Tisha B'Av is always an extremely moving and inspiring day at Tribe Summer Camp. We had a variety of programmes for Tisha B'Av. In the morning, after shacharit (morning prayers), we read some kinnot (sad poems), followed by a Challenge programme where participants wrote letters to soldiers on the front line. It was inspiring to see how heartfelt and thoughtful their messages were, having spent the past week at camp learning about Israel.
Following this, they were shown a BBC documentary about the destruction of the Second Temple, which the group found very interesting, and brought the events to life.
There was a lengthy free time for Tisha B'Av, so participants could rest, before a session with Rabbi Shaw, where they were given the opportunity to ask him all sorts of question, about Tisha B'Av and Judaism in general.
After mincha (afternoon prayers), everyone watched the film 'A Hero In Heaven', about the lone American soldier Michael Levin, who was tragically killed in fighting during the Second Lebanon War. An extremely moving film that sparked mature and meaningful discussions following the viewing.
This was followed by the 'I'm a Survivor' activity, where half the camp site built a structure out of paper cubes designed by the participants and the other half learnt a song. They both performed to each other, showing off their work. The building was subsequently burnt but the song remained - showing how physical objects can be destroyed, no matter how important, but songs, culture and traditions never die.
The fast went out and everyone enjoyed a filling dinner and the day ended with a talent show. The participants were given time to prepare for the show and then the whole camp came together to watch the performances. There were a range of talents displayed, including dancing, singing, stand-up comedy and more. It was a wonderful way to end camp.
This will be the final blog, the kids will be able to tell you all about camp in their own words!
Until next year,
The Tribe Team
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