On Friday, the Bochurim went to the Galil Mountain Winery, where we witnessed first hand the machinery of the wine-making process, learned about how they do it, and even got to taste some of their product. To truly appreciate the wine, we first had lessons in wine-tasting, frrom the smell to the swish in the glass. We were also extremely lucky to have the opportunity to visit the main army base in the Golan Heights, where we had the rare experience of seeing tanks and ammunition up close, with the explanation of the veteran military experts.
"Tractoronim" - ATVing, Hike, Swim and BBQ
On Wednesday the Bochurim headed to Dishon, halfway between Tsfas and Kiryat Shemona, for an exhilarating off road "Tractoronim" ride, stopping along the trail to take in the beautiful views, at times even being able to see Lebanon. The bochurim also hiked the Nachal Kadesh dry riverbed, ending at the Metsudat Koach. The Yeshivas Kayitz then moved on together to a large swimming facility in Kiryat Shemona where everyone enjoyed a fun and refreshing evening swim, followed by a delicious barbeque supper before heading back to Tsfas.
Talmid Hashavua - Parshas Matos
On Thursday night, one Talmid from each class was awarded the “Talmid Hashavua” for excelling in Limmud HaTorah over this past week.
In addition to the certificate of achievement, the Talmidim were given a set of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Memoirs as a prize for their efforts.
We wish them continued success in their learning, going from strength to strength.
Good Shabbos!
Draft - First Day of Sports - Video #4
Motzei Shabbos the Talmidim gathered in the zal for a most exciting Sports Draft. The captains were announced, who then chose their co-captains and first round picks.
After which the sports directors and the captains retired behind closed doors to pick the rest of their teams.
The next day, after a morning of the usual Limmud HaTorah the bochurim received their team caps and began the first games of the 5779 sports season.
Action-Packed Adventure - Hike / Teveria / Kinneret / Meiron - Video 3
First Trip!
Kumzits - YKTH 5779 - Video 2
Kumzits!
The Long Road - YKTH 5779 - Video 1
Enjoy!
Welcome to YKTH 5779!!!!
BH we arrived at our beautiful campus in Tzfas!
As we landed buses greeted us with freshly baked danishes. When we arrived in Tzfas we were served delicious hot pizza with cold drinks. We are settling in and are getting ready for the most incredible summer ever!
Rumor has it we are going on a trip tomorrow…. More pictures and videos to come
Grand trip!
Wow! what a crazy awesome trip this was, where do I even start? let's start early Friday morning when we got up before it was even light outside, we said goodbye to the place where we spent the past 6 awesome weeks and got on the buses to head down to southern Israel.
our first stop, masada! we arrived while it was still cool outside and started our hike up the mountain, and boy was that hike worth it, to be able to see the remains or strutures from thousands of years ago and to see the magnifisant view. then from there, we took a short drive to the dead sea where we got to float and ate lunch.
Then off to chevron where we spent the best Shabbos we had, from the farbrengens Friday night to the tour of chevron shabbos afternoon, it was worth every moment spent there. Then motzie shabbos we left and headed to Mitzpe Ramon and went to sleep.
Sunday morning we got up, davened, had a full breakfast, and then on our way to Eilat and had the most fun anyone could have on the water, there was something there for everyone to do. we got to relax in the cruise ship, go down a water slide into the ocean, go tubing, and even got to go parasailing. After that, we went down the road to go camel back riding and rope coursing, what a crazy day this was. we headed back to Mitzpe Ramon and had a bbq and bomb fire.
Monday was another full day, we got to check out a lot of cool places in Kfar Chabad including the place where Rober makes all of their leather seforim. and then we went to the coolest museum I have ever been to, the blind museum! that was an expiriance I will never forget.
Monday evening we all gathered in Kfar Chabad for the most fanciest banquet, and said our goodbyes to the best, most awesome summer I could ever ask for.
Thank you YKTH for a summer of a lifetime
The old city of Tzfas
Yesterday we hiked down to the old city of tzfas, where we got a tour of the old city with a really cool and lively tour guide, we also saw a live glass blowing performance, and then we had a chance to go through the artist gallery and see a lot neat things. And to end off the day we got fresh hot pizza for supper served with a cold can of soda.
Haifa here we come!
Friday we got up early, went straight to davening then boarded the buses to go to Haifa where we ate breakfast right near the water, then off we went to get an exclusive tour of an Israeli navy base, where even pictures were not allowed there. Then straight to the beach where we jumped right in because of the heat and cooled off from this hot summer day. and to end off this awesome erev shabbos we went to a winery where we got to see where they grow the grapes, the machines they use to produce the wine, and even got to taste a little of their perfectly balanced wine.
