1: July 12: Raft Building on the Kineret, Mitzpah Ofir & Party Boat!
July 12
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Hello from the Golan Heights/Hispin Hotel! Today we woke up nice and early for a great davening followed by a delicious breakfast. We then made our way to the Kineret for raft building and races. Each group was given poles, barrels, and string and was tasked with building a raft. When we finished building them they were put to the test in a race. Each group worked very hard to create their boat and all needed a nice swim break in the water! This was followed by an amazing burger lunch and bus ride to Mitzpah Ofir, an incredible lookout viewing the surrounding cities, mountains and so much more! After davening mincha at the lookout, we headed to Tiberias for an awesome party boat where we sang and danced while in the middle of the Kineret! After this we walked over to El Rancho Steakhouse where we had an exquisite meat dinner one more time before the nine days. Then, we made our way back to the hotel for Maariv and a variety of Chaburahs! We’re so excited for an amazing day and shabbos tomorrow!

~Elijah Soclof & Natan Rifkind