What does a typical day look like at BCI? Check out a sample schedule:

 

  • 7:45 AM – Boker Or (Morning of Light)

    Greet the day and each other. 

  • 8:30 AM – Breakfast

    Join in a meal prepared by the BCI kitchen.

  • 9:15 AM – Avodah

    Community Service

    Avodah (literally meaning “work”) projects emphasize the Jewish value of service and the kibbutz ideal of working the land together as a community. Avodah is one of the ways BCIers can give back through various projects and work that help develop the land and support the community. Some typical Avodah projects include tending to our aquaponics garden, caring for the animals in the pasture, or working on construction projects and greening projects.

  • 10:30 AM – Rikud / Shira

    Israeli Dance / Singing

    You may come to BCI knowing no Hebrew and with two left feet, but you’ll leave humming Hebrew standards and dancing to classic and modern Israeli choreography.

  • 11:15 AM – Guided Conversations/Learning

    Jewish learning

    A place for participants to immerse themselves in Jewish experiences, texts, and wisdom and reflect on the significance of Jewish values and community in their lives. Jewish learning at BCI cultivates questions, and addresses important and relevant themes. Examples of Jewish themes explored at BCI include God, spirituality, ecology, social justice, ethics, prayer, Jewish history, theology, and philosophy.

  • 12:45 PM - Lunch

    Enjoy a meal prepared by the BCI kitchen. 

  • 1:45 PM – Free Time

    It’s up to you.

    Rest. Swim. Hike. Play basketball. Play volleyball. Learn to read Hebrew. Climb the adventure course. Take an optional class. Or just hang out.

  • 4:00 PM – Art Workshops

    Creative workshop options

    Let our artists-in-residence guide you through a creative process designed to help you find and develop your artistic voice. Workshop options in previous summers have included music, theater, dance, photography, visual arts, and creative writing.

  • 6:15 PM – Dinner

    Enjoy a meal prepared by the BCI kitchen.

  • 7:15 PM – Big Thoughts - Small Bites

    After dinner conversations designed and led by staff and BCI-ers. 

  • 8:15 PM – Evening Program

    Engage with a guest scholar, artist, or performer. Hang by the campfire, have a small-group discussion, or enjoy a social event with the BCI community.

  • 10:00 PM – Rad Hayom

    A gathering of the community to close the day.