NESTO - Native English Speaking Teen Olim
This past week in NESTO we focused on defining and debating the finer points of Judasim. On Tuesday night, we were shipwrecked for a year. We knew we wanted to survive as Jews, but we were allowed only three Jewish concepts or objects to help and protect us for the year ahead. In a number of small groups, we discussed for over an hour what it is that the Jewish people need to survive as a nation. The results differed from group to group, and some of the big questions were: Is it enough to have a Torah without the Torah Sheba'al Peh? Is Eretz Yisrael the funda- mental symbol that holds Jews together? Is belief alone ever enough?

The following night, Junior NESTO turned up in droves. This was our first event of the year, but due to it falling out in the Aseret Yemi Teshuva and on 9/11, Junior NESTO was a little more subdued than usual (a little!). Chaim began recounting the memories of the previous year, and the lessons that we should learn from the American nation. Chaim challenged the kids to walk around with an "In G-d we trust" T-shirt, the famous phrase borrowed from the American dollar.

After mapping out our Jewish identity with the help of a Magen David, then hearing a rather spooky story on the power of Lashan hara from Raphi, we were officially introduced to Mimi - finally! With the help of some seriously funny and wacky acting impersonations, Mimi helped us get to know each other better. For some, this was their first event in Junior NESTO - we hope we didn't scare you, and that y'all come back next week!!

As Sukkot approaches, we will be decorating the Sukkah in the Israel Center. We are also looking forward to our upcoming Tiyulim.

Grades 10-12 have a fun-packed Tiyul on the Tuesday the 24th. We'll trek all the way to Ceasaria (by bus) and the day will be highlighted by horseback riding and boating. Places are very limited and will be reserved by first-come-first-served basis, so call now!

Junior NESTO is taking a Tiyul to the Jerusalem Zoo on Wednesday the 25th. Afterwards, we will come back to the Israel Center for dinner and a peula in the Sukkah.
To register for either Tiyul call Chave at 050 444 401 or at 566 7787 ext. 250, or Mimi on 058 358 842
Chag Sameach, The NESTO staff
The Israel Center's youth program for Anglo-Israelis, tel. 566-7787 ext. 250 • fax: 561-7432chaveabrahams@hotmail.com • Chaim Pelzner, Director; Chave Herschberg, Coordinator; Mimi Edel, Bat Sherut • NESTO is partially funded by the Jewish Agency for Israel

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