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Savoring The Earth

U-M Hillel's new outdoor adventure group
blends students with nature.

Atara Lakritz } jewish@edu staff

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un, friendships and the great out-

ral surroundings by following this principle.

doors — what could be a better

"As Jews, it is important that we add to

combination? The Hillel Outdoor
Adventure group! University of Michigan
siblings, senior Teddie and freshman Max

Olender of West Bloomfield, created the

the goodness of the Earth, rather than take
away from the natural world," says Davey
Rosen, U-M Hillel's assistant director and
staff adviser for Hillel Outdoor Adventure.

group to provide an outlet for Jewish stu-
dents to enjoy the outdoors together.

The new group also strives to involve
those who are not already involved with

Being adventure-lovers themselves, it was
a no-brainer for the Olender team to reach

Hillel. Members believe bonding over the
outdoors is the perfect way to integrate both

out to their fellow students while exploring
the great outdoors.

Hillel regulars and those who are not already
involved.

Hillel Outdoor Adventure group's kickoff
event included a weekend campout at Silver
Lake State Park. Seven adventurers hiked

ture, our members leave enthusiastic about
their experience with our Hillel group and

an impressive six miles into the November
sunset and enjoyed a hot dog dinner cooked

excited for the next adventure," say Teddie
and Max. "Going on adventures outdoors

outside, of course. The group roasted marsh-
mallows and finished the night with some

together can lead to a stronger and larger

board games before settling in to rustic bunk
beds in their rented camping cabin.

Senior Jake Steinerman of Woodmere,
N.Y., who hiked and noshed at Pinckney

State Park with the group, says, "It's a good

way to get some exercise and fresh air, and
to hang out with other Jewish students."
Similarly, freshman Adam Tannenbaum of

Short Hills, N.J., who joined the skiing and

"After participating in an outdoor adven-

Hillel community, as friends and relationships
are built during our time together."

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The group closed out the year with a
cookout in Hillel's lobby to kick off 24/7

Study Hours. During study breaks, diligent
students enjoyed a hot dog (or veggie dog),
chatted with friends new and old, and

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enjoyed themselves despite the downpour
outside.

Though his sister Teddie graduated this

snowboarding outing, says he liked having
fun while being around people he "felt safe

spring, Max is excited about new possibilities
for next year. He's planning a canoeing trip

and comfortable with and could connect to."
The Jewish principle of hal tashchit, mean-

on the Huron River next fall, and more camp-
ing, hiking and skiing fun. @

ing "do not destroy," is the guiding value for
Jewish environmentalism and living sustain-
ably. Hillel's Outdoor Adventure group has

Atara Lakritz of West Bloomfield is a

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