As Tisha B’Av came to a close on Sunday night, Kollel had the privilege of partaking in an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime Kumzitz at the Kotel, the “Kumzitz of the World” (you can re-watch the footage right here). The inspiration and energy from the Kumzitz, as well as the other unique experiences of Tisha B’Av, would carry over into the week ahead and will continue to lead us, IY”H, to an amazing second half of the summer.
Monday’s return to normalcy on the Kollel was a welcome shift in pace from the activities of the three weeks. Morning Seder and Shiur featured a vibrant Beit Medrash, the NCSYers excited to get back to a regular schedule of learning. Chaburahs were lively, and leagues were exceptional, with the everyone eager to get back to playing ball. For the first time this summer, Kollel introduced a soccer tournament to go along with the pick-up basketball and hockey games taking place throughout the afternoon. But later that evening, Kollel would veer from the daily routine yet again, if only for a night.
Monday night brought with it the incredible experience that was Yom NCSY (if you didn’t catch it live, make sure to catch up right here). As part of Yom NCSY, all of the NCSY summer programs joined together at Latrun for an amazing event that included an inspirational speech from Mrs. Racheli Frenkel (mother of Naftali Frenkel, A”H) , an amazing concert by Shlomo Katz, dazzling fireworks, and more importantly, incredible Achdus between the thousands of NCSYers in attendance.
Following the amazing experience of Yom NCSY, Kollel once again returned to its daily routine, and today was filled with great learning, ball, and a renewed enthusiasm from the awesome night enjoyed by all. As they headed to bed following a long few days filled with one amazing event after another, NCSYers and Madrichim prepared for an incredible Tiyul day tomorrow, when Kollel heads down to Eilat!