Boys Rewarded with Island Trip

As a reward for good behavior and impressive grades on a test given by Rabbi Zavdi – the school’s Menahel, the 8th graders of Miami Yeshiva were rewarded with a grand overnight.

Accompanied by their teacher Rabbi Smith, wildlife specialist Ray Chasser, and a few Shluchim, they traveled in a sailboat to an exotic island approximately an hour away from Miami.

When they arrived at the island, they quickly unpacked unloaded the boat and set up their tents and bonfire before dark. As night fell, they went fishing. The fish which were caught were cleaned and and grilled for supper. In addition, they enjoyed a grand barbecue with hot dogs, hamburgers, potatoes, onions, and of course marshmallows and songs.

After cleaning up their campsite in the morning, they davened Shacharis by the water and headed back on the sailboat to school. They greatly impressed their chaperon and captain, Ray, who happily agreed to put on Teffilin when asked.