VEIDA XIV

12/26/059:30pmOpening Ceremonies

Candlelighting46 – Naomi,Azar, Abe Chiswick48 – Alex Sharone, Mazkir Tnua49 – Anne Heisler50 – Dick Halperin51 – Rachael Sevilla52 – Toby David53 – Jamie Messinger, Brian Cohen54 – Paul Gross55 – Cressa Pearloff56 – George Stevens57 – Talia Bailey, David Rosenberg

Od Lo Gamarnu – sang

ReportsAlex Sharone, Mazkir Tnua – emotional to be standing here after so many years of being in the movement. Gilboa. 7th Winter Seminar – since 1996. Can see how we’ve progressed in the movement since then, Such good energy, level has been raised- nice too look back and see that change. 2 yrs ago, lone candidate for veida, didn’t know what he was getting himself into, has had an amazing time in the year and a half since then. We in the mazkirut artzit – do it together – deserve a big thank you. Working with us all has been really wonderful. We’ve come a long way together, and we’ll continue to grow. A special thank you to Jenni for coordinating and organizing this seminar. Jenni is really rock solid, in so many ways. Thank you to all the shlichim, strongest mishlachat he’s ever seen. Thank you to tzevet of winter seminar, which included 5 ma’apilim and Eli who was the driver. Thanks for coming in to NYC and helping us plan and run this seminar. Next thank you to tzevet mitbach – and the Rosh tzevet mitbach – Rachael Sevilla. Thank everybody in this room for showing up. Thank you to Pearlstone, and to the Mashkiach particularly. Saw some Geese, thought of the movement. We’re all flapping our wings together, helping each other fly.METAPHORS – thanked Abe – talked about t’nuat bogrim – METAPHORS – thank all the Roshei Machanot who are here – Gil, Jamie and Joe. And on mifgash – Jamie, Gil, Kenan, and Itamar Landau. UPZ. Hatikva slate. VOTE HATIKVA 2006Have an election this veida for the next makir tnua – between Matt Becker and Gil Browdy – will take place tomorrow night. Very exciting – two very qualified individuals who will serve the movement well. STANDING OVATION

Naomi Azar, rakezet tochniot. Thank yous all around. Very inspiring to see the programs grow, see the people on the programs grow (ups to WS 54). Tnuat Bogrim –

having a huge impact on programming. Boneh. Touring to promote programming. Parent trip.

Rachel Profeta, rakezet HaboU and Kenim. HaboU – started last fall – Debbie Cohen, Eli Wykell, Ario Shapiro. This year 5 people 1st semester, 4 for 2nd semester (Elana Adell here) – Abe Chiswick on tzevet tsafon. An important step for ma’apilim in their process of Hagshama. Will do a session with Abe about HaboU in the next few days. Ken resource book. In close contact with eizorim with Rashei Eizor. Ma’apilim seminar in Montreal. Database of ma’apilim, Habo College guide to pre-madatzim. Camping association – payscale increase at all machanot this summer.

Yona Prital, central Shlicha – this is 5th winter seminar, from Ma’aleh Chamisha. Feels like Peter Pan. Youth movements – being a part of it is the most amazkin gthing. How can a movement that is 70 years old and still be a youth movement. There’s something in the genes – this is an anti-aging movement. Intro of shlichim – Eyal Eshed (Galil), Naomi Kassel (Miriam), Alona Nir (Na’aleh), Omer Eshel (Gesher), Carmel Beham (Na’aleh), Moran Lencer (Tavor), Roee Peled (Gilboa), and Einat Rafaeli in absentia (Moshava).

Jenni Tonti – Gizbarit – budget presentation. But before that – a brief glimpse into jenni’s job. Been working with Stephane Acel. Goes over how finances work in the offices. STANDING OVATION.

T.B. Report – Abe ChiswickReads letter from Silvio – the world Mazkir. As a rep from Israel, can’t add much to what we’re doing in Israel than what has already been said by the Mazkirut Artzit. What I can say is that we are waiting for more of you to come and join us. I hope we can look at Debbie Cohen as an example of what is to come in the future.

Rakazei Tnua Reports

Aleph – Jackie Silbermann and Ruth Stevens – Resource book on Genocide. Hoper lots of information, peulot ideas, actual peulot in there, good resources for all ages.

Bet – Danny Fisher (Poop) – B’Tnua. It is a movement quaterly magazine. We need your articles! You can write about anything that is related to the movement. We like photos and crosswords.

No Rakaz Gimmel – they work on the website. The website could use a facelift…

Eizor Reports….Gesher – Carly Shenfeld, Leah Silverberg, Avital Oretsky, Danny Fisher, Omer Eshel – Danny Fisher just appointed Rosh Eizor Montreal. We have a ma’apilim ken with weekly habo breakfast and weekly peulot. Starting up a chanich ken. We have high hopes that this time the chanich ken will work. Toronto – trying to incorporate a lot of

chinuch into our kenim. We’ve done monthly or bi-monthly peulot. We had to the science center and fall seminar. In april we’ll have tikkun olam month. 2 kvutsot at a time will have a specific tikkun olam project. We look forward to having a good year. We’ve also been trying to recruit kids from smaller communities.

Miriam – Adam Levi, Joel Daniel Newman Bluman, Naomi KasselVictoria – had 4 events, uncluding a thanksgiving dinner. Shabbat dinner, peula on the new kibbutz movement. Had fall seminar with the Vancouver ken. Trying to get younger kids involved. It’s pretty fun.Vancouver – had 17 kids at our channukah partty, which is a huge deal for us. We haven’t had an active ken in a very very long time, so all of this is very exciting! We’re in the beginning of creating the new kenim and strangethening the ones that exist. Next February, we’re doing a seminar with Gilboa. Hopefully we’re starting a tradition of a West coast seminar. This year it’s in Vancouver.

Gilboa – Isaac Oderberg, Zach Greenwald, Tohmer Soltes, Ro’ee Peled.LA – aspire to have at least 2 peulot a month. We’ve been doing pretty well. No tikkun olam yet, but it’s planned. We have a building in the LA area where we meet. LA is going to have a big reunion in February – with everyone from gilboa. Anywhere between 10 and 25 kids for each peula. Bay area – peulot twice a month. Down to Irvine – 12 kids – 1 peula there. We need more girls at Gilboa. Hadracha seminar – be there! Gilboa will have 30 people at that seminar.The fact that we have 2 rashei eizor this year. Our goal is to have 40 new kids this summer.

Tavor – Moran Lencer, Yelena Adelman, Jamie Messinger, Dafna Eisbruch, Sam KaplanAnn Arbor – our ken is sweet. We have like 40 kids. Had 30 kids at our sukkot dinner, on sukkot. Started having separate peulot for chotrim and down and bonim and up. Also have tikkun olam planned. And a sleepover with Detroit. A lot of exciting stuff planned.Ma’apilim in ann Arbor – a lot of people, but not so active. Gonna try to implement montreal style breakfast.Chicago – Kupa supper with 70 people at it. One ken peula that was bonim and up – focused on Israel peulot. A lot of people in oak park, but not much activity. A Lot of ma’apilim in chiacago, but most over 30. going to have Shabbat dinner at Joe’s house.Detroit – really active this year. Had a few peulot. Going to have a winter Olympics soon with Detroit and ann arbor. Bringing a Michigan Shabbat-on and a Chicago one. Last year set goal of 490 new chanichim and got 54. everyone is working hard to recruit new kids to the ken and to machaneh. Set a goal of 40, hope we reach over 50. Going to have a 50th anniversary party at the beginning of this summer.

Na’aleh – Carmel Beham, Aaron Kokotek, Laura Merrill, Jake Hill, Rachael SevillaNJ – one event a month. Fall seminar, channukah party, about to start rehearsals for dance troupe. And about to start our second neshef.

Talking about changing over to running peulot by chavot instead of regions. Maybe starting that in the next few months. We have va’adot that are in charge of activities. Our rashei ken go to camp committee meetings. Started a listserve of ma’apilim – trying to get them involved.Recruitment – trying to get 100 kids for this summer. We are about to attend 2 camp fairs in New Jersey. In terms of chinuch topis – American political system, habo activism in the communities. Our big news is that we’re buying a machaneh this summer.

Galil – Eyal Eshed, Evan chinoy, Ben Profeta, Shira Laurence, Brian Cohen3 rashei eizor, soon to be 2. 1 shaliach. Many tzevet,. 180 kids. Eizor Galil has recently restructured. Now there is one entire eizor activity a month and one kvutsa peula each month. Each kvutsa has a tzevet that runs their peulot for them each month. In total there are 20 madrichim, which rules. Evan’s 2nd year as rosh eizor. Some of the events we’ve had – had our own sort of merkaz at machaneh. We had peulot about leadership and discussed our eizor goals for the year. Fall Seminar – 115-120 kids and 25 madrichim. Very successful. Had a carnival as a recruitment event. Had a channukah sleepover, 80 kids at that. MLK day of service in January. In February, mosh, na’aleh, and galil will have 2nd annual winter mifgash at Pearlstone! Trying to recruit younger kids…goal is 100 new ones for this upcoming summer.

Moshava – Jamie Beran, Ben Sager, Ben Meiselman, Aimee Mayer, Yonah Meiselman, Zach Arnson-SerottaStructured sim ilar to galil, in that it’s schichvah peulot. 4 successful eizor peulot this year. DC9 – kvutsa building and commercialism.Ma’apilim Ken. Jamie lives in a baytit. Had a lot of peulot for maapilim recently. In January showing walmart mopvie and having a sicha about it. Very successful ken season so far. There are 15 active post-madatz.

Alex thanks the Camo Committees. Something about camp cWE LOVE DICK.

Approval of Veida procedure

Motion to set quorum to 50 % + 1 of the people in the room currently Dov Goldman

Motion to amend – Ari S. Quorum is affected by who is affected and as people leave quorum is affected that the number. As people leave the seminar the mazkirut will adjust the number.Friendly amendment

Notes: There were some that felt this was too low and that 60% would be a good compromise.

Motion to vote

For Against Abstain79 48 9

Motion Passes: Quorum set at (50% of 136 + 1) (Gil Browdy)

Second – Safi Gerchak

Motion to Accliam – Safi Gerchak

Question – Only incluiding people in the room who are eligible to vote.

No objections – quorum is set at (50% of 100 +1)

Motion to amend to include tzvet mitbach – gil browdy. Motion to acclaim – Jamie beran. No objection – motion passes.

Motion to allow Abe chiswick and the schlim to address the veida (Ben Meiselman). Second (Safi Gerchak).

Gil points out that’s already including in veiuda prodecure in the consitution.,

Motion to acclaim (Gil Browdy).

No objection.

Veida procedure approved!

Plenary Session I: Consitution (Yoshev Rosh: Jon Sulman)

Too Legit to QuitBy the Mazkirut Artzit

Whereas the constitution of Habonim Dror North America serves as the by-laws of our not-for-profit corporation;Whereas Habonim Dror must be in compliance with all New York State laws of incorporation, which requires certain bodies to be clearly articulated (i.e. Board of Directors, Officers, Membership)Whereas it is vital for Habonim Dror to maintain its unique structure of leadership as a youth movement;

Therefore let it be resolved that the following document be adopted as the revised Constitution of Habonim Dror North America.

Furthermore, let it be resolved that Regulations and Procedures for the Implementation of the Constitution be adopted as a separate document not part of the constitution.

Additionally, let it be resolved that Habonim Dror’s affiliation with other organizations be adopted as a separate statement not part of the constitution.

Note the underlined proposed changes.

CONSTITUTION OF HABONIM DROR NORTH AMERICA

The Labor Zionist Youth Movement

Preamble

Habonim Dror North America, The Labor Zionist Youth Movement, strives to upbuild a new social order throughout the world, based on the principles of social justice, cooperative economics and political democracy embodied in the vision of the Prophets and exemplified in the achievements of the Chalutzim. The renaissance of the Jewish People is directly connected with the evolution of a just world, as is the self-determination of all peoples.

Aliyah to communal frameworks actively working in pursuit of our ideological aims is an effective path to the actualization of our movement goals. We constantly seek alternative social forms based on the concepts of collectivism, which are deeply rooted in our Jewish heritage. Developing a positive Jewish identity is fundamental to the fulfillment of our ideology. We reject those institutions of modern society that repress and exploit the individual and that mechanize and degrade human relationships. Furthermore, only active concern and personal involvement can alleviate the ills of society and bring about this just world.

To these ends, we celebrate the creation of one united Labor Zionist Youth Movement based on the merger of Ichud Habonim Labor Zionist Youth and Dror Zionist Youth and adopt this Constitution as a foundation for our continued activism. Moreover, we call upon all who hold a progressive vision of Israel, the Jewish community, and society at large to join in the implementation of these ideals.

Article I: Name

Habonim Dror North America is an independent, autonomous entity organized as a New York not-for-profit corporation and incorporated under the name “Habonim Labor Zionist Youth, Inc.” and the organization shall also be known as Habonim Dror North America. In Hebrew, the name is “Habonim Dror b’Tsafon America.” Henceforth the organization will be referred to as Habonim Dror or the Movement.

Article II: Aims

As an autonomous Labor Zionist youth movement whose members strive for the concrete expression of its ideals in their own lives and society, Habonim Dror has the following aims:

To upbuild the State of Israel as a progressive, egalitarian, cooperative society, at peace with its neighbors; actively involved in a Peace Process with the Palestinian people with the common goal of a just and lasting peace; and as the physical and spiritual center of the Jewish people. To this end, Habonim Dror calls first and foremost for Aliya to communal and collective frameworks that actively work to achieve the aforementioned goal. In addition, Habonim Dror also calls for active involvement in progressive Zionist and Jewish issues in Diaspora communities.

To strengthen the relationship between North American Jewish youth and Judaism through their involvement in progressive Jewish communities with the purposes of enlisting their participation in the

upbuilding of a renewed Jewish culture, including pluralistic religious expression. This will be accomplished by the development of individual Jewish identities by means of promoting the exploration of Jewish spirituality, the full expression of the Hebrew language, an understanding of Jewish history and a personal relationship with Israel.

To participate in the creation of a new social order throughout the world, based on the principles of self-determination, individual freedom, political democracy, and cooperative economics, the equality of all people and the equality of human value.

To participate in constructive activities in the North American Jewish community while advocating change where necessary to foster Jewish continuity and creativity and the democratization of the community.

To develop within its members the will to realize their own capabilities and to develop a collectivist attitude to actualize the movements goals through cooperative frameworks (kvutzah).

Article III: Membership

Section 1. Membership in Habonim Dror is open to all youth in the United States and Canada who recognize, accept and adhere to the principles of the Movement.

Section 2. Membership in Habonim Dror shall be divided into three groups with the following designations:

CHANICHIM—Grades 2-10

HADRACHA—Graduates of the Hadracha programs (MBI and Madatz) and/or chaverim/ot of the equivalent ages.

