Monthly Archives: October 2011

Yom Tov in TheZone cannot be described in words! The atmosphere was on a spiritual level that angels can comprehend more than humans. The spirit of the holiday permeated the air. The Mitzvah to be “Oleh Regel” was in the times that our holy temple stood in Jerusalem, Jews from the Diaspora would travel to spend the Holiday in the Temple. Spending a Yom Tov in TheZone with our Oorah family gives us an idea of the spirituality that one would have been exposed to in the Bais Hamikdash (Holy Temple).

Nobody feels like “guests”, rather everyone feels like “family” because all the people involved in arranging and hosting the Yom Tov are people that truly model the concept of “giving”. This creates an atmosphere of friendship and camaraderie amongst all members of the Oorah family.

Much thought and planning must have gone into the program because it was super! The materialistic part of the program was superb and delicately woven into the spiritual part of the program which made it Yom Tov that we will not forget.

Combining heartfelt davening at all Teffilos, Torah mates learning time, excellent food and great company at every meal makes Yom Tov in The Zone “HEAVEN ON EARTH”

A very special thank you to all those who made this Yom Tov possible!!!

There is no word,
It’s was awsome,
it’s was the 1st family vacation we ever had,
with no TV, no phone or cellphone, no computer,
and no cooking…
we spend 3 1/2 amazing days, meeting very,very nice people,
with great learning, but not too much,
For each of us, making new friends and connections,
receiving good advices,
We love Oorah / The Zone,
Thank you so much for giving us this incredible experience we will never forget,
Thank you to our rabbi, Rabbi Samuel Krasner, who push us to call Oorah and to push us to go upstate for Sukkoth.
Thank you to Rabbi Mintz, Rabbi Lichtenstein and Rabbi Biderman for hosting us and creating such a great atmosphere among us.
And thank you to all of you at Oorah who work to help us and give us joy.
In sumary: when could we do this again?

Thank you again,
The Zoniacs F Family

Succot with Oorah was the best holiday ever!!!!!!
I enjoyed every second. Usually a holiday that goes into Shabbat is so long and overwhelming.. I have to plan what I should do and what I can eat and take care of everything before, now that I keep the holiday and shabbat; but a holiday in camp and shabbat was the greatest idea ever. My parents wouldn’t let me go anywhere for the chag besides for Oorah. I knew I was going to have a good time but I didn’t think I was going to have the BEST time ever. Everything about it was so awesome, I got to dress up and feel the beauty. It was a real paradise. Chag succot is all about happiness, and being there with the people you love in such a special place was the greatest thrill.

Enjoy!!