Selah, our Jewish enrichment track, visited the Lifta natural spring next to the entrance of Jerusalem. They touched the water, picnicked, had a Bracha party, and explored the area, which is filled with fig almond and olive trees. The topics discussed included ancient uses for the springs approaching Jerusalem and connections between the Torah and the produce of the land of Israel.
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Our Big Idea students visited a company named Pico Kids, which runs tech-based afternoon activities for children in the Talpiyot neighborhood of Jerusalem. The purpose of the company is to give children and youth hands-on experiences and 21st-century skill acquirement, on topics like science, technology, mathematics, engineering, and entrepreneurship. The students also tried their hand at 3D printing and laser cutting! Â