MA’APILIM—Members and graduates of the Workshop program and/or chaverim/ot of the equivalent ages and all chaverim/ot of the pre-Workshop kvutza who work at a Habonim Dror machaneh.

Section 3. Hadracha and Ma’apilim members shall have the right to be represented and to vote at meetings of members, provided they have paid the prevailing Mas. Each such member shall be entitled to one vote. Chanichim shall not have the right to vote.

Article IV: Meetings

Section 4. Winter Seminar: Habonim Dror shall hold an annual meeting of the voting members, at a time and place determined by the Mazkirut Artzit, which shall be known as Winter Seminar.

Section 5. Veida: Habonim Dror shall hold a biennial meeting of the membership, which shall be known as Veida. The Veida shall be held at a time and place determined by the Mazkirut Artzit, to set policy and direction for Habonim Dror. Veida decisions can be amended or set aside only by the Veida. Decisions are made in this forum that relate to ideology, programming, movement projects and movement programs. Any member eligible to vote may bring a proposal to the Veida. The Veida also elects the Mazkir/a. If the election or re-election of the Mazkir/a occurs during a year when there is no Veida, the Mazkir/a shall be elected at Winter Seminar.

Section 6. Quorum for any meeting of members shall be set at the lesser of one hundred votes or one-tenth of the members eligible to vote.

Article V: Membership in Good-Standing

Section 7. Chanichim: A member in good-standing of the Chanichim shall pay the prevailing Mas, attend peulot regularly and indicate interest and good faith in being in the movement. Such a member may then participate in movement programs, vote in local decision-making forums and receive movement publications. Chanichim recognize the principles of Habonim Dror.

Section 8. Hadracha: A member in good-standing of the Hadracha shall pay the prevailing Mas, attend peulot regularly and be willing to assume positions and tasks of responsibility within his/her kvutza, ken and/or eizor. Such a member may then participate in movement programs, vote in local decision-making forums, participate in a Veida and receive movement publications. Hadracha recognize and accept the principles of Habonim Dror.

Section 9. Ma’apilim: A member in good-standing of the Ma’apilim shall pay the prevailing Mas and assume positions and tasks of responsibility and leadership in an eizor, or machaneh of Habonim Dror, or be an active participant in a Ken Ma’apilim, or in some other form of Zionist work, such as the Union of Progressive Zionists. Ma’apilim should take an active role in the ken unless there is a valid reason for one not to participate. Ma’apilim recognize, accept, and adhere to the principles of Habonim Dror.

To be a Ma’apil/a in good-standing requires striving for the following goals:

1) Becoming knowledgeable in the Hebrew language, Jewish History, a pluralist Jewish Culture, Jewish Traditions and Jewish Sources.

2) Being an activist and a leader in the Jewish Community.

3) Being an activist and leader in the struggle for Social Justice in the world.

4) Creating a personal relationship with the Jewish Homeland by returning to Israel on a long term basis within 6 years of Workshop or high school graduation.

Article VI: Board of Directors

Section 10. Habonim Dror shall be managed by its Board of Directors, which shall be known as the Mazkirut Artzit, and shall consist of not less than three individuals. The Mazkirut Artzit shall include, but not be limited to, the Mazkir/a, Gizbar/it, the Merakez/et Tochniot, and Shaliach/a Merkaz/it. All candidates for the positions within the Mazkirut Artzit, except for the Shaliach/a Merkazit, shall be Ma’apilim who are members in good standing of HDNA . (Josh Rofrano)

The Mazkir/a shall be elected to the Mazkirut Artzit for a two-year term by the eligible voting membership at the Veida or at Winter Seminar if the election occurs during a year when there is no Veida. The remaining members shall be appointed by the current Mazkirut Artzit in consultation with the incoming Mazkir/a. The members of the Mazkirut Artzit appointed shall serve for a term of two years, unless determined otherwise by the Mazkirut Artzit, and until their successors are appointed and qualified, or until their earlier resignation, removal or death.

Section 11. Meetings of the Mazkirut Artzit may be held at any place within or without the State of New York as may be fixed by the Mazkirut Artzit from time to time. The Mazkirut Artzit may fix times and places for regular meetings of the Mazkirut Artzit and no notice of such meetings need be given. Special meetings of the Mazkirut Artzit may be called at any time by the Mazkir/a, or by any two or more members of the Mazkirut Artzit.

Section 12. Notice of a meeting need not be given to any member of the Mazkirut Artzit who submits a signed waiver of notice whether before or after the meeting, or who attends the meeting without protesting, prior thereto or at its commencement, the lack of notice. A notice or waiver of notice need not specify the purpose of any regular or special meeting of the Mazkirut Artzit.

Section 13. Quorum for all meetings of the Mazkirut Artzit shall be set at one-half of the entire Mazkirut Artzit. Except as otherwise provided by law or by this Constitution, the vote of a majority of the members of the Mazkirut Artzit present at a meeting at the time of the vote, if a quorum is present at such time, shall be the act of the Mazkirut Artzit.

Section 14. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Mazkirut Artzit or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Mazkirut Artzit or such committee consent in writing to the adoption of a resolution authorizing such action. Each resolution so adopted and the written consents thereto by members of the Mazkirut Artzit or such committee shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Mazkirut Artzit or such committee.

Section 15. Any one or more members of the Mazkirut Artzit or of any committee may participate in a meeting by telephone, webcast or similar equipment allowing all persons participating in the meeting to hear each other at the same time. Participation by such means shall constitute presence in person at a meeting.

Section 16. The Mazkirut Artzit, by resolution adopted by a majority of the entire Mazkirut Artzit, may designate from among its members an Executive Committee and other standing committees, each consisting of three or more members of the Mazkirut Artzit, and each of which, to the extent provided in the resolution, shall have all the authority of the Mazkirut Artzit.

Article VII: Officers

Section 17. The day-to-day affairs of Habonim Dror shall be managed by the officers of Habonim Dror, which shall be the Mazkir/a, Merakez/et Tochinot and Gizbar/it, and such other officers as may be deemed necessary by the Mazkirut Artzit.

Section 18. The Mazkir/a shall serve as the president and chief officer of Habonim Dror and preside at all meetings of the Mazkirut Artzit. The Mazkir/a shall perform all duties customary to that office and shall oversee all of the affairs of Habonim Dror in accordance with policies and directives approved by the Mazkirut Artzit. The Mazkir/a shall be the official spokesperson of the movement.

Section 19. The Merakaz/et Tochinot shall serve as the secretary of Habonim Dror and shall be responsible for the keeping of an accurate record of the proceedings of all meetings of the Mazkirut Artzit, shall give or cause to be given all notices in accordance with this Constitution or as required by law, and, in general, shall perform all duties customary to that office. The Merakaz/et Tochinot shall have custody of the corporate seal of Habonim Dror, if any; and shall have authority to affix the same to any instrument requiring it; and, when so affixed, it may be attested by his/her signature.

Section 20. The Gizbar/it shall serve as the treasurer of Habonim Dror and shall have the custody of, and be responsible for, all funds and securities of Habonim Dror; shall keep or cause to be kept complete and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements; and shall deposit all monies and other valuable property in the name and to the credit of Habonim Dror in such banks or depositories as the Mazkirut Artzit may designate. Whenever required by the Mazkirut Artzit, the Gizbar/it shall render a statement of accounts. The Gizbar/it shall at all reasonable times exhibit the books and accounts to any officer of Habonim Dror or member of the Mazkirut Artzit and shall perform all duties incident to the office of Gizbar/it, subject to the supervision of the Mazkirut Artzit, and such other duties as shall from time to time be assigned by the Mazkirut Artzit. The Gizbar/it shall present a financial and budget report each year. In a Veida year, this will take place at the Veida so that a vote of confidence may be taken. In odd years, the budget will be presented at the Winter Seminar.

Article VIII: Advisory Committees

Section 21. Habonim Dror shall have the following committees to provide advice and recommendations to the members of Habonim Dror. These committees shall be advisory only and actions, recommendations and opinions of individuals, either individually or collectively, while serving on such committees shall not bind Habonim Dror, by agency, or otherwise, unless ratified in writing by the Mazkirut Artzit.

(a) A committee which shall be known as the Mercaz shall consist of the Rashei Eizor, Rashei Ken, Shlichim and the Mazkirut Artzit. All decisions made by the Mercaz shall be in accordance with the decisions of the Veida. The Mercaz shall meet at least annually.

(b) A committee which shall be known as the Camping Association shall be comprised of the Mazkirut Artzit and representatives from each Habonim Dror camp, including MBI. The Mazkirut Artzit shall represent MBI as one of the camps of Habonim Dror. Each camp shall have three votes in the Camping Association, as does (shall) the Mazkirut Artzit. The Camping Association is a forum for Habonim Dror and representatives from each camp to discuss movement policies in respect to camping that ensure the well-being of Habonim Dror. It shall meet annually.

(c) Committees which shall be known as Camp Committees may be involved in recommendations for the educational programming at Habonim Dror camps. Ultimate decisions concerning programming shall be made by members of Habonim Dror.

(d) A committee which shall be known as the Moetzet Chinuch consists of the Rosh Machaneh and Merakez/et Chinuch of all the machanot, Shlichim and the Mazkirut Artzit. All decisions made by the Moetzet Chinuch shall be in accordance with the decisions of the Veida. The Moetzet Chinuch shall meet annually in March.

(e) A committee which shall be known as the Moetzet Machanot consists of the Rosh Machaneh, Merakez/et Chinuch, Merakez/et Techni, and Madrichei Madatz of all the machanot, Shlichim and the Mazkirut Artzit. All decisions made by the Moetzet Machanot shall be in accordance with the decisions of the Veida. The Moetzet Machanot shall meet annually each May.

(f) A committee which shall be known as the Rakazei T’nua shall consist of one or more Ma’apilim in Good-Standing who fill volunteer positions as needed by the Mazkirut Artzit. In addition to their specific roles, the Rakazei T’nua shall be included in the running of movement seminars.

Article IX: Mas (Dues)

Section 22. A central mas shall be fixed by the Mazkirut Artzit and shall be collected annually by the machanot, including MBI, along with tuition. This mas will apply to all members of the Movement, except Ma’apilim.

Section 23. A membership mas for Ma’apilim shall be fixed by the Mazkirut Artzit and collected annually. Mas shall be automatically deducted each year from the salaries of Ma’apilim who work at machaneh. For Ma’apilim who do not work at machaneh, mas shall be included in the payment of the first national program attended that year.

Section 24. Mas collected at the Machanot shall be sent to the Mazkirut Artzit by the respective Camp Committees and is non-negotiable.

Section 25. If a Ma’apil/a is unable to pay mas they are encouraged to utilize the kupa system. If after exploring this option they still find themselves unable to pay, they can appeal directly to the Mazkirut Artzit for a refund and they shall be reimbursed. Requests must be received by September 30th after the summer or one month after the attended seminar.

Article X: Implementation of the Constitution

Section 26. Regulations for the implementation of the Constitution shall be adopted by the Veida.

Section 27. The regulations for the implementation of the Constitution shall be amendable by the normal decision-making procedure at a Veida.

Article XI: Referendum

Section 28. Upon the initiative of a three-quarters majority of the Mazkirut Artzit, the Mazkirut Artzit shall conduct a referendum among all the members in good-standing of the Hadracha and Ma’apilim of the Movement to determine the sentiment of Habonim Dror on any question. Decisions supported by a majority of those voting shall have the effect of a Veida decision, provided that 75% of the eligible ballots are returned.

Section 29. At Veidot, a motion to refer any question to a referendum, if supported by a majority (50% +1) “yes” votes, shall require the Mazkirut Artzit to conduct a referendum according to the procedure described above.

Article XII: Amendments

This Constitution, or any part of it, may be amended by a Veida decision according to the Regulations and Procedures for the Implementation of the Consitution. The day before the start of Veida will be devoted to discussion of constitutional amendments. Amendments must be submitted prior to the beginning of the day of discussion.

REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONSTITUTION, AS ADOPTED BY THE VEIDA

Article I: Veida Procedure Generally

Section 30. The Mazkirut Artzit shall inform the Veida at its outset the schedule of the plenary sessions and of any other decisions on the agenda, such as the consideration of a Gar’in or the election of a Mazkir.

Section 31. Veida procedures carry from one Veida to the next. Changes to Veida procedure may be proposed and passed with a majority vote. Then the remainder of Veida procedure should be re-approved. The changes to Veida procedure will only be in effect for the Veida in which they pass.

Section 32. The Veida shall open with reports from each member of the Mazkirut Artzit, including the Rakazei T’nua, then reports from each eizor.

Section 33. The Yoshev/et Rosh is the chair of the Veida. They oversee the process of introduction and voting on proposals. All questions from the floor must be directed at them. Only they may

recognize chaverim from the floor. It is their role to make sure that the person who has the floor is not interrupted by anyone else. The Yoshev/et Rosh has the final decision in any point of procedure.

Section 34. A Chaver/a who has the floor can only be interrupted in the following cases: 1) when there is a point of personal privilege or 2) when there is a point of order.

Section 35. Any chaver/a can submit a proposal which must be seconded. At least one of the proposers must be present to introduce the proposal. In the case of proposals written by Workshoppers and studentim in Israel, these proposals shall be presented on their behalf by the Mazkirut Artzit.

Section 36. Once a proposal is presented, it must be seconded by a member of the Veida. That member’s name should be noted.

Section 37. When a proposal is brought forward and another chaver/a objects to having the Veida consider it, because they feel it would harm the Veida to discuss it, they can motion to object to the consideration of the question. This can only happen when there has been no debate on a proposal. This motion is debatable. It is then put to a vote by the Yoshev/et Rosh: “Will the Veida consider this proposal?” If 2/3 vote no, then the proposal is no longer discussed.

Section 38. Substantive proposals must be presented in writing to the Mazkirut Artzit before the opening ceremonies of the Veida.

Section 39. Additional substantive proposals will not be encouraged during the Veida, but may be accepted by the Mazkirut Artzit before the beginning of the appropriate session.

Section 40. Two proposals may not both be presented if the passing of one and rejection of the other requires contradictory actions to be taken. These proposals can be combined or one can be withdrawn. A contradictory proposal can be presented through a motion to amend the proposal which it contradicts.

Section 41. Before the Rosh states that it is open to debate, the presenters are allowed a chance to modify their proposal or to withdraw it. After that, it cannot be withdrawn.

Section 42. After a proposal has been presented, the Yoshev/et Rosh should ask if there are questions of clarification for the proposers. Questions of clarification are questions about the nature of the proposal and not opinion.

Section 43. A tor will be created for debate. The Yoshev/et Rosh will call each person in turn. If a chaver/a wishes to speak, they should stand up and ask the question to the Yoshev/et Rosh.

