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Shabbaton Research Paper

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As a freshman and going to Shabbaton for the first time, and at camp Ramah, for the first time, I think I was happy with how Shabbaton was. To start off with the packing list, since I had never been to Shabbaton before I did not know what to bring, even though they sent out a packing list, I just wanted to know what everyone was bringing and if I should bring this or that. I think I was not well enough prepared and so when Shabbaton happened I relied on the other 9th grade girls to provide me with what I needed when I realized “oops I forgot this”. Once we got to Camp Ramah Darom, after riding on a bus with our entire grade for 2 hours, we had to walk to our cabins; this was the part I was not expecting. Unfortunately, I brought a duffel bag, without wheels, so having to carry a 40-pound …show more content…

The first lunch we had was my favorite of all the meals because it was grilled cheese. I really enjoyed eating with all of the school and being able to sit where ever. Then came link, before Shabbaton I had never played link before and I thought it was a very fun all school bonding activity. Though it was very cold outside we were able to still have a fun time. During our first free time, everyone just hung out, explored the campus, and got ready for Friday night services. All of the girls put on their fancy dresses and did the makeup, and the guys also put on formal clothes. Everyone looked elegant and beautiful. Personally, I do not observe often, but the service was very nice and I could tell it meant a lot to other people. Right after dinner, we did grade activities, for the freshman we did speed dating and watched the grade that did the tinfoil fashion show. I was content with the time we spent during the grade activities but I think there could've been improvements. For the morning activities I had the hike, I thought is was very fun and I got great service at the top of the mountain above the

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