his will be a weekend to remember! We will head up to Balaban Ranch with Rabbi James Greene of the Los Gatos JCC for some hiking, good company, Havdallah, and maybe even a ghost story. As we relax and enjoy Shabbat we’ll hang out with old friends and meet new friends who will quickly become part of our Hillel family. All hiking gear, food, and rides will be provided by Hillel, you just need to bring yourself!

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Highlights

• Zipline
• Hike
• Campfire and song sesh
• Games
• Friends!

General Schedule

Saturday, October 25th
11:00 Arrive & check-in at Hillel
11:30 Leave Hillel
12:30 Arrive at Balaban Ranch
12:30 Set-up camp
1:00 Kiddush & Lunch
2:00 Games
2:30 Shmooze/ relax/ swim/ zipline
4:30 Hike
6:30 Dinner
7:30 Games
8:00 Campfire & song sesh with Daniel Bernstein
10:00 Havdallah with Rabbi James Greene
10:00-12:00 Free time

Sunday, October 26th
​7:00 Optional run
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Pack up camp
9:30 Hike
10:30 Closing
10:45 Leave Balaban Ranch
12:00 Arrive at Hillel

Packing List:

1. Walking/ hiking shoes for light hiking.
2. Refillable water bottle.
3. Warm jacket.
4. Clothes for Saturday and Sunday: bring both warm and cool options.
5. Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses.
6. Flashlight.
7. Towel, toiletries, and shower shoes.
8. Swim suit.
9. Pajamas.

If you have any other questions email leah@santacruzhillel.org.