YKTH 5783 - Mivtzah "Jump" Mexican Style Event!

For the grand finale of the summer's Mivtzah Jump event, the bochurim who successfully completed the Mivtzah were in for a festive Mexican-style event. The zal was transformed into a vibrant fiesta, adorned with colorful papel picado banners, sombreros, and lively music filling the air.

As the evening unfolded, the tantalizing aroma of authentic Mexican cuisine wafted through the air. A mouthwatering buffet featured an array of delicious dishes, including savory tacos with a variety of fillings, flavorful enchiladas, zesty guacamole, and sizzling fajitas made by our in house chef. The culinary adventure didn't stop there – dessert stations on the roof offered sweet treats like ice cream, brownies, ensuring a satisfying and indulgent experience for all featuring a piñata to finish it off with a bang.

The event not only served as a delicious feast for the senses but also fostered a sense of camaraderie and accomplishment among the bochurim. As they savored the flavors of the evening and reveled in the vibrant atmosphere, the final Mivtzah Jump event became a memorable and fitting conclusion to a summer filled with dedication and the bochurim were also gifted with mivtzah jump hat boxes!

YKTH 5783 - Krav Maga, Laser Tag & Safrus!

There aren't many regular days in YKTH and this day was no different! After Girsah, the Buchurim had the opportunity to learn Krav Maga from former Shayetet 13 (Israeli Navy Seals) members. They were pushed to their limits! The Bochurim also got to enjoy tactical laser tagging throughout our beautiful outdoor and indoor campus. The day ended with a special presentation in the Otzar HaStam Tzfat, where we learned all about the process of writing a Sefer Torah, Mezuzos and Tefillin. We then had a chance to write our own names on Klaf with instructions from the local Sofer. Dedicated to the safety of the yidden in Eretz Yisrael

YKTH 5783 - Tveriah Trip!

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On the second to last Friday of the summer, the Talmidim loaded onto the buses for an action-packed trip to Tveriah. Beginning with an incredible hike on Mount Arbel, they got to gaze into the breathtaking lookout atop the mountain, with the Galil visible, including Tzfas, Tveriah, and the Kineret, the slopes of the Golan Heights truly made it "picture-perfect".
After such a thrilling and jaw dropping hike in the famous Tveriah heat, the Bochurim were treated to an awesome swim in the Kinneret.
But before we could call it the end of this incredible trip and prepare for the last Shabbos in Tzfas, we stopped at the Kever of the Rambam in Tveriah. We had a chance to Daven and learn a Perek Rambam, an incredible opportunity to fulfill the directive of the Rebbe.

YKTH 5783 - Chassidim Never Say Farewell…

Who would’ve thought that the summer would ever come to an end.

Our last stop before the airport was Kfar Chabad for the fully catered, state of-the-art banquet. One last chance to reminisce on our last 6 amazing weeks. The banquet program included speeches from our dear director, head counselor, and learning director. Zalman Brikman, representing the Bochrim, gave a beautiful heartfelt speech. Awards were given out recognizing an array of different achievements, sports MVP, sportsmanship award and championship trophies were given to thise who excelled in the fantastic sports leagues. Staff were presented with a gorgeous token of appreciation in making the summer such a success.

With many hugs and tears, the buses were loaded to the airport, bidding farewell to an absolutely insane summer we had spent together, never to be forgotten!

YKTH 5783 - The Grand Trip Part Three: Monday!

On Monday the Bochurim went to the Negev desert where each Bochur had a chance to go camelback riding, enjoying the views and the breeze from the silence of the Arabian desert.

Afterwards we headed to Mitzpeh Rimon to go repelling, in the world's largest erosion crater!

Then we headed to Kfar Chabad to Daven Mincha in the 770 replica and visit the replica of the Rebbe's room.
We had the opportunity to visit and purchase Seforim in the Kehos department near 770.

YKTH 5783 - The Grand Trip Part Two: Sunday!

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EILAT HERE WE COME!

The entire YKTH boarded a beautiful three-floor cruise ship, equipped with a jacuzzi to relax, water slides to swim in the gorgeous Red Sea, and spectacular panoramic views of the three neighboring countries of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
While on the Cruise ship, speed boats pulled up to take the Bochurim speed boating, tubing, and banana boating!

Afterwards, for the first time in YKTH history, the entire Yeshivas Kayitz went scuba diving!
Seeing the underwater world was an incredible experience, diving amongst the massive fish and coral reef was truly breathtaking! (No pun intended)

However the fun didn't stop there, we then went "Israeli style" go-karting, thrilling indoor ropes course, and rock climbing.

After such a fun packed day, we headed back to our beautiful hotel in Mitzpe Ramon where we had a grand BBQ and Bonfire Kumzits, igniting the hearts and souls of every Bochur there. Singing heartfelt songs of farwell and encouragement, Bochurim truly felt something special on this very last night in YKTH!

YKTH 5783 - The Grand Trip Part One: Friday & Shabbos

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Goodbye Tzfas :( and off we go to the Grand Trip!!

Friday - we went Hiking up Masada and got to see and experience the palace originally built by King Hurdos (Herod) and later used as a mountain refuge for the Yidden fighting the Romans after the destruction of the second Beis Hamikdash. We learned the history of the tragic ending to the Yidden taking their own lives rather than falling into the hands of the brutal Romans.
We then went swimming in the Yam Hamelech - the lowest point on planet earth! We ate lunch and switched over to bulletproof buses as we headed to our accommodations in Kiryat Arbah, for a Shabbos in Chevron!

Shabbos - Friday night Kabolas Shabbos in Me'oras Hamachpela, full of singing and dancing, the atmosphere was indescribable.

Shabbos day we had a tour of the old city of Chevron, the Avraham Avinu shul, Mitteler Rebbe's shul, the Kever of Rebbetzin Menucha Rochel and we visited "Tel Chevron" - the archeological findings of the original - "biblical" - Chevron. It was at this spot where the original walls and steps of Chevron were found, it was on these steps that Avraham Avinu purchased Me'aras Hamachpela from Efron.
Found in this treasure trove of archeological findings is also the remains of houses and vessels from up to 4,500 years ago!
Mincha we Davened in the famous Avraham Avinu Shul, we had Seder Niggunim and Ma'ariv in Me'oras Hamachpela.
After such an inspiring Shabbos we headed to the next part of our trip in Mitzpeh Ramon.

YKTH 5783 - Colorwar!

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Relive the exhilarating moments of Color War at YKTH. Color War brought to the forefront the individual talents and abilities of each and every talmid in Yeshivas Kayitz. From the incredible skits and plays, to the original songs and creative food and photography presentations, the Bochurim really excelled in presenting their themes of different units in the IDF "Cheil Ha'Avir", "Cheil HaYam", and "Cheil HaYabasha".

The next day the entire camp eagerly waited by the pool in "Ramat Menachem Begin" to hear the winners of color war 5783...... Cheil Ha'Avir!!