I have joined the group this year. I was very excited about the arrival of the Baltimore team. I met the group on Monday and during the week all the programs went on unbelievably fast. It seemed to me that all the students and teachers enjoyed it. I attended really interesting lessons at school, exciting afternoon activities and of course, most 
importantly the unforgettable Shabbaton. It was really good to see the enthusiastic children who were participating in each program with the biggest enjoyment and empathy and even though on many outside activities the weather was a little bit chilly they stayed happy and cheerful. They laughed, played and sang a lot.
We also had some serious programs, for example, our visit to the Holocaust Shoe Memorial next to the Danube. It was really good to see that our students from Scheiber school were responsibly helping during the tour
in the city. I was a little bit nervous before our visit to the ZOO because I was one of the organizers of that program. My worries were unnecessary because everything went by the plan and we had a great time.
By the time we arrived in Leányfalu on Friday we had become a real team and there was a connection between us. (We even had several inside jokes as well). This was my first Shabbaton and the vibe and spirit were really touching.
Joyful and emotional moments were repeating themselves during we were singing, praying, talking and playing. I could feel the message of Shabbat, for example, that sometimes we have to take a break and stop
living our busy everyday life.
All of these amazing memories made this weekend unforgettable for me. During the week it was amazing to see how the connection between our little team got stronger and how everyone got closer to each other. I’m extremely grateful that I had the opportunity to join to the program and be part of this new community. I’m really excited to continue this journey.
See you in November.
Zita Bauer, elementary school teacher
