Our fourth Shabbat in Israel this summer offered a never-tried-before feature on the NCSY Kollel - Shiur Shabbatons. After a spirited Friday morning soccer tournament, basketball and hockey All-Star games, and free time in Yerushalayim, it was off to the homes of the morning Rabbeim for a Shabbat of bonding, learning, and inspiration. After a few weeks of learning, it was great for the NCSYers to see and interact with their Rabbeim in the Rebbe’s home. It was a special experience to spend time with the Rebbe’s family, and to get an up close view on real life in an Israeli community. We sent groups to Neve Daniel, Nof Ayalon, Mea Shearim (Rabbi Cohen, who lives in Bergenfield, NJ led his shiur there), Bet Shemesh/Ramat Bet Shemesh, and Nachlaot. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Whether it was a ping-pong tournament, a Q and A session, some special shiurim, or just a home cooked meal (or three), there was an exciting benefit at every turn.