Summer never stops at the renowned “Gan Levi Yitzchak” retreat — no sooner had the first session ended than the second began, now welcoming over 150 participants.
As a reminder, the Gan Levi Yitzchak retreat is organized by the Jewish Community of Dnipro for the families of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s emissaries active in the city, as well as for religious families. It takes place at the luxurious and comfortable Kohavi Forest Club, located in a picturesque and ecologically clean area on the banks of the Samara River.
The second session kicked off with a festive Welcome Party, complete with refreshments, a cocktail bar, dancing, and joyful socializing. Since Gan Levi Yitzchak is a family retreat, particular focus is placed on activities that unite every member of the Jewish family. For example, each family creates its own unique family crest, presents it, and places it on the door of their room — a meaningful project that fosters unity and understanding within the family.
The first classes and activities have already begun for both men and women, but as always, special emphasis is placed on the children’s program. Throughout all three sessions, the children’s program is led by Sheina Segal, assisted by her sister Esty, and during this second session, they are joined by Fanya Gaisinska and Roza Nachshon. The team has designed a rich and varied program for both boys and girls, thoughtfully tailored to different age groups and interests.
The sports program is supervised by Rabbi David Vayskovsky and includes a wide array of games, tournaments, and outdoor activities — both on land and in the water, with the retreat’s pool being a particularly popular spot for recreation.
A highlight of the second session is the participation of 15 students from the prestigious international yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Yeshiva-Ktana Ukraine, where future rabbis and Jewish community leaders from around the world are trained. The students arrived at the retreat for Shabbat Chofsha (a restful Shabbat), and will remain through the Fast of the 17th of Tammuz, marking the day with prayer and reflection before returning to their studies on Monday.