A regular day... (not so regular)
Here is a regular day in Yeshivas Kayitz... even a regular day isn’t that regular though... We ended a busy day of serious learning and intense sports with a beautiful and heartwarming kumsitz.
Chof Av
Tonight in honor of Chof Av, the yartzeit of Reb Levik the Rebbe's father we had a farbrengen with a video presentation and a background of reb leviks life given by one of the staff.
Shabbos Yerushalayim!
The highlight of the summer has arrived! After nearly 3 weeks in Eretz
Yisroel, we’re finally heading to Yerushalayim. We boarded early
Thursday morning, and headed straight to Latrun, museum and memorial.
We learnt about the legendary IDF tanks, how they developed over the
years and different battle they fought. Some pictures on the tanks,
and a sandwich lunch wrapped up the first leg of our trip.
Next we were onto the caves of Bar Kochva. Climbing through was sure a
squeeze. A tour guide showed us around the area and told us all about
the history.
Kever Rochel was very special, as we davened mincha and spent a few
minutes saying tehillim.
Arriving at our base for Shabbos was very exciting - a campus built
right outside the old city of Yerushalayim, just above Kever Dovid was
more than ideal . Made of ancient stones, and outdoor passage between
rooms gave the legit Yerushalayim experience.
After a magic show bye Rabbi Victor Atiya, it couldn’t get more
surreal than when music and dancing spring up in the courtyard outside
our rooms in honor of Chamisha Asar B’av. It’s almost as if YKTH had
arranged it for us!!
Friday we were busy touring Ir Dovid, and it’s epic water tunnels.
Erev Shabbos wouldn’t be complete without spending some time in Shuk
Machane Yehuda to pick up some lunch, and shop around in the madness.
Heading down to be Kosel, a first for many was amazing. A spirited
Seder nigunim and kabbolas Shabbos attracted big crowds around us.
Lively shabbos meals and beautiful farbrengens filled the shabbos, as
well as a quick tour around the Old City.
After shabbos we enjoyed tons of pizza and a cool presentation from a
senior general in the IDF.
Sunday came, and the fun continued! After touring the Kosel Tunnels,
packing packages for Kollel Chabad and the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum
filled our afternoon. Supper on Geula, and the shopping craziness
adding a whole new flavor.
A stop at Ramat Shlomo at the 770 for maariv and the marathon was
over....till the next day...
Canada center
Tzfas Elite program!!!
As the summer reaches its half way point, it’s realy hitting a high.
The counselors initiative Tzfas Elite has really taken off. The program is designed to give the bochurim an appreciation for the special role they play as Yidden, Chassidim and especially Temimim in the Rebbe’s Yeshivos. Along with this appreciation comes a feeling of responsibility to live up to the position we are in. The program has brought to Yeshiva a focus, that there are things that “Past” and “‘Past Nisht” for Temimim. Playing out both in the positive and the negative, there are things we are expected to do, and things that we are expected to stand above and avoid.
The program is designed after a real-world credit card system. Innovative and exciting, no bochur could hold back from getting involved and giving it a try. The modern system also allows the bochurim to easily track their progress and make practical goals for themselves.
Every bochur began with a basic Tzfas Elite Blue card. Basics that are expected from a bochur on a daily basis are available for ‘purchase’ everyday on the Tzfas Elite Kiosks. Chitas and rambam are stressed along with other chasidishe hanhagos. The bochurim check off what they do each day and their total spending is automatically updated. A minimum threshold was set for the Blue card to give them a goal to work towards.
Once their threshold is met, the bochurim are eligible to apply for the Tzfas Elite Red card. Moving up in the ranks, the Red cardholders have more things to purchase daily, encouraging them to grow, and set higher standards for themselves.
They are also rewarded for their efforts, with a signup bonus and other perks.
Tzfas Elite also hosts bi-weekly Elite events where tre bochurim are guaranteed a good time and a full stomachs. Four course gourmet meals prepared and served, every bochur walks away wow’d and committed to continue his efforts to guarantee that he be invited to the next Elite Event. The excitement amongst the bochurim over the Events is really outstanding.
Bh Tzfas Elite is off to an amazing start. Many bochurim are involved, making new hachlatos and growing in every area of yiddishkeit and chasidishkeit.
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Mivtzoim!
This past Friday, we scattered around northern Israel including Tzfas, Rosh Pina, and Teverya. It was a smashing success with every groups getting tons of people to put tefilin on.
Lazer tag and Krav Magah!
Visit to the Arizal
Talmud hashavuah
Today one bochur from each learning class was reconized for excelling in learning and was awarded with a sefer for being talmud hashavuah.
