Jewish Children's Health camp finished its work in Astana. 5 days running 15 children attended Hesed, were 5hey spend time with teachers of city community center, social and religious program workers.

   Various excursions, meetings with scientists, writers, actors - members of Astana community, helped children both to rest and to widen their knowledge.

   There was also done a lot of work in the direction of improving health of camp's participants. Children from poor families got a qualified medical help of specialists.

  But the main point of the camp, was, of course, Shabbat meeting. Under the leadership of teacher of Tradition, the children lit up candles, read blessings for wine and bread, sang Saturday songs. Due to sponsors, every child got a sweet present to remember that Shabbat and winter camp.

Marina Zommerfeld