Section 44. The role of Shlichim in Veida procedure is one of an advisor. Their opinions shall be taken with equal weight; however, they cannot make privileged motions. The results of their votes will be reported to the Veida but will not be calculated into the total and their presence will not affect the quorum.

Article II: Privileged Points

Section 45. A point of personal privilege can be raised if a pressing situation is affecting a right or privilege of the Veida or of chaver/a (e.g. noise, inadequate ventilation, feeling disrespected or directly attacked by another chaver/a). This takes precedence over anything else.

Section 46. A point of order is a point regarding proper Veida procedure. This takes precedence over anything else, except personal privilege.

Article III: Privileged Motions

Section 47. A motion to appeal the Yoshev/et Rosh’s decision is a motion a chaver/a can immediately make if they believe that the Yoshev/et Rosh has made a decision that is out of order. This motion must be seconded and requires a 2/3 yes vote. This motion is debatable. This motion takes precedence over all other motions. A member of the Mazkirut Artzit shall preside over the appeal process.

Section 48. A motion to temporarily suspend the rules is a motion to permit accomplishment of a desired purpose that would be in violation of a parliamentary rule. This motion can be made when there is not a proposal on the floor, or if there is a proposal on the floor, it must pertain to the proposal at hand. This motion must be seconded and requires a 2/3 yes vote. The duration must be specified and shall not exceed the current Veida.

Article IV: Motions Pertaining to the Proposal

Section 49. A motion to acclaim is a motion to unanimously accept the proposal and takes precedence over any other motion in relation to the proposal. It must be seconded. This motion is not debatable. If there is any objection, it does not pass and the discussion on the proposal continues.

Section 50. A motion to caucus is a motion to have a chance to discuss the proposal within smaller groups, after which the heads of the caucuses will report back what was the nature of the discussion and if there were any proposed amendments. It must be seconded. This motion is not debatable. This takes precedence over a motion to vote and a motion to debate. The Yoshev/et Rosh shall place a time limit on caucusing.

Section 51. A motion to divide the question is a motion to the divide the proposal into separate proposals that can stand alone. It must be seconded. This motion is debatable and amendable. This motion requires a majority yes vote.

Section 52. A motion to table is a motion to lay aside the pending proposal such that it will be considered at the following Veida. It must be seconded. This motion is debatable and requires a majority yes vote.

Section 53. A motion to amend is a motion to change something in the proposal. If it is accepted by the proposers, it becomes a friendly amendment and is added to the text of the proposal. If it is not accepted, it must be voted on immediately by the Veida and if passed, becomes an unfriendly amendment to the proposal. A motion to amend must be seconded. A motion to amend can be called at any time except when the proposal is about to be voted on. This motion is debatable and amendable. If an unfriendly amendment is passed and the original presenters no longer want to present the proposal, the proposal goes under the name(s) of the individual(s) who presented the unfriendly amendment. An amendment is out of order if the outcome of the amendment is equivalent to voting no or if the amendment is not in any way related to the amendment of the proposal.

Section 54. A point of misinformation is made when a member believes that what the previous speaker has said is in factual error. This takes precedence over further discussion.

Section 55. A motion to debate is a motion to open up the floor to debate on a proposal. It is not debatable and it takes precedence over a motion to vote.

Section 56. A motion to close debate is a motion on whether or not the Veida should take a vote immediately on the proposal presented and this precedes any other motion in relation to the proposal except for a motion to acclaim and a motion to amend. This also must be seconded. If a 2/3 majority are in

favor of voting on the proposal at the time, then a vote shall be taken on the proposal, otherwise the debate shall continue.

Section 57. A motion to vote is a motion to vote on the proposal on the floor. This must be seconded. If it is challenged by a motion to debate or a motion to caucus, those take precedence. The Yoshev/et Rosh should ask for a speaker for and against and give them a time limit to say their piece. If someone objects to voting at that time, the debate must continue. But, as stated above, a 2/3 majority yes to close debate means a vote can be taken.

Article V: Voting

Section 58. In order for a vote to be counted, one must be sitting at a caucus table.

Section 59. When votes are taken, it must be asked in the following order: “for”, “against”, “abstentions.” Voting is according to one person, one vote. In order for a proposal to pass, it must receive anything over 50% of the yes-no votes. Abstentions count towards quorum but not towards calculating the majority necessary to pass or defeat a motion or proposal.

Section 60. The votes will be taken within caucus groups and then the caucus heads will report back their results.

Section 61. All proposals and amendments, both accepted and not accepted, will be recorded by a member of the Mazkirut Artzit as well as discussion points. All accepted proposals and amendments must be handed to that member of the Mazkirut Artzit in full clear writing.

Section 62. The Mazkirut Artzit will be the guide for the Yoshvei Rosh in issues of Veida procedure.

Article VI: Local Organization

Section 63. Any area with a kvutza of individuals who meet the requirement of membership in good-standing and attend movement peulot on a regular basis shall constitute a ken of Habonim Dror.

Section 64. Each ken shall determine its own system of democratic self-government.

Section 65. The Mazkirut Artzit shall determine the subdivision of the United States and Canada into eizorim.

Article VII: Garinim and Aliya Frameworks

The Veida, after a presentation by potential members of a Garin or Aliyah Framework, shall decide if it is acceptable as a Garin or Framework of Habonim Dror North America.

Article VIII: Procedure of Election of the Mazkir/a

Section 66. Nominations for Mazkir/a shall be closed 24 hours prior to elections.

Section 67. All participants of the Veida shall be notified at that time as to who the candidates are.

The election shall be conducted by written ballot.

STATEMENT OF AFFILIATION ADOPTED BY THE VEIDA

1. Habonim Dror is uniquely connected to World Habonim Dror in its aims and practices. (Yonah Meiselman)

2. Habonim Dror is committed to a relationship of mutual support and cooperation with World Habonim Dror (Yonah Meiselman), the United Kibbutz Movement (TAKAM), Ameinu (formerly the Labor Zionist Alliance), Na’amat USA, Na’amat Canada and Hanoar HaOved Ve’Halomed, our sister youth movement in Israel.

3. Habonim Dror is one of the original founding members of the Union of Progressive Zionists, along with Ameinu, Hashomer Hatzair, Meretz USA.

Second – gil Browdy.

Motion to Amend – Josh Rofrano.

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Question – BenMeiselman – how would this amendments effect schlichim who are members of the Mazkirut Artzit?

“All candidates for the positions within the Mazkirut Artzit, except for the Shaliach/a Merkazit, shall be Ma’apilim who are members in good standing of HDNA.”

Second – Cressa Perloff

Motion to acclaim – Gil Browdy

Friendly amendment.

Motion to acclaim – Brian Cohen.

Second – Isaac Oderberg.

BenMeiselman objects and motions to caucus.

Caucus Reports –

Stuffy wording. Not sure what the legal ramifications would be. Questions about being a member versus being a member in good-standing. What happens if you have ideological oppositin but want to run for a mazkir position. General approval from table 6. mostly think that it’s stuff that’s important for us to do that won’t effect us internally much.

Changes the document from an ideological one to one of legality. Concern about affiliation with World Habonim – had some reservation about the wording. Trust the Mazkirut with any changes they need to make in the legal terms to the by-laws.

Question of clarification – Yonah Meiselman – why was the affiliationw ith World Habonim changed in wording? For legal purposes. The fact that as an autonomous legal entity, we aren’t legally connected ot World Habonim Dror in that way.

Question of clarification – Sam Kaplan – does Habonim in other countries have non-profit status?Yes.

Quesiton of clarification – Noam Yaillen – explained member versus member in good-standing.Article V in the proposed constitution. Section 3 – Ma’apilim. Striving is not binding and not qualitiative. Lonmg-term basis is not qualitative. The only thing that is qualitative is that a member in good-standing must pay the prevailing mas. The rest is to be determined and be understood in different ways,

Question of Clarification – Dafna Eisbruch – what would the ramifications be of us not passing this proposal?Our lawyers have informed us that the Attorney General of New York is auditing non-profits. If this happened to HDNA, they would see a lot of things that were unclear, and a lot of things that were missing. We could lose out non-profit status.

Motion to Amend – Yonah Meiselman. Friendly amendment.

Motion to acclaim – gil Browdy.

Objections.

Motion to vote – Jamie Beran.

Objection – Jake Hill.

Motion to Amend – Jake Hill and Elliot Shriner-Cahn.

Amendment was unfriendly and the proposers withdrew it.

Motion to Vote – Ben Meiselman

Second – Safi Gerchak

Motion to acclaim – Joe Harrow

Second – Isaac Oderberg

Objection – George Stevens – Motion to Debate.

George – constitution was an ideological document. Is there any other way to create by-laws without putting them in the consitution? Gil – old consitution not highly idealistic. The only thing in it is the aims and that’s not being changed at all. Only the more formal things are being changed. Really it was changed from formal to formal that the state of new york will recognize.Ben Meiselman – agree with gil.Laura Merrill – it doesn’t change anything substantially. If it makes it easier for us legally,.Noam Yaillen – agrees with chaver gil.Jamie – also important to recignize that the Mazkirut Artzit did a lot of research. Making it easier for the M.A. to function in the world. They have our best interest at heart.

Debate is closed.

Motion to vote – Safi Gerchak.Second – Joe Harrow.

For Against Abstain89 5 11

Proposal passes. 85% in favor.

Bye Bye Pluralismby Debbie Cohen

Whereas Habonim Dror does not cater to all varieties of Jewish religious practice.

Whereas the accommodation of certain Jewish religious practice can be both practically disruptive and occasionally contradictory to HD ideology.

Whereas the word “Pluralism” is read by most Jews to mean the accommodation of all Jewish religious practice.

Whereas the “upbuilding of a renewed Jewish culture” involves striving to define a Habonim Dror Judaism consistent with our ideology, rather than a vacuum which individuals fill with a patchwork of separate and distinct Judaisms.

Whereas Judaism should be an integral part of our ideology from which our other aims flow and by which they are informed, rather than something divorced from our ideals.

Therefore, be it resolved that the second aim of HDNA be amended as follows:

To strengthen the relationship between North American Jewish youth and Judaism through their involvement in progressive Jewish communities with the purposes (Sam Kaplan) of enlisting their participation in the upbuilding of a renewed Jewish culture, including pluralistic religious expression. This will be accomplished by the development of individual Jewish identities by means of promoting the exploration of Jewish spirituality, the full expression of the Hebrew language, an understanding of Jewish history and a personal relationship with Israel.

Second – Brian Cohen

Motion to Amend – Sam Kaplan. – friendly.

Motion to caucus – Brian Cohen. Second – Safi Gerchak.

Caucus Reports – will this make Judaism more accessible? What does the proposal actually accomplish? Limiting religious freedoms. Pluralism could be the firmest common denominator. Don’t think it will change where religion is in the movement, just remove some of the vagueness. Strong opinions on both sides. Maybe has to do with differing opinions of pluralism. Some concern that this will make it more vague. Some people really like the proposal. Maybe a good idea to leave pluralism in, cause it’s something we aim for. But we recognize the point that some things can be contradictory. Although differing definitions of pluralism. Maybe better to propose at the next veida a definition of pluralism. Some concern about to what degree Judaism can be accommodated. Concern that this proposal is trying to bring a uniformity to our Judaism in the movement. Talked about the reasoning for the proposal. Is it something we already practice and we just want to change the words?

Motion to vote – Gil Browdy,. Second – Safi Gerchak.

Question of clarification – what was your intent – change practice in the movement or clarify what we actually practice?To clarify what we actually practice. We had some problems with that at Galil this summer. I don’t think we accommodate everyone.

Clarification – Eitan Mosenkis – how would this improve the situation?If we say in our aims that’s we’re pluralist, then we should be striving to do that. But – we aren’t, and I don’t think we should be striving for that. If people outside of the movement read that, it’s false.

Motion to debate – Laura Merrill – Second – Brian cohen.

Shira Laurence – because Judaism seems to me to be the least important aim, we shouldn’t alienate anyone.Koko – idea brought up that pillars are more of guidelines than anything else. Judaism is just a guideline for us. You can choose it if you want. We shouldn’t just get rid of it if it didn’t work.Eli Wykell – we are addressing the aims, not the pillars. The point is not to dicuss who is more or less Jewish. Trying to direct us to talk about Judaism that is our own. Laura Merrill – I believe we are pluralistic. We’ve had an orthodox kid who prayed everyday. He was able to practice. No one else was imposed upon and neither was he. Tisha B’Av – people who fast and people whop don’t – everyone is accommodated. I think we are pluralistic.Sam Kaplan – not sure if we should be changing the consitution or striving for something.Debbie Cohen – this isn’t in any way against religious Judaism. Im not saying we don’t have a range of jewish beliefs, cause we do. But I’m saying we don’t accommodate all jewish practice.Jackie Silbermann – the people chavera Merill spoke about did have to leave machaneh and not comer back because they couldn’t practice the way they wanted to. Jamie Beran – example at Galil this past summer. Shomer Shabbos and shomer negia madrich. Misunderstanding between the rosh and this madrich. Really big difference between religious tolerance and recognizing the line where people aren’t comfortable.Paul Gross – fiorst proposal about pluralism in 1997./ hasn’t always been a part of the movement.Gil Browdy – what we are trying to accomplish is religious tolerance, or acceptance. I agree that we should strike the words, and maybe next time add something that is pseudo-pluralism.Zach Arnson Serotta – we should aim to be pluralist.Tamar Levi – I don’t think that pluralism is desirable if it puts us in danger of our cultural Judaism.

Gil Browdy – Motion to close debate.

Pro Speaker – Ruth StevensCon Speaker – Eitan Mosenkis – should be better defined, not removed. Some people worry that this caters to the most religious person, maybe we need to put a limit on how far we want to go.

For Against Abstain59 22 23

Plenary II: Policy (Yoshev Rosh – Jon Sulman)

Who Says There is No Caucusing in Israel?

By the Mazkirut Artzit

Whereas Veida is the primary decision making forum of the movement Whereas Ma’apilim in good standing who attend Habonim Dror programs in Israel (Workshop and Habo U) have been unable to participate in VeidaWhereas these aforementioned Ma’apilim demonstrate a clear commitment to the movement in their participation on these programs and are unable to attend Veida due to this fact, not due to a lack of commitmentWhereas video-conferencing technology now exists

Therefore, let it be resolved that Workshop and Habo U be allowed to participate in and vote at Veida through video-conferencing technology or alternative available communication (Mazkirut Artzit).

Furthermore, let it be resolved that Workshop and Habo U be allowed to cast their vote for Mazkir/a Tnua through absentee voting. This is not contingent upon video-conferencing technology or upon participation in any other aspect of Veida.

If passed, this will go into effect immediately, and absentee votes collected will be counted in the current Mazkir/a elections.

