With: Alan Silverman | Camp Director of Moshava IO
Name
Alan Silverman
Shevet
Shuva
Current role in Bnei Akiva
Camp Director – Moshava IO
Where in Israel do you live?
Alon Shvut
What is your first memory of Bnei Akiva?
Playing – “Steal the Kosher Bacon” at snif in Cleveland Heights
Your favorite Bnei Akiva memory?
Taking our Chanichim on a mystery bus ride to the airport in Cleveland and having a kumsitz on a large jet plane parked at the terminal.
What was/is/hope to be your biggest achievement in Bnei Akiva?
Mazkir Chinuch for BA for 6 years and of course, Moshava IO director for 34 years
Where is your dream place to live in Israel?
Somewhere in the Golan or in Yerushalayim
What is your favorite Israeli food?
NOT Shakshuka!
Tell us something that you gained from Bnei Akiva that you want to pass on to others?
The destiny of the Jewish people is to build a nation in our homeland in Israel
Dunkin Donuts or Aroma? And Why?
DD – Better Coffee
What is the best meal in Moshava IO?
Corn Flake Chicken, rice, salad
Why is Moshava IO such a special place for you?
Greatest staff and campers in the world – Full of energy, commitment to each other and to the values of Religious Zionism and Bein Adam LeChavero – a real Garden of Eden that has the most profound impact on all that are part of this great educational endeavor.
Describe Bnei Akiva in three words?
Kadima Bnei Akiva!
Most meaningful Zionist/Jewish quote?
Chamishim Tzadikim B’Toch HaIr – A righteous person must be involved in the world around them
What is your educational philosophy?
Empower all those around you to achieve their ultimate potential and be open and accepting of the plethora of differences that make our world such a wonderful place to live and work in.
You may also like
Akivaton Weekly Dvar Torah
While it is true that this week’s Parashah is full of terrible curses and punishments that will befall us if we don’t keep the Mit...
TPG Houston!
By: Ori Friedmann | Shaliach Houston
First TPG of the year was amazing! We had more than 60 people!!! TPG stands for Torah, Pizza, Gym &...
SIYUM MASECHET DETROIT
By: David Halevy | Shaliach Detroit
Mazal tov! Tzevet and Bnot Shirut from Detroit completed Masechet Rosh Hashana on Monda...