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During July 9-16 the sixth summer retreat between Beltsy and Greensboro communities took place in Zatoka (Ukraine). The topic of the retreat this year was “Tisku la Mitzvot” (Motivating Good Deeds). Madrichim (guides) from “Hillel” and Greensboro were working together as usual as one team, and built the program in a very interesting way. Most of the activities were made on the beach of Black Sea, under the mild rays of sun. Program included educational, cultural, art, and sport activities.
The Rabbi Mark Strauss-Cohn was very active in his work. During the retreat meetings were organized where people could ask different questions and he always answered with pleasure. Rabbi Mark was leading the dance and music programs as well. Every morning was read “Tfila”, and after this people were doing yoga and aqua aerobics under the leadership of madrihim. There were some very special events, like “Hupa” of Anna Teper and Oleg Baidin who got married last year, “Bat Mitsva” of three girls, and “Bar Mitsva” of one boy. Also “Makabiada” was organized during which members of the retreat had fun, ran and spilled over oneself with the water. The evenings were spent very warmly with the fire on the beach and guitar’s songs.
 Marina Kotelya, Director of Hillel, said: “It was the first year when we hosted the retreat on the sea. It was better than we could expect. The atmosphere during the week was very warm and friendly. The team spirit was every time with us, and we felt as one big family.”
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