Additionally, Veida shall be webcast if possible on the HDNA website for all movement members who would like to follow the proceedings.

The acceptability of the video-conference link at any point for the prupose of participating in Veida will be determined by the Yoshev Rosh. Chaverim participating in Veida through video-conferencing technology should not be considered when initially setting quorum, but they will count towards meeting quorum for conducting veida once a link has been established. (Ben Meiselman)

Second – Safi Gerchak

Point of clarification

Jake Passel - isn’t this already true for mazkir elections?No.Ben Meiselman – does this proposal require that Workshop and Habo U be participating in order for veida to take place?No.Paul Gross – are they able to really participate with video-conferencing?It depends on the technology on this end and on their end. It’s not necessarily possible.Eli Wykell – if the technology is allowing fo rma’apilim to vote, why is it only being extending to workshop and habo u?

Partially addressed in the whereas clause. They don’t have the ability to be here otherwise. It’s not the same for other ma’apilim who aren’t in this room. The whole idea of coming to veida and participating is so important. This isn’t meant to undermine that. Eitan Mosenkis – how would this go together with the voting part of the procedure for veida?They would be sitting at their own caucus table in Israel.Sam Kaplan – where it says that veida be webcast for movement members, would other people be able to watch as well?Yes –unless we put some sort of restriction on it, like logging in.Aaron Kutnick – how will both sides be represented?Both letters of intent and questions from each candidate were put on the listserve, which those in Israel are on. What each candidate is saying definitely gets across to those in Israel.Isaac Oderberg – who would be responsible for setting up this technology?The mazkirut artzit.Tamar Levi – how would we deal with quorum?They would be included in quorum.Jackie Silbermann – Will there be an attempt to coordinate the workshop chofesh for a different time?That’s not really in our hands. We set the dates for veida here. If the coordination is possible, then it is, and if its not, then its not.Xander Fraum – whats the time different?7 hours.Sophia Bernstein – would people visiting the workshoppers be able to vote?According to this proposal, no.Ari Shapiro – should the video conferencing fail, would veida stop so those participating in Israel could get hooked back up??No.Ben Meiselman – who would be empowered to make that decision?Yoshev Rosh.Joe Harrow – how would this effect quorum?Reclarify quorum and th epeople in Israel. Won’t be part of setting quorum. But can be counted if they are here. Looked at in the same way as tzevet mitbach.Sarah Waldbott – no mention of the ma’apilim who are madrichim on workshop. Would they be included also?Memb ers of the tzevet who are members of HDNA can vote.

Motion to Amend – Noam Yaillen on behalf of Ben Meiselman

Motion to Divide the question – Jake Passel and Paul Gross

Second – Safi Gerchak

*************************************************************Whereas Veida is the primary decision making forum of the movement

Whereas Ma’apilim in good standing who attend Habonim Dror programs in Israel (Workshop and Habo U) have been unable to participate in VeidaWhereas these aforementioned Ma’apilim demonstrate a clear commitment to the movement in their participation on these programs and are unable to attend Veida due to this fact, not due to a lack of commitmentWhereas video-conferencing technology now exists (Joe Harrow)

Let it be resolved that Workshop and Habo U be allowed to cast their vote for Mazkir/a Tnua through absentee voting. This is not contingent upon video-conferencing technology or (Joe Harrow) upon participation in any other aspect of Veida.

If passed, this will go into effect immediately, and absentee votes collected will be counted in the current Mazkir/a elections.

Motion to Acclaim (Dividing the question)– Gil Browdy

Acclaimed!

Motion to caucus – gil BrowdySecond – Ari Shapiro

Caucus reports – Fairly in favor of this proposal. Worried about bias. Same info provided to everyone, so really no difference. Pretty conflicted internally. We thought that its important for workshop and habo u to be in the vote. Also how in this election, it might sway the election significantly. Pretty much for it, some people thought it wouldn’t be fair. Generally for it. Makes sense, especially because so much information about the mazkir election has gone out before winter seminar. People who actualize in our movement should have the right to vote. We really ike the spirit of the proposal, but had questions about the potential to sway votes. Good spirit and has a lot of potential. Most of the information has already been told to people prior to the elctions. Suggestion to use the same process as this year in the future.

Motion to amend – Joe Harrow. – friendly.

Motion to vote – Cressa Perloff.Second – Joe Harrow

For Against Abstain104 1 5

Proposal Passes!!!!

Whereas Veida is the primary decision making forum of the movement

Whereas Ma’apilim in good standing who attend Habonim Dror programs in Israel (Workshop and Habo U) have been unable to participate in VeidaWhereas these aforementioned Ma’apilim demonstrate a clear commitment to the movement in their participation on these programs and are unable to attend Veida due to this fact, not due to a lack of commitmentWhereas video-conferencing technology now exists

Therefore, let it be resolved that Workshop and Habo U be allowed to participate in and vote at Veida through video-conferencing technology or alternative available communication (Mazkirut Artzit).

Additionally, Veida shall be webcast if possible on the HDNA website for all movement members who would like to follow the proceedings.

The acceptability of the video-conference link at any point for the prupose of participating in Veida will be determined by the Yoshev Rosh. Chaverim participating in Veida through video-conferencing technology should not be considered when initially setting quorum, but they will count towards meeting quorum for conducting veida once a link has been established. (Ben Meiselman) towards quorum (Ruth Stevens and Jackie Silbermann).

The Yoshev Rosh shall appoint a Rosh Workshop / Habo U to act as the liason between the participants in Israel and the Veida to report caucus conclusions in both directions, to raise his or her hand when someone not present has a motion, report votes, etc. (Eitan Mosenkis)

Only those who assemble at a designated veida site (or sites) in Israel may vote in the Veida. (George Stevens)Mot

Rachel Rocks.

Motion to caucus – Gil BrowdySecond – Sam Kaplan

Caucus Report – Technology isn’t at the point where this could be convenient or comfrtoable. Wouldn’t be able to express their opinions as freely as we can here. What if chaverim here are tired and start going to sleep and all of quorum is made up of people in Israel? Is that a bad thing? If we’re letting them vote for mazkir tnua, why can’t they vote on other things? Why not – it’s a cool idea. Logistical concerns. Their status in relation to quorum. Is the thing about quorum meant to also go in the consitution? Some concerns. Started talking feasibility. People sit in veida and don’t pay attention and vote in veida all the time…if the workshoppers really want to make it happen – that rules. For the past 2 years, the Miriam Camp Committee has been having international meetings. Use video-conferencing. Would have to move the microphone from caucus table to caucus table. Don’t understand whyt his is totally necessary. There a lot of unanswered questions – this hasn’t totally been researched. Worried that the focus on technology

would take away from other things at veida. Still confused about quorum – maybe better to not include them at all. Spirit of proposal is good…but not sure about the logistics. Maybe a mistake to not include all of the details.

Motion to Amend – Ruth Stevens and Jackie Silbermann. – Friendly.

Second – Ben Profeta

Motion to Table – Jake PasselSecond – Noam Yaillen.

Motion to Caucus – gil Browdy. Second – Joe Harrow.Caucus Reports – up to us to decide this now. Whats a little if-fy can be amended to make it make sense. This idea came up last year. If this were passed now, it won’t happen for 2 years. If we table it, it won’t happen for 4 years. Maybe add some sort of exit clause in case it fails the first time we try it. Under impression this didn’t pass last year because of a lack of research. Shouldn’t wait for 4 years for it to happen. Should be a proposal at the beginning of the next veida to decide on veida procedure where this video-conferencing is concerned.

Motion to Vote – Safi GerchakSecond - Gailen Goldstein

Motion to Table

For Against Abstain14 83 17

Motion to Table fails.

Motion to Amend – Eitan Mosenkis - friendly

Motion to amend – George Stevens - friendly

For Against Abstain88 15 14

Proposal Passes!

Hadracha is grammatically incorrectShira Laurence 

Whereas Hadracha has been proposed to define the members of HDNA who have graduated the Hadracha programs (MBI and Madatz) and/or chaverim/ot of the equivalent ageWhereas the word Hadracha is an idea and not a nameWhereas the noun form of Hadracha is madrichim and is therefore redundantWhereas Nachshonim refers to Nachshon who was first to cross the red sea Let it be resolved that the appropriate part of Article 1: Membership structure of the Procedures for implementation of the constitution shall be amended to read: Article 3, Section 2: Membership shall be amended to read: 

Nachshorim: Graduates of the Hadracha programs (MBI and Madatz) and/or chaverim of the equivalent ages.

Futhermore, let it be resolved that Hadracha shall be changed to Nachshonim in all appropriate places throughout the constitution.

Second – George Stevens

Motion to Acclaim – Safi GerchakSecond – Josh Rofrano

Acclaimed!

Thieves Without Honor Now Without CashBy Aaron “Koko” Kokotek

Whereas Habonim Dror is a socialist movement and spreads that philosophy within its summer campsWhereas Habonim Dror believes in social justice for all and supports (Adi Lang) that in its programsWhereas Habonim Dror as a collective framework unites as us (Adi Lang) all in a communal responsibility towards one anotherWhereas there is now a thriving movement among machanot of stealing from host machanot during mifgashWhereas this must be stopped if Habonim Dror is to live up to its ideals

Let it be resolved as a policy that if after a mifgash the host machaneh’s proper continued operation is hampered due to lack of vital supplies, the guest machanot will have to split the cost of and pay for the replacement items from the kupa money, or paid in possession stolen within a given time period as to be determined by the Rashei machanot, (Josh Rofranco) of the offending shchavot. This money will be decided upon by the Rashei machaneh and will be tailored to the kupa of the offending machanot.

Second – Josh Rofrano

Motion to caucus – Gil BrowdySecond – Jenni Tonti

Caucus reports – not sure if this is a movment wide problem. Up to the madrichim to guide their chanichim.makes assumptions about kupa systems at machanot. Can be dealt with ona case by case basis.

Motion to Amend – Josh Rofrano – friendly

Motion to Vote – Paul GrossSecond – Dick

Objection by Ben Meiselman

Motion to Amend – Adi Lang

Motion to Vote – MZKPSecond – Paul Gross

For Against Abstain24 50 21

Proposal Fails

Funding for Rashei EizorBy the Mazkirut Artzit

Whereas the position of Rosh Eizor does not currently exist in each eizor,Whereas the position of Rosh Eizor is extremely beneficial to the development of the ken for both chanichim and Ma’apilim in a given eizor,Whereas the responsibilities of the Rashei Eizor demand a lot of time and energy,Whereas most Rashei Eizor are students and/or would not be able to perform the tafkid without financial compensation,Whereas, at present, some Rashei Eizor receive a stipend and some do not,Wheras there is currently no fund dedicated towards payment for the position of Rosh Eizor,

Be it resolved that the Veida make a formal recommendation to the Camping Association that all machanaot increase Mas for Chanichim beginning in the summer of 2007in order to establish a Rosh Eizor fund to be used throughout the year. The amount increase will be collectively determined by the Mazkirut Artzit and machanot at Camping Association. The Central Office will be responsible for setting aside the additional Mas and allocating it as a uniform stipend for Rashei Eizor throughout the year.

Motion to Caucus – Gil BrowdySecond – Ben Profeta

Cuacus reports: Why can’t this be implemented summer of 2006? Cooncerns raised: different machanot have different setups. Some eizorim can have roshei eizor and some can’t – and that necessarily each roseh eizor across the movement be worthy of this stipend. Roshei ken also do a lot of work and don’t get paid in areas where there is no Rosh eizor. How much will they be paid? Don’t want kid’s Mas to go up too much. Suggestion that some machanot can use ken money to pay for Rosh eizor. We need to clarify the position of Rosh eizor before we determine if we pay them or not.

Rachel responds to qestions:Too late to apply this to 2006 cause tutition has already been set. Also, a proposal is forthcoming that will furher define the position of Rosh eizor. She reads our proposal defining the position of Rosh Eizor.

Motion to Quarum – DickWe have more than 51 – by a lot. Abe counts.

Motion to table this proposal until upcoming proposal defining position of Rosh Eiszor is determined. – Ari ShapiroMotion by Ari rescinded.

Motion to temporarily suspend the rules so that we can vote on this after the proposal regarding the definition of Roshei Eizor is voted upon. - Safi

Second - Noey Neumark

Motion to Acclaim – Ben MesielmanNo objections – the motion passes.We will return to this proposal at a later plenmary session.

Read My Lips: Yesh New taxesBy Brian Cohen

Preamble: Mas (dues) are a major component of the budget for Habonim Dror North America. Money collected helps fund activities during the year, Central Office work, and much more. Mas has not been raised in recent years, even though inflation has decreased the buying power of this money. Since the pay scale for those working at machaneh has been increased beginning the summer of 2006, it is logical to raise Mas as well. Moneys raised by increasing Mas could be used for various purposes including centrally funding the Rashei Eizor (regional coordinators) of HDNA.

Be it resolved: “The Veida recommends to the Mazkirut that (Mazkirut Artzit) Mas for Ma’apilim of Habonim Dror North America will be raised to $75.

POC – It is up to the Mazkirut to set mas of Ma’apilim.

Jenni states that we recommend it be amended to read “The Veida recommends to the Mazkirut that …”

Motion to Acclaim – Gil

Seconded – Paul

No objections. The proposal passes.

Let’s Have a T-shirt BabyYoni Levi & Miri Levi

Whereas Habonim Dror North America is an institution with it’s own movement paraphernalia.Whereas Habonim Dror North America members identify more closely with their individual machanot rather than with the national movement. Whereas Habonim Dror members love movement clothing and paraphernalia.Whereas this will create a stronger sense of community and enthusiasm for the national movement (Gil Browdy)

Be it resolved that the national mazkirut create a yearly movement t-shirt or other piece of paraphernalia to sell to movement members throughout year, at a reasonable price and not intended as a fundraiser for the HDNA budget (Ben Profeta).

Members will submit designs to Ba’tnua to be decided and organized by a volunteer approved by the mazkirut Artzit. Said movement volunteer will also oversee the articles production and sales. (Marni Falk)

Motion to Amend – Marni Falk. FriendlyMotion to amend – Ben Profeta. Friendly.Motion to Amend – Gil Browdy. Friendly.

Motion to debate – Jackie

Movement paraphenlai is not necessary other than urban chultzah. Other Habo countries have great movmenet paraphemaila. This would be available for chanichim – not just ma’apilim – those who would not wear the urban chultzot.Why invest time and money into something we don’t necessarily need.I can’t wear a hoody in the summer – t-shirts and our movment won’t lose money.

I don’t think this is that necessary. MBI kid was embarrassed that we did not have cool Habo clothing at yom Habonim Dror

Questions:In addition to the urban chultzah? Yes.Is there a fund for this? People buying the shirt would pay for the shirt.Will this be budgeted for in case it doesn’t get sold and there are shirts leftover.

