By: Shayna Maltinsky
This shabbos GIVE had the special chance to stay in the old city of yerushalayim at Nativ aryeh. After taking lots of pre shabbos photos, we walked the 5 minutes down to the kotel to welcome in the shabbos. It was a very special and emotional time for the group being the last shabbos, and it showed in everyone’s ruach and enthusiasm. We had a beautiful kiddush at Bina’s Bubbas’s home, and delicious lunch at Nativ. Afterwards, Rabbi Felderman treated us to a special tour of the history of the old city. Then, returning to Nativ, we had a fantastic open learning session with great snacks. The most meaningful part of my shabbos was a kumzitz we held right in front of the kotel at around 1 in the morning. Girls from other programs and backgrounds joined us. As our voices came together as one, we all took another step closer to the unity of the jewish people.