Today, several weeks after the end of the summer camp, with added perspective, we wish to thank you for an enjoyable, safe and cohesive summer camp, which our daughter Yael had the privilege to attend.

Moreover, the possibility to create a direct encounter with children from another culture/language/customs and perspectives has contributed to Yael’s openness and acceptance of the other. This is not a trivial privilege in the present Israeli reality.

As inhabitants of this land which is full of contradictions, controversies and gaps, we have an obligation to make every possible effort to bridge the differences which separate us.

You have made it possible for the children to meet each other in an enjoyable way which has left them with the desire for “more”. This good learning experience will deepen the desire in their hearts to get to know and accept the other before prejudice/rumor/stigma spoil the basis for cooperation.

Our heartfelt thanks to the administration and staff, the counselors and everyone who took part in the organization of the summer camp and did it in the best possible way. Thank you for the investment, the dedication, the personal attention to each child, the professionalism and the endless caring.

In the hope of continued enjoyable encounters in the future,

Vered and Eyal Hay

Mishmar Ayalon