Motion to Amend – Marni Falk

Someone outside the Mazkirut Artit should be responsible for making this happen. “The Mazkirut Artzit will find a volunteer from the movement to spearhead this effort and take responsibility to make and distribute the shirts.

Motion to Amend – Ben ProfetaFriendly

Motion to close debate and move to a vote – AlexSecond – SafiPasses with 96% in favor.

Pro and Con speakers:

Con – every movement member should feel empowered to do anything they want. If we don’t pass this proposal anyone can volunteer to design and sell a shirt on their own. We should not pass this proposal – but someone should feel empowered to do this anyway. (Debbie Cohen)

Pro – Good Advertising. (Sophia Bernstein)

For Against Abstain49 25 26

Proposal Passes

John steps down as Yoshev Rosh. Debbie Cohen inaugurated as Yoshevet Rosh.

Camping AssociationMiri Levi & Yoni Levi

Whereas the Camping Association of Habonim Dror North America is a chance to affect real change for the movement within the individual machanot.Whereas currently the only youth movement representation at this conference are the central mazkirut of Habonim Dror North America.

Whereas many important decisions are made at said conference without amajority of youth movement members in attendance.

Be it resolved that Roshei Machanot hired for that coming summer be invitedand expected to attend the Camping Association of Habonim Dror North America (paid for at least in part by the camp committee), or if said rosh machaneh is unbale to attend the camping association, one of the other members of mazkirut can go in his or her stead. (Aaron Greenblatt) and Additionally thatcurrent Roshei Eizor be invited to attend the Camping Association (paid forat least in part by their individual kenim and by the central office responsible for kenim). This will allow for a larger contingent of movementleaders to represent the youth of Habonim Dror North America in decisionsmade that affect the movement during the summer.

Second – Gil Browdy

Jaime beran – Questions to Mazkirut Artzit:- How does Camping Assoication work? (jenni responds)- Do you think this would be well received by the camp comittes at camping

association? (alex responds – rosh machaneh probably positive and rosh ken/eizor not sure – never been brought up before)

- Shlichim perspective (Yona) – The connectin between the movment and camping association is important. Camps are autonomous but are also ppart of the moevemnt. Everytime that we try to propose something from the Veida to camping Association – there is some kind of tension because they are two separate organisms. They have their own way of seeing the movment and of seeing the machanot. There is a delicate balance. We do think the roshei machaneh should be there. Purpose of the meeting is a profession meeting to sepak about machaneh – technical and ideological aspects of machaneh. Great to bring rashei machench – they should be there. Roshei eizor do not need to be there. Shlihim also are representing the movement when they are at camping association.

- Carmel adds a few words about how Camping association discusses camp.

Motion to Amend – Aaron Greenblatt – Friendly

Motion to split the Question / Proposal – Rachelle Pullmer

Pro - Jamie. Con – Eli Wykell. – people are for having the rosh come and not the roshei eizor. So there should be an amendment striking the rosh eizor from attending.

Vote to split the question:Passes – 78%

Split A; Whereas the Camping Association of Habonim Dror North America is a chance to affect real change for the movement within the individual machanot.Whereas currently the only youth movement representation at this conference are the central mazkirut of Habonim Dror North America.Whereas many important decisions are made at said conference without amajority of youth movement members in attendance.

Be it resolved that Roshei Machanot hired for that coming summer be invitedand expected (Sarah Kurz) to attend the Camping Association of Habonim Dror North America (paid for at least in part by the camp committee), or if said rosh machaneh is unbale to attend the camping association, one of the other members of mazkirut can go in his or her stead. (Aaron Greenblatt

Motion to caucus - SafiCaucus report highlights

- Having Roshim at the meeting is good- Kupa system for roshim?- Video conferencing?- Come in conflict with camp comities?- Confused shy Tomer infromatin not told to us right away- Possibly amend to make it less strong. But increase of Ma’apilim and rosh at

camping associatin ins a good thing.- Understand the issues but think it would be really good to have rashim at camping

association.- Shlichim in favor of bringing rashim there.- This is an invitation not necessarily a requirement. We struggle convincing the

machanot that it is important for they themselves to participate. Sometimes they don’t want to spend the money to go themselves – so it is a far cry to build a kupa of Rashim. Also Camping Association and Moetzet Chinuch could follow soon thereafter – too myuch travel? Too difficult to coordinate?

Motion to vote – Gil BrowdySecond - Jamie BeranMotion to amend – Sarah Kurz

Split B: (Later Withdrawn)Whereas the Camping Association of Habonim Dror North America is a chance to affect real change for the movement within the individual machanot.Whereas currently the only youth movement representation at this conference are the central mazkirut of Habonim Dror North America.Whereas many important decisions are made at said conference without amajority of youth movement members in attendance.

Additionally Let it be resolved that current Roshei Eizor be invited to attend the Camping Association (paid for at least in part by their individual kenim and by the central office responsible for kenim). This will allow for a larger contingent of movementleaders to represent the youth of Habonim Dror North America in decisionsmade that affect the movement during the summer.

For Against Abstain74 3 14

Proposal Passes

Straw Poll – Proceed with the second proposal.Miri withdraws the second half of the proposal.

Who Shall Lead Our Undercover Immigrants? By the Mazkirut Artzit

Whereas the Biblical reference of Ma’apilim refers to the defiant climbers of the mountain (Numbers 14:41), which includes a certain Tselafhad, who succeeded in transmitting his passion for the Land of Israel to his daughters who then insisted on their feminine rights of inheritance to Ha’aretzWhereas a newly created position exists in the Mazkirut Artzit that could be reformed to address the current needs and emerging restructuring of the movementWhereas Ma’apilim have begun to take responsibility over the Ken and Eizor in the creation and growth of the Rosh Eizor positionWhereas the Mazkirut Artzit currently does not have someone specifically responsible for movement-wide chinuchWhereas Habo U is an important step in the chinuch process for Ma’apilimWhereas the Mazkirut Artzit is responsible for the day-to-day business of the movement and for taking the initiative to create new positions on the MazkirutWhereas the Mazkirut Artzit would like the support of the Veida in pursuing this initiative

Therefore, let it be resolved that the Veida support the initiative of the Mazkirut Artzit to rename the position of Merakez/et Habo U/Kenim to Merakez/et Ma’apilim which shall include but not be limited to the following general tafkid responsibilities:

Habo U: Responsible for the recruitment for, and organization and implementation of Habo U.

Rakaz Chinuch: Responsible for furthering the educational goals of the movement year-round at the Machanot and Kenim. With the passage of the proposal regarding a movement-wide tochnit chinuch (Spiraling into the Center), they would be

responsible for its development and implementation in the continuing years and in coordinating Ma’apilim to take an active involvement in this grand project. Rakaz Rashei Eizor/Kenim: Coordinate the Rashei Eizor as local representatives of the movement who are responsible for running the Kenim with the Shlichim and Rashei Ken. Works to support and strengthen the existing Rashei Eizor, and works to develop this position in Eizorim where it does not exist. In these areas, they will support the local leadership in the running of the Ken, be it only Rashei Ken and/or Shlichim.

Rakaz Ma’apilim: Develops chinuch resources for Ma’apilim and coordinates Ma’apilim seminars, Ma’apilim Kenim, specific social justice/action-oriented messimot, the creation of new Batim, etc.

Furthermore, the Mazkirut Artzit shall seek to create a new Rakaz Tnua position to support the tafkid responsibilities of the Merakez/et Ma’apilim.

Second – Jamie Beran

Motion to Acclaim – Ben ProfetaObjections

Motion to Acclaim – Gil BrowdySecond MZKP

Objection

Motion to Caucus – Laura Merrill

Motion to Acclaim – Gil2nd by Josh

Proposal Acclaimed

Salute Your Shortsby Xander Fraum

Whereas HDNA sweatshirts, t-shirts, and other items are made in sweatshops,Whereas Habonim Dror fiercely seeks social justice,Whereas corporations can only be dealt with by strikes and organized action and not by compliance,Whereas actively supporting sweatshop-free companies and corporations gives companies with socially just policies business and exposure (Jamie Beran)Whereas the union makes us strong,

Therefore, let it be resolved that no Habonim Dror North America clothing shall be made in sweatshops by sweatshop-free companies. (Jamie Beran)

Let it be resolved that no machaneh or ken paraphernalia be made in sweatshops either sweatshop-free companies (Jamie Beran) and an effort be made to buy from companies that pay their workers at or above living wage. (Eitan Mosenkis).

Seconded Gil Browdy

Debate about whether it is worth paying more for sweatshop-free. Some say that it actually isn’t more expensive,, its just a matter of research.

Caucus reports – consumer choice can be an educational tool. Proposal worded in a way that takes a shallow view of globalization

Proposal Passes

For Against Abstain97 8 3

Bitch Better Have My Money   By Tamar Levi and Safi Gerchak     Whereas the pay scale is currently in American dollars   Whereas the American dollar fluctuates due the economy  Whereas this leads to confusion in the Canadian machanot, as returning madrichim are sometimes paid less then in previous years due to the fluctuating dollar, despite pay increases   Therefore, let it be resolved that this Veida recommends to the Camping Association that a Canadian pay scale be developed the Canadian machanot develop their own pay scale, (Tamar and Safi) along the same theory as the American pay scale (e.g. similar incremental increases reflecting experience within the movement and age).

Amendment proposed by Tamar Levi and Safi G.

Question to Mazkirut as to whether or not it is feasible to implement. Jenni says it is feasible, but we would need to work with camping

association to figure it out further and to implement it. Alex – Unlikely that the changes would be implemented in 2006 – more likely it would change in ’07.

Motion to Accliam – Eli WykellSecond – Matt Kornberg Porter

Proposal Passes

Canadians burst out in Canadian National Anthem!!!!!!!!!

Drug and Alcohol revisted (Tookie should have lived) by Joe Harrow and Noam Yaillen

Tabled in Veida X, reworded and proposed by Joe Harrow and Noam Yaillen. 

Veida X “Proposal V-Nine: Drug and Alcohol Policy” (Ayal Levi, Ellie Ritch, Ben Moussadji)    

Whereas, according to Veida VII “Substance Abuse in the Movement”

a) Madrichim are legally and morally responsible for the chanichim at any Habonim Dror activity.  Being under the influence of drugs hinders the ability of madrichim to perform in a responsible manner, especially, but not limited to emergencies.

b) A reputation of drug use harms the reputation of all of Habonim Dror.  We are all representatives of Habonim Dror and therefore must present ourselves in a positive light.  When even one madrich uses drugs at a Habonim Dror function they are risking the continued prosperity of the movement, and in the end, the existence of the movement itself.

And whereas, by the current rules, as a blanket policy, any issue that involves alcohol or drugs warrants an immediate one year suspension. It is an open and shut case with no chance for apology or amends.  

We Propose:

In cases of post-MBI-nikim chnaichim post MBI age and up (Paul) caught in violation of the current Drug and Alcohol policy, they should be given the opportunity to amend the damages caused by their actions and appeal to the Mazkirut Artzit after a minimum of 3 6 (Noey Neumark and Julie Zucker) months to reopen or not reopen the case.

This option would not be open to repeat offenders and is only a way that through much effort on the part of the post-MBI-nikim and up(Paul), s/he can be vindicated from his/her mistake. The Mazkirut Artzit would conduct a review of the past instances with a consideration of activities done over the three month probation period and decide if the offender should be allowed to rejoin t’nua activities.  

Final Revised Proposal:

Drug and Alcohol Revisited (Tookie should have lived) by Joe Harrow and Noam Yaillen

Tabled in Veida X, reworded and proposed by Joe Harrow and Noam Yaillen. 

Veida X “Proposal V-Nine: Drug and Alcohol Policy” (Ayal Levi, Ellie Ritch, Ben Moussadji)    

Whereas, according to Veida VII “Substance Abuse in the Movement”

a) Madrichim are legally and morally responsible for the chanichim at any Habonim Dror activity.  Being under the influence of drugs hinders the ability of madrichim to perform in a responsible manner, especially, but not limited to emergencies.

b) A reputation of drug use harms the reputation of all of Habonim Dror.  We are all representatives of Habonim Dror and therefore must present ourselves in a positive light.  When even one madrich uses drugs at a Habonim Dror function they are risking the continued prosperity of the movement, and in the end, the existence of the movement itself.

And whereas, by the current rules, as a blanket policy, any issue that involves alcohol or drugs warrants an immediate one year suspension. It is an open and shut case with no chance for apology or amends.  

We Propose:

Habonim Dror North America takes an official stance against drug use at any and all Habonim-Dror sponsored events. If any member of Habonim-Dror who is of MBI age and up is found to have definitely possessed or been under the influence of either illegal drugs or alcohol at any Habonim-Dror function, they will be asked not to participate in subsequent Habonim-Dror activities for a 12-month period. After 6 months, in special circumstances involving previous members in good standing who have shown both interest and commitment to amend the damages caused by their actions, the offending

party has the option to appeal the consequences by demonstrating in writing to the Mazkirut Artzit their regret, the value of them reentering the movement, and steps they have taken to demonstrate the above.

If the appeal is successful, this would entail an incremental re-entry, at the discretion of the Mazkirut Arzit, into movement activities as defined by:

1. Attendance to activities not involving chanichim.2. MWOPing (Madrich Without Peula) at Ken Activities3. Full Re-entry

This option would not be open to repeat offenders and is only a way that through much effort on the part of the MBI-nikim and up, s/he can be vindicated from his/her mistake. (Jaime Beran and Max Gutherzt)

Questions: Gil.- Is that everyone Post-MBI and older. They mean everyone over the MBI age – that includes Ma’apilim.What activities could be reviewed in the 3 month probation period? It’s a time period for the individual to work things out with the MA. A public apology, a peulah, letting people know why what they did was wrong – and that can lead into whether or not the case should be re-opened after 3 months.

Danny – Is there a difference – being able to run things for other people? If the case re-opens and the person gets out of the punishemnet, they would be able to be responsible for people.

Miri- Why bring this up again? Motivation for this proposal? My motivation is that we are in a movement that does not necessarily treat things people do with blanket policies. This policy is an exception to that rule – a blanket policy that doesn’t take the individual into consideration. While this is a movement strongly against drug and alcohol use at movement activities, we don’t have a stance on what people do on their own time. It seems hypocrite that we treat this so harshly on why this firm policy but no mention of how we feel about this as something one might do on their own.

Gil – Further explain the appeal process? Something explaining why what they did was wrong. It allows people who really do care about their involvement in the movement to work with the Mazkirut Artzit to determine what will happen. Mazkirut can decide to not re-open the ccase.

Paul- Why did you start with MBI age? There was a policy passed recently that applies to chanichim before Mbi using drugs or alcohol

and it was not intended to modify that proposal. Can it read as MBI and up? Yes.

