Day 7 and 8

We hopped on the bus cheerfully and singing preparing ourselves for an incredible technology-free Shabbat. We arrived at the Chabad House at 5.30pm on Friday. Firstly, the boys layed teffilin. Then the girls lit the Shabbat candles. We then all joined to hear about the Rabbi and his family's experience in Cambodia. It was fascinating to hear about what he and his family had to sacrifice to move and support the Jewish community in Cambodia. (They don't see it as a sacrifice).

We then separated into girls and boys and had a songful Friday night minyan. We then went downstairs and had dinner. After we had an all-you-can-eat MEAT dinner we walked home with full bellies. We arrived back at the hotel and fell asleep straight away.

The next morning we 'slept in' and walked back to the Chabad House and joined the Rabbi and a few other people for the service. We then were seated for another full lunch topped with a nutritious fruit platter.

After lunch we embarked on the long journey back to the hotel for the last time. All 24 of us then went for a long swim and had the afternoon to relax. We then all met upstairs and learnt about different types of Tzedakah and then gathered to sing Havdalah and eat dinner.

We then had half an hour to catch up with our social media and then met downstairs and hit the local markets. We then searched for the final time to find any goodies that were worth the bargain. We walked back to our hotel and said our goodbyes for the night.

We had an amazing last night and have enjoyed the whole trip.

Jade, Ariella and Tanya