10 April 2018

LJY-Netzer Machaneh Aviv spring camp was even more special than ever this year, with a last night Seder for more than 100 young people.

Seeing out Passover in style, the Seder featured cultural contributions and traditions from all around the world ranging from Gibraltan charoset to the Persian custom of hitting ourselves with spring onions while singing Dayenu.

With the camp taking place in Sussex, far from the nearest Kosher supermarket, leaders had to bring plenty of supplies – resulting in more matzah than could possibly be eaten. Luckily members put their Liberal Jewish values into action, donating the remaining three crate loads to a local homeless charity.

LJY-Netzer movement worker Hannah Stephenson said: “One of the main things we try to provide is the chance to explore Judaism in a fun and exciting way, while also providing Jewish experiences for those who haven’t had them before. This is why the last night Seder was so special as it put those things into practice.”

“This is the first time Aviv has taken place on Pesach for 20 years, so we wanted to make it special… and it truly was. Being in the room while more than 100 children were singing Dayenu and hitting themselves with spring onions is a sight I will never forget. The excitement throughout the Seder was infectious and it was an incredible evening.”

Participants on Aviv also enjoyed a range of activities from leaning new songs and chants to discussing homelessness to the traditional wide game consisting of hundreds of water balloons, several large water guns and some well-known superheroes.

For those already missing Aviv, or who missed out this year, please don’t worry – our flagship Machaneh Kadimah summer camp will be here soon. It takes place from August 13-26 and we can’t wait to see as many of you there as possible.

For more information, use the contact details below or visit www.ljy-netzer.org.