Amendment – Paul. Friendly.

Abe – Clairifes what happened with it passing. Notes are confusing from that Veida. It shows that it was tabled but doesn’t have any indication of votes listed.

Jaime- Maybe the Rosh Machaneh of the person involved can also be involved in the decision making process.

Point of Order – Jon Sulman

Motion to caucus – Eli WykellSecond - Jon Sulman

Reports:- Good to have a flexible policy.; But some people thought our policy was already

pretty Lax xompared to other camps. Second chance is already an option – it’s a year later. No problem putting trust in the Mazkirut to decide.

- Year-long explusion acts as a deterrent. Current policy not enforced always very strongly cause madrichim would rather not enforce that policy on people than kick them out for a year.

- 3 months might be a significant reduction in deterrent,.- MBI’ers are not around other chanichim except for themselves. Wording can be

changed.- There is some risk that the possibility for a shortened sente3nce could lead to

more abuse. But those who don’t give a crap, probably won’t give a crap to appeal after 3 months.

- Very confused. Recognize the positives and appreciate this being brought up. But this can very easily be abused. We think justice can easily not be serv ed – mazkirut not trained in doing this. Threatens our reputation of our Israel programs.

- Even if someone were to redeem themselves, in certain situations that would barely miss any movement program. Is that enough of a punishment?

- Minority opinion – year is a good punishment. Most of the table felt an appeals process should exist but the 3 month waiting period too short. Amendent to make it 6 months instead.

- Some concern of Mazkirut knowing some people better than others – there might be a bias. Debate that 6 months might be more appropriate.

- Concern that the old policy is so cut and dry – this puts a lot of responsibility on the Mazkirut and does not put the full responsibility on the individual.

- Vagueness of the wording is problematic. Maybe have some blanket policies that do not allow for an appeal.

- Punishment should be more proactive – not just about a period of time. - Amending the wrongs which you have done. Stanley Tookie Willimas – photo

shown.- We shouldn’t make our current punishment more lax. But this is a good way to

deal with varying degrees of offeses.- Mazkirut artzit – We understand the spirit of exceptions – but we have to make a

clear stance with this because it has a great deal of potential consequences in terms of the movement.

- We would potentially have to do a lot of investigative work in order to deal with the situation. It also places undo pressure on the Mazkirut to be lenient,

Motion to Amend – Julie Zucker and Noey Neumark 3 month changed to 6 monthsFriendly

Motion to debate- Not healthy for mzkirut to have to make this kind of decision. Should be the

movement deciding a policy applicable to all.- The proposal as it stands actually needs to be more firm and more concrete.

Everyone knows the policy – but it needs to be more concrete. It needs to be standard, across the board and very explicit. Firm.

- People who have been offenders should start small when they come back to the movement, be watched and have limited responsibility.

- People concerned about the obligation to the Mazkirut. The fact that the Mazkirut spends so muc h time in deciding shows that our policy is already at fault.

- We should insert ideology into our punishment.- A Year is arbitrary. The message that there are certain things you do and you are

completely kicked out of our community. There are other things equally damaging to the movement – i.e.. madrich hooking up with a chanich – this is inordinate amount of punishment about something that we can use as an educational opportunity.

- This proposal tries to get at the idea that every situation is different. If we are looking at different people’s intentions – we should do that in everything we do.

- Think the cost and the risk are too great. Habonim values are not consistent with a lot of American values regarding drug use. Complications when we are trying to work within a legal framework within the US.

- Liability is a big issue. But also, the educational side is important. The punishment you should be thinking is that my movement is going to miss out on me for the year.

- Noam – I am currently kicked out of th emovemnt for a year. Caught drinking and I realize that there is so much I can do for the movement for a year. It killed me everyday. I don’t know if other people I got kickede out with would have tried to appeal. I would have done anything I could to get back in the movement. If you don’t like the proposal – and I am sure many of you don’t – but think about changing what it currently is now. Otherwise maybe I wouldn’t be allowed to be here.

- It would be best to deal with this on a case by case basis – Mazkirut is already extremely busy and don’t have time to deal with this. We should establish what the rule is or another way to deal with this.

- Silly for HD to deal with being in a position with chanichim the same as situation with friends. Good idea to have some re-eduation/re-hab for the person.

- Original proposal from ’94 :recently there has been an increase in drug use at HD machanot”…it passed with a huge number of supporters. Why 11 years ago was this proposal passed? We should have some respect for our movement to understand there was a context for this proprosal. And we are fortunate because of this proposal. Not sure if we can understand why the Mazkirut then decided to make such a big deal of this. You can’t imagine what kind of risk you are taking if we adopt a policy of even 6 months. I sit in many places where I hear a lot of mis-trust in our leadership. All the time I am telling parents and cmap committees about the quality of leadership./ Everyday they are judging our movement, responsibility., ability to lead this movement. I can hear th4e echo of people on Camping Association that we don’t approve it – we cannot be responsible for this policy. Camp is the legal authority for these kids. How can a machaneh adopt that drug and alcohol is more acceptable than before. I think you are not aware of the risk we have tomorrow. We sat with our lawyers so as not to put a risk on our youth movement – it seemed lengthy and silly but so important that we make sure to protect HD in any way. Anything that is illegal, we cannot say it is okay for 3 months and then the person can come back. Especially when they are in charge of chanichim. A year says it is not acceptable (Yona).

- The year thing is working – is teaching people their lesson. I ask that in the future the people who are kicked out get told that the movement want them back. Not everyone knows that the movement is welcoming you back for a second chance after a year.

- Someone who gets kicked out would feel rejected – what would they do for the next year? Have a negative omen on them.

- Damage done to the movement and the individual’s potential to be involved later in the year cause they miss out on learning about important things such as how the ken is run – long term detrimental effects.

- Some revision that in certain circumstances the mazkirut has the option of reviewing a situation after a certain period of time.

Motion to Caucus – Mazkirut

Motion to Amend – Jamie Beran and Max Gutherz

Motion to Caucus

- With the current amendment. The system of increments might be unappealing given you could just wait it out after 6 months and be able to come back into the movment without completion of the steps. (Safi)

- What are “special circumstances” – what makes one person’s circumstances more special than another – how would you judge that? Some people wanted time to sleep on this proposal Might be a good idea to print it out and sleep on it.

- Revised proposal gets read.

Motion to vote – Elliot Shriner-Kahn2nd - MZKP

For Against Abstain105 8 8

Passes! Very emotional moment.

Alternative LifestylesBy Cressa Perloff

Whereas it would be nice if all ma’apilim lived in concentrated areasWhereas unfortunately they don’tWhereas those who do not are circumstantially unable to stay involved in eizor or other local collective HDNA – related activities during the yearWhereas it is expected that all ma’apilim involve themselves in activities that actualize HDNA ideology to the fullest extent possibleWhereas the four goals listed in Aricle V: Membership in Good Standing are not only attainable by involvement in a ken

Be it resolved that, in the case of Ma’apilim, living in an area without siginificant chanichim, Hadracha Nachshonim (Cressa P.) or Ma’apilim presence, activity unrelated to an eizor but still in accordance with HDNA ideology shall be recognized as a valid and valuable alternative to involvement in a ken or eizor and indeed expected in order to be a “member in good standing.”

Motion to Acclaim – PaulSecond

Objection – Motion to Caucus

Motion to vote – Gil Browdy2nd Elliot Shriner-Kahn

For Against Abstain23 42 30

Proposal Does Not Pass

HOW?!?!?!?!?by Jake Passel and Tohmer Soltes

Whereas, the Procedures for the Implementation of the Constitution state: “Substantive proposals must be presented in writing to the Mazkirut Artzit before the opening ceremonies of the Veida” (Art. II, §10).

Whereas, there are numerous proposals passed at prior Veidot that have not been even acted upon, much less implemented.

Whereas, this failure to implement Veida resolutions is irreconcilable with Habonim Dror’s ideal of hagshama.

Let it be resolved, Veida proposals relating to Movement Policy, Machanot & Kenim, and Tochniot & Seminars will not be deemed “substantive” unless they include a clause including measures for implementation if the proposal is passed.

As such, Mazkirut Artzit will not accept proposals that lack an execution clause at future Veidot on the grounds that they are not substantive.

2nd – Safi

Motion to Acclaim – 2nd – Elliot

Objections

Motion to Caucus – Moose2nd - Elliot

Caucas reports- Good proposal, would force implementation of proposals- Possibly gives Mazkirut a veto power.- Lengthen proposals, and veida? Or maybe make it shorter?- Maybe add: they can bring a proposal to the veida if they don’t know how to

implement the proposal

Motion to Vote – Gil2nd – Elliot

Motion to Amment – Jamie MessingerWithdrawn after discussion with proposers

Motion to debate –

- Well intentioned in spirit, but it’s implimentation is problematic. The membership as a whole has the ability to submit a proposal. This treds on the rights of members to submit proposals.

- This isn’t the best sugjestion we can come up with. It is not the job of the mazkirut to decide this. If this isn’t in the proposal, then the veida should force this on the proposal

- When you submit a proposal you should be talking with the mazkirut about it anyway.

- Good that this was brought up, but it is not for the mazkirut to do this.- Maybe a peula about how to write a proposal before veida instead- Proposals in the past have not had this type of clause and have not been

implemented. There is plenty of time before veida to discuss possible implementations, and amendments are always welcome during veida

- Proposals are very quickly forgotten, and this should be something that stays in the minutes.

Motiion to Amend – Ben Profeta2nd – Hyla Kemeny

Amendment withdrawn

Point of Order – Eitan Mosenkis- This proposal should be rewritten as a change in procedure

Yoshev Rosh Discresion – that only applies once a proposal is already at veida, we shall continue.

Motion to Vote – Ari Shapiro

Pro and Con SpeakersPro – Jake – Too many proposals have no provisions for implementation. This does not give the mazkirut ability to veto, but they can ask you to rewrite it.

Con – Jon – this introduces a level of control over wheather a proposal can pass beyond the range of the veida. A proposal rejected as not substantivite is an implicit veto. The intention is good, but this goes against the movments ideals. “It is better to do something than to write a proposal about it.” We should give advice other than say that a proposal is not acceptable.

Point of Information – Today is Jake’s Birthday.Veida Breaks out into traditional HDNA Birthday MedleyJake is raised on a chair 22 times

For Against Abstain44 29 37

Proposal Passes

End of Plenary

Mazkir Election!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Alex Speaks – we’re ALL VOTING FOR THE NEXT MAKIR – OUR DEMOCRATIC PROCESS –E ACH OF US HAS ONE VOTE. The tafkid of mazkir is multi-faceted – to serve the movement, serve the mazkirut artizit. We have 2 people who want to take leadership of the movement. Lead by example. Dugma ishit. Everyone loko sup to their leaders. The mazkir is art the center of that. Mazkir has to work with many different bodies.

Candidate 1 - Gil Browdy – mazkir is facilitator of the mvmt – w/the mazkirut work together to fufill the wishes of the movement. How can we push this movement foreward? Need to start at home. Ken – always believed in the power of the ken. Start with Ma’apilim – create a stable structure for ma’apilim – if they are stable and active, it’ll trickle down to chanichim, just like Reagan said. UPZ a great example of how we can use ma’apilim in NA to work for change in Israel. Now is an excellent time to be working with Tnuat Bogrim. Have played a key rtole in gwetting our movment where it is today. Hagshama is of historical import and will continue to be. Also, hope to empower ma’apilim in NA.

Voting commencesVoting complete

Matt Becker – 80Gil Browdy – 85Abstain – 1

GIL BROWDY IS THE NEXT MAZKIR TNUA!!!!!!!!

Plennary III: IdeologyYoshevet rosh: Ruth Stevens

Between Bagels and Birkat: Cultural Judaism in the 21 st Century By Paul Gross, Matty Zane Kornberg-Porter, Jake Passel, and Noam Yaillen

Whereas, the purpose of the pillars is to reflect the unifying tenets of movement ideology.

Whereas, the culture and history of Judaism is something which all Jews share, levels of observance and belief vary widely in the movement.

Whereas, educating about Judaism is thus stifled due to the pillar’s controversial and vague nature,

Whereas, clarifying a pillar has precedent in recent veidot, to be the zeek that hemeshech-ed the yovel of our movement.

Whereas Cultural Judaism can be is hereby (the proposers) defined as includes (Alex Sharone):

celebration of Jewish cultural heritage through ritual involving community, song, dance, etc.

exploration of Judaism, emphasizing historical context and cultural understanding, in search of its relevance to us as modern, progressive, Zionist Jews.

but, which is not:

the absence or marginalization of religious expressions of Judaism.

the imposition of religious observance and belief

Whereas this definition is in line with the aims of our movement. (Gil Browdy)

Let it be resolved, that the following be accepted as HDNA’s Judaism be (Gil Browdy) henceforth known as Cultural Judaism,

Let it be resolved, that the following be accepted as HDNA’s Judaism pillar (the proposers); henceforth known as Cultural Judaism, including:

celebration of Jewish cultural heritage through ritual involving community, song, dance, etc.

exploration of Judaism, emphasizing historical context and cultural understanding, in search of its relevance to us as modern, progressive, Zionist Jews.

but, which is not including:

the absence or marginalization of religious expressions of Judaism.

- the imposition of religious observance and belief (Ben Meiselman)

Whereas this definition is in line with the aims of our movement. (Gil Browdy)

second – Safi

Motion to Amend – gil Browdy

Motion to caucus – Jamie Beran

Motion to amend – Alex Sharone – friendlyMotion to amend – Ben MeiselmenMotion to debate – Cressa Perloff

Long debate. Very long debate.

