Leading Up North was a ten-day winter break trip, sponsored by the Schusterman Foundation, which sent 500 young Jewish leaders as volunteers in cities, towns, and national parks to repair damage and to provide emotional support to the residents of the North….for more info clock in here
10. You have a kickass Mario Brothers costume all set for Purim
9. You spent some serious time critically analyzing and discussing the deep existential significance of painting Super Grover
8. After hours of lectures and discussions, you still have absolutely no clue what the word “Service” means, nor did you ever care
7. You absolutely worship some shlumpy middle aged Israeli dude named Henri
6. In terms of painting, you've realized that there really isn't much of a difference between painting bomb shelters and kindergartens
5. You find a deep satisfaction in killing and uprooting trees in
4. A day's schedule involves an hour of volunteering and then the rest of the day is spent “reflecting” on that hour
3. You are still reflecting on #4
2. By the last day of the trip you are still meeting people for the first time – on your bus
1. You realize the trip's only purpose for bringing you there, is bringing you there -which is hands down the greatest service for
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