This was our third day in Baltimore and the second day at BT. We visited many classes, taught the 9th and 10th graders, we had a conversation about charity works here in BT and at home in SSG and last but not least we participated in Art sessions. First of all, it was a really great experience to teach the BT kids about our school and community. I hope we could demonstrate the similarities and differences between the two schools and make them see that despite all the differences we are a part of one big community, the Jewish community. I would also like to believe that now they have an idea about living in Hungary and what it is like to be a Hungarian Jewish or Jewish Hungarian.
After we taught the 9th and 10th graders, we had a talking session about charity, which inspired us in many ways. First, the BT students told us about their impressions about helping others and also told us about the non-profit “company” they had started. After that, some of the SSG students shared their personal experiences and at the end of the session, it became a highly interesting discussion, which gave us a tremendous amount of ideas to make similar changes at home. These changes might be small for us but we can make a big difference and impact on the people who are in need. In my humble opinion, there is huge potential in every idea we have heard today and since we stay in touch we will be able to help and encourage each other.
For us, another outstanding part of our day was the Art session (again). I’m really interested in art, like painting, drawing, dancing, writing so I had a hard time deciding which class I would like to visit. We chose dance class and we had such a good time. We were dancing, fooling around, we laughed a lot and by that, we got even closer to each other. We were so excited about it and on the other hand very envious that they had this awesome art session. But now I’m/ we are determined to create a similar activity, class for the whole highschool at home, to make art an everyday thing in our school life, for example, arts and crafts, dance, photography, maybe plays/theatre, so everyone can find at least one thing that they are interested in. I know it will be a big work, because of the differences in space, schedule, teachers, but I believe that it’s worth it, because we have so many talented people in SSG too, but I feel like a lot of them don’t have the opportunity or time to show it. And I’m also sure that we can get help if we ask for it.
Despite all the differences
Lillu A., Grade 13, Gabor B., Grade 13