Motion to vote – Gil Browdy

For Against Abstain40 35 18

Aleh (Nitzotz Kadosh) U’Vne…Arise (Holy Spark) and BuildBy Alex Sharone

Whereas Habonim Dror is a Jewish youth movement;Whereas our Judaism can be described to contain myriad elements of religion, culture, history, peoplehood, divine consciousness, spirituality, morality, humor, Yiddishkeit, Sephardikeit, etc;Whereas the second aim of Habonim Dror calls for “the upbuilding of a renewed Jewish culture…by means of promoting the exploration of Jewish spirituality, the full expression of the Hebrew language, an understanding of Jewish history and a personal relationship with Israel”;Whereas our values of Progressive Socialist Zionism, Social Justice, and Hagshama are rooted in and strengthened by our Judaism;Whereas the Kibbutz Movement and Secular Zionism, some of our historic affiliations, have at times inculcated animosity towards religion and religious practice which has often led towards a reactionary rejection of many meaningful Jewish practices and teachings;Whereas religion is often viewed as a dogmatic institution, but more importantly, it can be viewed as a source of wisdom and insight, and a tool to unite the Jews as one people (from The Other Peace Process, Veida X, Plenary III by Leora Sharone);Whereas Jewish practices and teachings can exist independently of organized religion;Whereas Jewish practices and education can be introduced through experienced lay leadership and practitioners;Whereas adherence to rules of Halacha should not be confused with being open to experiencing meaningful Jewish practices;Whereas we as a Jewish youth movement have the opportunity to tap into the 3,500 year old wealth of knowledge in our traditions and practices;

Therefore, let it be resolved that Chevrei Tnua shall aim to develop a deeper awareness and intentionality of our Jewish practices, rituals, and traditions, thus allowing our movement to develop a renewed Jewish culture that is both meaningful and progressive. The following points are viable examples of how this aim can be put into practice:

Employ Jewish texts and sources in experiential learning to enrich our Jewish education and knowledge (i.e. Tanach, Talmud, Kabbalah, Prophets, Israeli poetry, contemporary sources, etc.) Use the weekly occurrence of Shabbat to renew the intentionality, meaningfulness, and appreciation of our expression of Shabbat at machaneh and year round. Shabbat is the perfect opportunity to explore our connection to Judaism and its inspiring messages and teachings in which our Progressive Socialist Zionist ideology is deeply rooted. This can be done through song, dance, ritual, performance, meditation, contemplation, Menucha, text study, Parashat Hashavua, Hebrew study, gematria, etc. All Chugim Ritzinim one Shabbos can be Jewish themed. Using the concept of Shabbat as a holy day of rest every week, in which wo/man and beast rest can serve as an empowering allegory in which our relationships with one another, with the environment, and with the world of material and spirit can be reflected upon and connected to socialist, environmentalist, and humanist values. Uncover the meaning and translation of our Hebrew songs and prayers, and bring in new ones, using Shlichim and other Hebrew speakers as resources. Singing and teaching with Kavana(intention) will empower us as educators and enrich our Judaic and Israeli culture year-round, at Machaneh and in the Kenim. Familiarize ourselves with the resolution entitled Spiritual Ropes Course (Veida X, Plenary II, by Zach Teutsch, Ezra Weinberg) and begin to explore the questions posed there within. Be open to bring in Habonim Dror alumni, outside educators, and experienced Jewish practitioners who could enrich our Jewish movement’s practices and educational processes.

Second – Safi GerchakRuth reads “Spiritual Ropes Course” proposal from ’99.

Motion to Caucus – Safi Gerchak

Caucus reports- General Aproval- Education is good- Compliments our ideas in the movement

Motion to Aclaim - Jamie BerenObjection noted

Motion to vote - Ben2nd by Max

For Against Abstain69 7 14

Gaza First, Not Gaza LastBy Ben and Yonah Meiselman Whereas the peace process should not stagnate,Whereas the withdrawal from Gaza was very successful in that Israel no longer occupies Gaza and that there was relatively little violence, Whereas the disengagement plan may have been designed to excuse prolonged occupation of the West Bank, Let it be resolved that Israel's disengagement from Gaza does not justify Israeli intransigence in the rest of the peace process.   Israeli leaders should continue to pursue peace.

2nd - Isaac Oderberg

Motion to Aclaim - Objected

Motion to Amend - Jake Passel - Would like to include East JerusalemUndfreandly, and withdrawn.

Motion to Acliam - Objected

Motion to Amend - Josh - To insert military before occupiesUndfriendly, and withdrawn

Motion to Aclaim - Nora Chong2nd Debbie Cohen

Motion Acaimed!

Plenary IV: Machanot, Kenim, Tochniot, and Seminars

Restoring Madatz to its Rightful ThroneBy Mazkirut Artzit

Whereas Madatz is the movement-wide leadership training program of Habonim Dror North AmericaWhereas the Madatz tochnit was originally designed to be implemented on a movement-wide level Whereas a resolution passed at Veida XII (2001, Plenary II) called for the creation of Madatz Mifgash as part of a greater effort to “nationalize” the Madatz Tochnit.Whereas in recent years the Madatz tochnit has been left to be re-created every year by the incoming Madatz Madrichim of each respective machaneh without sufficient guidelines or movement-wide coordination, leading to a lack of continuity and vastly differing tochniotWhereas the restoration of a updated movement-wide tochnit Madatz does not disallow the particular Madatz Madrichim each year to develop creative methods to implement the tochnit and supplement it with their own particular knowledge bases and interestsWhereas a restored movement-wide Madatz tochnit will provide the needed guidance to incoming Madatz Madrichim and instill a deeper connection to the North American movementWhereas a Madatz Informational Packet has been created to lay out the basic expectations for the incoming Madatz on a movement-wide level yet there is no commensurate Tochnit to ensure that these expectations are metWhereas a movement-wide tochnit will strengthen HDNA’s Madatz program as the leadership training program of the movementWhereas efforts have been made on the part of the proposal’s authors to be inclusive of Canadian sensitivities and curtail the use of the exclusive verbiage “nationalize”

Therefore, let it be resolved that the Mazkirut Artzit take the initiative in restoring a movement-wide Madatz tochnit to be presented at Moetzet Machanot 2006 and implemented in the camping summer of 2006. The movement-wide Madatz tochnit is intended to be used every summer and revised when necessary as determined by the Mazkirut Artzit in consultation with relevant individuals/bodies.

The Mazkirut Artzit will invite interested Ma’apilim, Nachshonim and Shlichim, with an effort to have representation from every machaneh, to participate in the process of restoring and renewing the Madatz Tochnit based upon overall movement aims and current educational priorities. Past successful Madatz Tochniot will be consulted in addition to the latest innovative resources made available.

It is the responsibility of the Mazkirut Artzit, in coordination with the Machanot, to ensure that the Tochnit is implemented every summer. It is expected that the Madatz Madrichim use the tochnit in preparation for the summer and that the Mazkirut of each Machaneh (particularly the Rosh, Chinuch, and Shaliach) take responsibility with the Madatz Madrichim in the successful implementation of the national tochnit.

2nd – Elliot

Questions of clarification – Specifics of implementation, defining better who is involved, and the perview of this tochnit.

Motion to Aclaim – Ben M.2nd Ben P

Motion Passes

Rosh Eizor = Rosh GadolBy the Mazkirut Artzit

Whereas the structure of tafkidim in our kenim has come to include the Rosh eizor, Rosh ken, Shaliach, and ken madrichimWhereas the line is often blurry as to the difference between the role of the Shaliach and the role of the rosh eizor,Whereas creating a job description is never a bad thing,Whereas Habonim Dror is working to expand the level of activity and commitment amongst Ma’apilim,Whereas Habonim Dror North America is a youth movement and therefore should be led by both its local and national leadership,And whereas the rosh eizor could and should be looked at as a movement worker/leader in the field and therefore connected to the Mazkirut Artzit,

Therefore, be it resolved that:The Rosh Eizor position be established and maintained in every Eizor of HDNA. The Rosh Eizor will work in partnership with the Shaliach in overseeing all movement activities and needs. The responsibilities of the Rosh Eizor include the following: (some may be shared with the Shaliach depending on the Eizor)

Represent the movement in the local region Be knowledgeable and aligned with movement-wide aims and goals Be in direct communication with the Merakez/et Ma’apilim in the Mazkirut Artzit Actively participate in movement-wide conference calls and initiatives with fellow Rashei Eizor and the Mazkirut Artzit Attend and actively participate in Merkaz & Winter Seminar/Veida Work closely in a cooperative tzevet with the local Shaliach and Rashei Ken in the running of the ken Encourage Rashei Ken, Tzevet Ken, and Ma’apilim to actively participate in the local movement activities Support, empower, and run peulot for the Rashei Ken Respond to the needs of the Tzevet Ken Madrichim Plan and run Eizor peulot and seminars Plan the yearly calendar (keeping in mind holidays and school calendars) Deal with logistics for ken peulot and Eizor peulot

Maintain records of all activities and organizational knowledge in the interest of passing along the information to the next Rosh Eizor

Rashei Eizor are appointed by the local leadership of their Eizor through a democratic process. If possible, a meeting will convene during the middle of the machaneh with the Mazkirut, Tzevet, and Madatz kvutzah, to discuss and determine who the Rashei Eizor will be for the year. If the Rashei Eizor are from a different machaneh and is unable to be at the meeting in the summer time, then a meeting will convene at the start of the Ken year to appoint this position. Furthermore, let it be resolved that the Rosh Eizor position, as a movement representative in the local region, be provided with a monthly stipend by Habonim Dror North America for their volunteer work on behalf of the movement. The Mazkirut Artzit will set this amount on a yearly basis.2nd - Isaac

Questions of Clarification –

Motion to Aclaim – Ben P2nd – Jake

No Objections

Proposal Passes

Funding for Rashei EizorBy the Mazkirut Artzit

Whereas the position of Rosh Eizor does not currently exist in each eizor,Whereas the position of Rosh Eizor is extremely beneficial to the development of the ken for both chanichim and Ma’apilim in a given eizor,Whereas the responsibilities of the Rashei Eizor demand a lot of time and energy,Whereas most Rashei Eizor are students and/or would not be able to perform the tafkid without financial compensation,Whereas, at present, some Rashei Eizor receive a stipend and some do not,Wheras there is currently no fund dedicated towards payment for the position of Rosh Eizor,

Be it resolved that the Veida make a formal recommendation to the Camping Association that all machanaot increase Mas for Chanichim beginning in the summer of 2007in order to establish a Rosh Eizor fund to be used throughout the year. The amount increase will be collectively determined by the Mazkirut Artzit and machanot at Camping Association. The Central Office will be responsible for setting aside the additional Mas and allocating it as a uniform stipend for Rashei Eizor throughout the year.

2nd – Sarah F

Questions of Clarification – This compliments the previous proposal, and is the implementation of the stipend from it. If this becomes more of a job, then how does the dynamic change?

Motion to Aclaim – Safi2nd –

No Objections

Proposal Passes

Motion to Ajourn for lunch, 2nded LETS EAT!!

Returning from lunch…

Spiraling into the CenterBy the Mazkirut Artzit

Whereas the current state of chinuch in the movement relies on a mostly uncoordinated static system of re-creating a new Tochnit Chinuch each summer with insufficient educational guidelines to address the growth of the chanich/a Whereas the role of the Merakez/et Chinuch of each respective machaneh serves to perpetuate this system, leading to vastly differing contents of Tochniot and an undefined methodology with which to implement movement-wide chinuchWhereas a lack of standardization considerably weakens the educationalcontent of movement wide and joint machaneh programs, such as MBI andMadatz Mifgash.Whereas the current decentralized organization and geographical spread of HDNA’s summer camps (the main location for movement chinuch throughout the year) further exacerbates the lack of continuity and coordination of educational guidelines and standards Whereas the creation of movement-wide chinuch guidelines that progress across major age groups does not disallow the particular Merakez/et Chinuch and Madrichim each year to develop creative methods to implement the tochnit and supplement it with their own particular knowledge bases and interestsWhereas the process of developing the spiral methodology and chinch guidelines has already begun in the past year with the formation of Va’adot, which created a preliminary supplement that was used in the summer of 2005Whereas Ma’apilim are looking for ways to be active throughout the year and take responsibility in the movement Whereas the success of this process relies on the active involvement of Ma’apilim

Whereas HDNA strives to be a dynamic educational youth movement in which the educational experience of the chanich/a builds upon previous learning experiences and leads towards the fulfillment of our aims and the long-term vitality of our movement.

Let it be resolved that a system of movement-wide chinuch (Spiralized Chinuch Guidelines) be established. It will be based upon a set of movement guidelines and basic educational themes across 4 major age groups that progress in depth and breadth as the chanich/a progresses through the movement. The depth and conceptual understanding of the sub-topics will increase through the age groups.

By taking a holistic view of the educational process of the chanich/a, this methodology ensures the continual educational growth and development of the chanich/a according to movement-wide guidelines independent of which machaneh they attend. There will be a significant amount of flexibility within the developed guidelines to account for the particular educational/developmental needs of each kvutzah, tzevet and/or machaneh.

To continue the thrust towards the implementation of the Spiralized Chinuch Guidelines (SCG), Va’adot will need to reform and reconvene. The Va’adot will be comprised of Ma’apilim and Shlichim with one person in each Va’ad designated as Rosh Kesher. to be in direct communication with the Mazkirut Artzit. The Rosh Kesher will be appointed by feruary 2006 by the Mazkirut Artzit and will be responsible for forming the remainder of their va’ad. Each Rosh Kesher must also set up a phone conference at least once a month with a reperesentitive of The Mazkirut Artzit. (Sofie Corporan & Yelena Adelman) The Mazkirut Artzit will coordinate the development of the SCG with all the Va’adot in a sustained fashion until a completed tochnit will be available for use at HDNA machanot.

The goal of the Va’adot in the coming months will be the creation of preliminary SCG. These guidelines will be reviewed and discussed in Moetzet Chinuch and Moetzet Machanot and will be available for implementation at every HDNA machaneh in the summer of 2006. Though we recognize that this is a lofty goal, we do not believe it is outside the means of our members.

The incoming Merakez/et Ma’apilim of the Mazkirut Artzit will take particular responsibility over the implementation of this proposal in the continuing years and coordinate Ma’apilim to take an active involvement in this grand project. It is our hope that as part of Ma’apilim taking responsibility over the movement in the form of messimot (missions) throughout the year, Va’adot will form in local Ma’apilim Eizorim for sustained development of themes within the SCG. All va’adot, or representatives of the va’adot, will meet in person, or via teleconference, in order to ensure integration of va’adot themes in the development in the tochnit. (Eli Wykell)

The major themes of the 5 Va’adot: Zionism/Israel Socialism/Old & new Kibbutz movement Judaism Social Justice/Social Action/Youth empowerment:

Building Kvutzah: community, leadership, inter-personal relations Recommendations to the Va’adot:

Keep in mind the level of child development Supplement the guidelines with resources and recommended methods Emphasize how the topic relates to Habonim Dror specifically Provide Jewish sources to support and enrich the topics Find the balance between transmission of knowledge and critical thought

(avoiding post modern temptations in the paralysis of analysis)

The incoming Merakez/et Ma’apilim will compile a first edition of the SCG, to be distributed to each machine and ken. Each subsequent Merakez/et Ma’apilim will convene va’adot to evaluate the relevance of the tochnit guidelines. The Merakez/et Ma’apilim will then produce a revised edition at his/her discretion at a minimum of every two years. (Jamie Beran)

2nd – Elliot

Questions of Clarification – This should include kenim too.

Motion to Caucus

Caucus Reports:- Does not provide for chanichim coming into the movement in the middle.- How are the Va’adot going to be formed- Like that it calls on Ma’apilim to fulfill messimot.- Need a more concrete idea of the formation of the va’adot- Common sense proposal, didn’t really need to come to veida, but its good.- Reinventing the weel is a waste of time.- This takes the initiative of Ma’apilim to implement it.

