A New Year, A New Hanhaga!

​Shana Tova, everyone!
It is officially Fall – the air is crisp and cool, the leaves are starting to change, and the warm tasty beverages are abundant! The arrival of Fall also means the start of the Hashomer Hatzair 2020-2021 programming year, which is the most exciting of all things Fall. We have got an amazing year ahead of
us, with a combination of virtual and in-person programs; incredible opportunities to stay connected, build meaningful relationships, and engage in important and explorative educational processes.

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Everything we have to offer is developed, created and facilitated by our Hadracha, our youth leaders.  They are an awe-inspiring, motivated group of individuals each of whom brings unique perspective and personality to our movement.   

Typically, our year-round Hanhaga (Leadership team) takes on the task of working closely with our Hadracha; helping to motivate them, inspire them, and actualize their ideas.  The 2020-2021 Hanhaga is NO exception.  This unique group is made up of representatives of each Hadracha kvutza (group) and has already been working hard to ensure that this year is the best it can be!  

Without further adieu, allow us to introduce your 2020-21 HANHAGA:

Caelen Leizer-Romalis, 
Rosh Ken
Kvutzat Barkai Representative
Hi, my name is Caelen and I just started my first year at the University of Guelph.  This is my 3rd year as a member of Hadracha, and I am one of the representatives of Barkai.  This past summer I was a madrichol (counselor) for Chalutzim Gimmel (Grade 6), and last year I was a part of the Mosh Choref Hanhaga.  I am a huge fan of Hockey, Football, and Basketball.  I’m so excited to take on a leadership role this year and make an impact on such a great community :).

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Lili Litnovetsky, 
Rosh Ken
Kvutzat Sasa & Bogrimot Representative
Hello! My name is Lili, and I’m a 4th year member of Hadracha. I was the Yedid Madricha this past year, and the Rosh Chinuch for Mosh Choref last year.  On this Hanhaga I am representing my kvutza and the entire Bogrimot community. I am also a second year English student at University of Toronto. I have 4 cats, a dog, a turtle and a fish. I’m looking forward to working with Caelen and Melanie as the Roshei Ken this year!

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Melanie Pekar, 
Rosh Ken
Kvutzat Barkai Representative
Hi, I’m Melanie! I’m one of the Barkai representatives and a 3rd year member of Hadracha.  I just started my first year at the university of Guelph. I’m super excited to be part of the year-round Hanhaga this year! Last year, I was the Rosh Chinuch of the Ken, and this past summer, at Mosh Kayitz Ba’ir, I ran programming for Chalutzim Gimmel (grade 6) as well as helping on the Tarbut team. I’m sure this year will be a crazy one and I’m so thankful to have this community to help navigate through these times together!

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Bella Piafsky, 
Kvutzat Nachshon Representative
Hey everyone!  I’m Bella, and I am a 1st year member of Hadracha, representing Nachshon.  I am in Grade 11 at UTS.  I am a competitive fencer and coach.  My first summer at Mosh was in 2014 and now I’m going to be a first year madricha!  I am super excited to be a part of the Hanhaga and am most looking forward to Mosh Kayitz 2021!

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Shahar Rotberg, 
Kvutzat Nachshon Representative
Hey everyone! My name Is Shahar, and I am a 1st year member of Hadracha.  I am a grade 11 student at William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate institute. I love watching movies, playing board games and doing cartwheels (especially one-handed ones) and I am super excited to be on the Hashomer Hatzair Hanhaga this year!

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Adi Shpigelman, 
Kvutzat Galon Representative 
Hi everyone! I’m Adi, and I'm so happy to be a part of this year’s Hanhaga! I’m in Grade 12, in my 2nd year of Hadracha, and am representing Galon.  I have been a madricha (counselor) for Chalutzim Aleph and Chalutzim Bet.  I like ice cream, reading and blowing soap bubbles. I’m also super duper excited to see what this new, weird, crazy year has to offer us and to go through it together! We can do it! Chazak ve’Ematz!

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We hope you'll join us in making the most of this year as a community!
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