Aloney Yitzchak Youth Village

A few more photos and videos from our Closed Shabbat – because one post just isn’t enough to capture the atmosphere 💚

✨ A Closed Shabbat at Aloney Yitzchak Youth Village ✨

At our village, a "closed Shabbat" is so much more than just a weekend – it’s an experience filled with action, emotion, and inspiration.

It all began on Thursday with our traditional “Boarding School Thursday”, where we reflected together on the past two weeks – the joyful moments, challenges, and accomplishments.
Right after that, the drama club put on a wonderful show, where students shared their talents on stage in a mix of moving and funny moments.

On Friday morning, we went out for special trips and activities, and in the evening we welcomed Shabbat with a touching ceremony – this time led by the 11th-grade group, "Idan".
Later, we celebrated with a fun disco party that lasted until lights-out.

On Saturday, we held our Village Shabbat, led by the 12th-grade group, "Nez", which included ⚽ ball games and other exciting sports activities.
We followed that with 🗞️ thought-provoking current events discussions in groups,
and finally 🕯️ some quiet time to reflect and get ready for a new week of learning.

And this is just a small glimpse of the full experience!

Attached are photos and a short video so you can feel the special Shabbat atmosphere at Aloney Yitzchak 💙

Continuing the energy from the previous post...
📸 More moments from the competition at our youth village!

This week, a thrilling and energetic cycling competition took place at our youth village!
We were excited to host the Cycling Association of Israel along with youth village teams from across the country for an event full of energy, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit. 🚴‍♀️💨

The riders demonstrated determination, fitness, and impressive ability throughout the course, turning the afternoon into a true celebration of movement and wellness.

A big thank you to all the participants, organizers, and supporters – and of course, to Septaa.media.focus for the stunning photos that captured the most beautiful moments of the day! 📸

Yesterday at Aloney Yitzhak – Orienteering at Its Best!
Yesterday, our village hosted an orienteering competition organized by the Israeli Orienteering Federation and the National School Sports Association – and the atmosphere was absolutely amazing!

Competitors navigated on foot between trails and checkpoints, running with high energy, passion, and enthusiasm.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this day such a success – the organizers, the participants, and all community members who showed patience and care throughout the event.

Take a look at some of the most exciting moments from the competition!

Moments from our Yom HaZikaron events 🕯️

This year, Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) was especially difficult and deeply moving.
We honored it with two heartfelt ceremonies — one in the boarding school, and one on campus —
with an evening of songs of remembrance, and morning circles of reflection.
The words, the personal stories shared by soldiers, the music, and the quiet embraces — all touched our hearts and left a deep impression.

In our hearts, we carry the memory of our fallen:
Boris Dunavetsky
Nazar Itkin
Yinon Tamir
Yoav Agmon
May their memory be a blessing. 🕯️

Remembering — Never Forgetting
This week, we marked Holocaust Remembrance Day with two powerful and moving ceremonies:
🕯️ A ceremony by the Barak group in the boarding community
📖 A ceremony by the 10th grade at school, with the participation of Holocaust survivor Shlomo Frankel, who shared his inspiring story.

Both events were filled with emotion, meaning, and presence — moments of remembrance that will stay with us for a long time.
The photos and videos here offer just a small glimpse into what we truly experienced on this meaningful day.