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I know this is a bit late..but I was wondering if anyone had anything to say about the bais yaakov convention that was held in Toronto in the end of November.
Anyone’s daughter went to it? Anyone who lives in toronto’s daughter involved in it??
yenta101: what’s this by convention all about????
yenta101: thanx, seems like a nice thing!!!
I don’t know anything about it, but I do know one person here who couldn’t stop mentioning it. Like a girl fresh outta sem….
Look for her next 50 posts. In every single one she mentions the convention. Put a shout-out to her!
squeak- that link is great. btw- howd’you always remember exactly which topic things were posted on?
squeak: i sure remember BYM goin on & on abt a convention we all had not a clue what she was talkin abt!!!!
areivim: at my age, the mind isn’t the same as it used to be so I have computer chips that assist my brain functions.
why do you want to know about Convention? are you planning one? I’m sure it was wonderful/amazing/fantastic like always.
I think any negative comments would be Loshon hara, as they are unproductive unless addressed to the principals/heads, who all worked VERY VERY hard!
Convention is truly an inspiring, amazing, unforgettable experience, as girls from all over North America come togther for a weekend (Thurs-Sun) of shiurim, trips, new friendships, presentations, kumzitz, fun, discussions, schmoozes, etc!!! It is especially special for girls from small towns, who don’t often get to be with so many frum girls. The entire hosting school works together to plan this. countless hours go onto it, as talents not used in the classroom are brought out. Girls make friends with those in other classes/grades that they may not really had anything to do with otherwise. It is the best!!!!
(BTW, my convention was several conventions ago!)
I went to convention in Toronto – 20 years ago!! Yes, I still have wonderful memories about it. The girls worked really hard. They put on wonderful productions. It you are fortunate enough to go, it is a wonderful experiance. You get to meet other girls from Bais Yaacovs from all over.
mazal77: you were at MY convention???? “Ner L’ragli Devarecha..” Yay Toronto!
Yep- smh1!! let’s see, do you remember the theme song?? – ” Gathering here with everybody, gives us all a sense of pride, it is a union of ideas of power and wisdom that we have inside, but let us not forget the friendships that we have made and we will keep,… (forgot some words) so deep, Bais Yaacov we are and we will stay together forever, just as we are today, we’ll gather are strength and help one another,… we’ll gather our strength and be one”
I almost went to the BY convention when I was in HS. My school isn’t a Bais Yaakov, but they participate anyway.
some things never change…. like lyrics from BY songs.
“we will keep…as we enjoy and we experience, a meaningful weekend with lessons so deep.” Remember the kumzitz at the Cinesphere? and how COLD it was! Amazing how we packed 600 girls into that gym on Thursday night. The school has another wing now.
Anyone else who was there?
squeak- you crack me up… this whole topic cracks me up. You familiar with the 10 months after the girls come home from camp? camp theme songs become shabbos zmiros
5 girls from my class went, the rest didn’t wanna go lol! NOT the type…but they loved it. Its funny bc only those 5 girls ever went to sleepaway camp, the rest of us would never
“some things never change…. like lyrics from BY songs.”
Lol I ALWAYS said that- the weird thing is I went to a BY..
same thing with the plays..
Yes,I do remember the Cinesphere and it WAS cold. That was my first and last time in Toronto.
areivimzehlazeh: yeah & always wanted to kill my sisters when they look over shobbos zimiros to sing camp bnos songs!!!!
Ha, I find this funny
syriansephardi: so not funny btw!!!!
Asdfghjkl: I NO I was saying it sarcasticly!!! its ‘funny’ how all ur ppls sisters and all of u who are girls are obsessed with bais yaacov songs…..
syriansephardi: yeah gotchaaa!!!
I think it’s a “had to be there” kind of thing. A bais yaakov high school, and definately overnight camps, produce a deep feeling of achdus and belonging. (usually)
Yes, there ARE many songs, productions and plays, all of which get many/all involved. So the songs and tha music stay with us, in our hearts (not to be too mushy), as a true Jewish song should. (“A Jewish song of any kind is only precious – if and when – it brings us closer to Hashem” – Abie Rotenberg). But a bigger reason, i think, is that the songs take us back to those teenage years of fun, friends and companionship; the memories are linked with the tunes. So sing and enjoy! (even 20 years later!)
asdf & syrian- how come ur the only ones that can identify with me? I thought this was a common phenomenon
Areivem: ha no! But I seem to be the only GIRL who thinks differentley!
areivimzehlazeh: our sisters must be friends from camp!!!
Asdfghjkl and areivem I feel bad for u both!!
syriansephardi: gee thanx, now i feel all warm & fuzzy inside!!!!
Asdfghjkl: u shouldn’t be feeling that way
syriansephardi: ha ha ha!!!
Lol
Asdfghjkl: u didn’t read my dvar torah 🙁
syriansephardi: i sure did before i saw your post here!!! run to the devar torah thread fast!!!!
Asdfghjkl: u make me feel, how u say “warm and fuzzy inside” 🙂
syriansephardi: i’m glad i made ya feel that way!!!!
Haha lol
MOD- there are HUNDREDS of girls that pass thru camp bnos every summer- please post my post. Thanks in advance
Can some one (I’m really serious) explain to me what it is with ashkenaz girls and sleepaway camps?!?!?!
y? sephardis dont go to camp? i know some who do!
Some!!!! But majority don’t!!!! Only a very fw do!!! Its not our thing, by us summer is a very big family time…..!! I would never think of going away for the summer!
Yeah you all go to Deal…
Yeah we do all go to deal. Um ames, think b4 u try to put us down.I do not go to the casino. Hardly anyone I know does. And no, not most other religous syrain girls go to camp. Sorry, but I know, ur wrong
areivimzehlazeh: yeah & we proboly live a block away & daven in the same shul!!!!
syrian- please don’t be the voice of all the syrians, because not all syrians go to Deal. Alot of religious girls DO go away to sleep away camp.
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