Motion to Aclaim – Objection

Motion to Amend – Jamie B.[Book should be updated at least every two years]Friendly

Motion to Amend – Eli W.[Va’adot will need to meet together during the creation process]Friendly

Motion to Amend – Sofie & Yelena[Defining Rosh Kesher role]Friendly

Motion to AclaimNo ObjectionsMotion Passes.

The Tipping Point-Rachael Sevilla and Miri Levi

Whereas Habonim Dror is a national movement, and not just a loosely connected series of summer camps Whereas many ma’apilim feel a much stronger tie to their machaneh and remain active locally, but do not participate in movement activities Whereas after high school/workshop many ma’apilim move to various parts of the U.S. and Canada and do not remain near their original machaneh, and therefore do not participate in activities such as the ken and ma’apilim events Whereas chanichim should be aware of and form ties to the movement, and not just their machaneh, from early on as a way to maintain a strong movement with active ma’apilim

Be it resolved that each machaneh make an effort to convey to the chanichim their part in Habonim Dror as a national and international movement. This does not mean that machaneh pride should be diminished, but the idea of it being a small part of something larger should be emphasized. One The way to begin this is with pen pals communication between machanot and kenim. Each shikva can have a different machaneh to write to, allowing chanichim to contact different machanot throughout their years at machaneh Machanot (i.e., all chotrim at Miriam write to chotrim at Galil, all Bonim at Miriam write to Bonim at Gilboa, etc..). The schedule/rotation should be decided at this years Moetzet The letters should be done with the help of the madrichim through email or faxes so that the chanichim can write to each other on a regular basis throughout the session. Each shichva must write a state of the kvutsa letter at least once per session that would be emailed and read at every machine by the merakez chinuch. Additional communication would be expected throught the session. Forming relationships with other chanichim around North America will help to build a sense of the larger movement in the chanichim and therefore the future ma’apilim.

2nd- Safi

Questions of Clarificaiton – Would this force letter writing?

Motion to Caucus

Caucus Reports:- Good idea, feasible, not too much trouble.

- Wording is confusing- Doesn’t need to be a proposal- There is a business aspect to the separation between the machanot, needs to be a

change in how we talk about the machanot- Good proposal

Amendment – Rachel and Miri[Editing the wording to make it more concrete, adding kenim, and other methods of communication]

Motion to Amend – Paul Gross[Standardized process]Friendly

Motion to VoteFor Against Abstain43 19 33

Motion passes.

Yoshevet Rosh Ruth Stevens steps down.Yoshev Rosh Ben Meiselman takes his place.

One Small Step for Dror Habonim, One Giant Leap for Shichvat BogrimBy Lonny Moses and Jeremy Tillinger Workshop 55

In the current structure of the movement and its kenim, chanichim tendnot to understand the movement or their role in it until after most oftheir kvutsah have drifted away. Older schavot are able to understandthe purposes and ideology of the movement and capable of passing thatknowledge on to younger chanichim.  Without giving them the tools andresponsibility to actualize their potential, they are left to stagnate, kvutsot with a great deal to learn and nothing to drive them toward the ken or to keep them involved.  Often the Bogrim (Chanichim going into sophmore year) in the machanot are given the responsibility of being leaders in those machanot through dugma, but their opportunityto learn and grow from that responsibility is limited by the minimaloutlet we provide them to focus their abilities.  They therefore driftaway from the movement, becoming bored with the repetitive nature of aprogram which does not allow them to practice based on their educationuntil they are "old enough" to become leaders in the movement.   This occurrence is evident in the rapid decline in the size ofkvutsot post-Bogrim, despite the fact that this period is absolutelycritical to the education and growth of chanichim.  By waiting until

Madatz to begin leadership training, we create gap in which a chanichbecomes a movement member of Hadracha Nachshonim status without having the toolsto actualize that position.  

For this reason, let it be resolved that the Bogrim tochnit at machaneh and the following ken year include a Hadracha program, which will cover such subjects as:

Hadracha and Dugma - Chanichim will learn how to be examples for theyounger chanichim and learn to understand that they are trend setters.They will understand that strong leaders make strong movements and thatit is necessary for those who lead a movement must to constantly questionthe movement's ideology in order to define it.

Kenim - Chanichim will learn how kenim work here and abroad (includingHanoar Haoved).  They will realize that their active involvement in theken will help build and strengthen the movement.  They will learn howto run peulot and be able bodies in the ken, eventually assisting inthe implementation of the tochnit for younger chanichim.  This wouldempower the chanichim while at the same time allowing madrichim to workmore intensively with older chanichim.

Kvutsah Building and Aspects of Kvutsah - Chanichim will begin tounderstand the aspects of kvutsah, why strong kvutsah is important tothe movement, and the place of kvutsa in the movement's history. Thiswould help to build group cohesion and encourage participation in kenimand movement programs such as MBI, Veida, and Workshop.

Bogrim would also be expected to begin planning and running peulot andactivities for each other with the guidance of their madrichim.

The aims of this tochnit will be created at moetzet chinuch.  The aims must be clear enough to promote the creation of a unified national tochnit but flexible enough to allow practical implementation at each machaneh and eizor.  The tochnit will be planned as a collaboration between mercazei chinuch, rashei eizor, and rashei ken with guidance from the mazkirut artzit. a part of the new SCG. This proposal will serve as a resource to the kvutsa building va’ad to help inform the development of the chinuch process for the oldest age group.

   As a symbol to help prepare Bogrim to become members of the "hadracha"”Nachshonim” status, they will be presented with chultzot at the completion of thetochnit. Accordingly they must be taught the meaning of the chultzahand its importace as a tool for hadracha. This action will serve toempower Bogrim and increase their desire to grow into their role asmadrichim in the movement.. (Safi Gerchak)

Read by the Mazkirut

2nd – Gil Browdy

Point of order about amendments – all amendments are unfriendly because the presenters are not here.

Motion to Amend - Safi Gerchak[Remove final paragraph]

Motion to Aclaim amendmentObjection

Motion to Caucus- Chultsa as symbol of movement- Good thing to do at the end of MBI

Motion to Aclaim amendmentObjectionMotion to Vote

For Against Abstain81 2 5Amendment Passes

Motion to Caucus

Caucus Report:- Puts too much pressure on Bogrim- Better as a sugjestion to the spiral idea we just passed.- Implementation is fuzzy- Madatz running a ken can't 'teach' bogrin when the themselves are learning.

Motion to Amend - Jamie Beran & Alex Sharone[Edit language to take out specific tafkidim mentioned, and add it as a sugestion to SCG Va'ad]

Motion to Aclaim amendmentObjected

Motion to Vote on the amendment

For Against Abstain45 4 37Amendment Passes

Motion to Debate- Language is too stringent- Wording of this steps on the 'toes' of MBI and Madatz- Bogrim are sometimes treated as younger than they are.- The amendmets have already pushed this proposal into the spiral idea.- They are the leaders of the movement and should be treated as such.

Motion to VoteFor Against Abstain14 66 6Proposal Fails, with the note that it be recommended to the 'spiral' tzvatim

S/he shoots, s/he scores! Establishing Goals for the Ma’apilim KenYolena Adleman, Jamie Beran, Sofie Corporan, Daniel Fisher, Paul Gross

Whereas the Mazkirut Artzit organized a Ma’apilim Seminar in Montreal Quebec Montréal, Québec, Canada that ran from November 4th to 6th, 2005;

Whereas the reinvigoration of Ma’apilim activity has increasingly become a priority in the Movement;

Whereas the proposal Yes We Ken—wildly acclaimed in Veida XII—has yet to be hagshamized;

Whereas the Ma’apilim who participated in the Ma’apilim Seminar would like to formally acquaint and involve the Movement in the long and short term goals developed at the seminar;

Let it be resolved that Habonim Dror officially recognizes and adopts the following long term goals:

Regular chinuch for Ma’apilim by Ma’apilim; The Creation of a community that gathers frequently; Recruitment and absorption of up and coming Ma’apilim; Ma’aplim involvement in strengthening and developing kenei chanichim kenim; The reorganization of Roshei Eizor funded by the Central Office as opposed to

their separate Eizorim; Ma’apilim taking a renewed sense of ownership over the Movement outside of

machaneh; The creation of Batim in several cities in North America as a center of Ma’apilim

and kenei chanichim kenim;

Focused individual goals for every eizor; A well maintained and frequently updated Ma’apilim database Ma’apilim will work towards genuine social change in their eizor.

Furthermore, let it be resolved that Habonim Dror officially recognizes and adopts the following Short Term Action Goals (STAGs):

Rashei eizor/ ken ma’apilim will: Hold 1-2 monthly meetings of the ma’apilim ken with both chinuch and chevrati. Recruit for the HDNA listserve and create listserves for each eizor. Frequently contribute to listserve discussions and keep the Movement updated on

eizor happenings on the listserve. Recruit for Winter Seminar in each eizor Each eizor should hold a follow up peula detailing the proceedings of veida. In areas with Ma’apilim and no kids, or vice versa, evaluate the specific potential

for your ken and create realistic goals for your eizor’s situation Hold regular check-ins between Mazkirut Artzit and eizorim and between

eizorim. Specific volunteers from the conference will:

Compile list of universities from workshop 55 to help facilitate their integration into eizorim in North America

Create a Habo college guide so high school aged Chevrei Tnua can make informed college decisions

Investigate potential sources of funding, ideas for messimot, goals and peulot for Batim.

The Mazkirut Artzit will create and maintain a database of Ma’apilim with the input of previously

established of volunteers from each eizor Hold regular check-ins with each eizor on the progress of ma’apilim activity Reinvigorate the HDNA website to make it more interactive

Active Ma’apilim will: Attend regular ma’apilim peulot and actively contribute Investigate new possibilities for batim,

2nd - Moose

Questions of Clarification -

Motion to AclaimObjection

Motion to Amend - John Sulman[gramatical change]Friendly

Motion to Amend - Gil Browdy

[spelling change]Friendly

Quick Caucus

Caucus Reports- Jamie B. - in response to past viedot where similar proposals have been aclimated, the veida is asked to support the proposal only if ma'apilim are prepared to comit to these activities.- Some things that have already been started - Habo College guide, resource book on batim coming out soon,

Motion to Amend - Joe Harrow[add long term goal about working towards social change.]Friendly

Motion to AclaimNo ObjectionPorposal Passed!Ma’apilim Seminar is German for “Whale’s Vagina”Yelena Adelman, Jamie Beran, Sofia Corporan, Daniel Fisher, Paul Gross

Whereas North America is a large continent located on Planet Earth. the second largest continent on earth;

Whereas the dispersion of Ma’apilim after High School hinders communication and activity;

Whereas the reinvigoration of Ma’apilim activity has increasingly become a priority in the Movement;

Whereas Ma’apilim involvement is essential for the strengthening of Habonim Dror North America;

Whereas Winter Seminar is too late in the year to initiate momentum on any Ma’apilim activity;

Whereas the inaugural Ma’apilim seminar was very successful in generating ideas and sparked (“zeeqed”) action;

Let it be resolved that Mazkirut Artzit organize an annual Ma’apilim Seminar to be held during October or November, in one of the many hubs of Ma’apilim activity. Further be it resolved that the annual Ma’apilim seminar advance the following goals:

Reassess the last years short term action goals (STAGs); Create new STAGs;

Amend long term goals of this tochnit as appropriate for presentation at the next Veida.

2nd - Safi

Question of Clarification - exactly when…September/November.

Motion to AclaimObjection

Motion to Caucus- Concern about the amount of travel and cost.- Mazkirut extends the issue that there will be costs.

Motion to AclaimObjection

Point of Information - the seminar was designed as a representative body, and not for every Ma'apil, thus keeping costs down.

Motion to AclaimNo ObjectionsMotion passes with a note that the West Coast is very far away and that the Mazkirut Artzit and the Ma'apilim will help.

Captain Planet Strikes BackBy Andrea Varsany, Aaron Robinson and Sophia Bernstein

Whereas social justice is an aim of Habonim Dror North America,

Whereas collective actualization is preached throughout Habonim Dror North America,

Whereas machanot put time and emphasis on tikkun olam in the summers,

Therefore, let it be resolved that kenim recognize the importance of social justice by aiming to hold holding at least three ken events anualy actualizing the idea of social justice through tikkun olam.

2nd – Safi

Motion to AclaimObjection

Questions of Clarification – What if a ken can not fulfill this goal. Define a ken.. Should all kenim have to do this.

Motion to Amend – Sarah Walbot[add the word ‘aim’]Freidnly

Motion to Amend – Safi[remove ‘collective’]Friendly

Motion to Debate- Will this be implemented?- The amendment weakened the proposal- If people didn’t want to do this they wouldn’t be in the movment- Proposals of this nature have been passed at nearly every veida

Motion to VoteObjection

Motion to Amend – Xander FraumWithdrawn

Motion to Vote with Pro/Con speakers

Pro – Eli Wykell – Self fulfilling prophecy, this will only become a reality through our actions

Con – George Stevens – It is easy to pass this, especially if you are not a Rosh Ken. It is vauge and pointless and not relevant to my ken.

For Against Abstain47 25 13

Agricultural Revolutionby Eitan Mosenkis

Whereas every chanich/a at machaneh participates in a mandatory period of avoda six mornings per week,Whereas there are generally more chanichim/or than are needed to perform necessary tasks,Whereas this has the potential to provide yummy food for the people at machaneh and conserve machaneh monetary resources,Whereas the structure of HDNA machanot is modeled after traditional Kibbutzim which valued self-sustainability and a connection to the land.Whereas it is consistent with the aims of the machanot,

Therefore, let it be resolved that at all machanot where it is practical, growing food in an organic and environmentally-friendly manner be strongly encouraged as a significant portion of avodat chanichim/ot.

2nd – Xander

Motion to Amend – CressaFriendly

Motion to AclaimNo Objection

Motion Passes – It is noted that Tavor already did this last summer, expanding the existing Gan

MBI Tikkun Olam Tikun Olam Your Mom By Jenna Zeigen

Whereas there was no tikkun olam done on MBI Yud Dalet this past summer,

Whereas social justice is involved in the aims of Habonim Dror North America,

Therefore, let it be resolved that on every MBI from here on forward, when feasible, at least one full day’s time be devoted entirely to a tikkun olam project.

2nd – Miri Levy

Point of Information – MBI has done this already

Motion to Amend – Sam Kaplan[Taking off strict day time]Friendly

Point of Information – Naomi Azar – This is contingent on our partners in Israel

Motion to Amend – Naomi Azar[‘When feasable’]Friendly

Motion to Vote with Pro/Con speakers

Pro – Gil Browdy – Most every machane already does tikun olam, and it would be a shame to not do it in Israel too.

Con – Michal Waldfogel – Tikun Olam should not be a day but a way of life.

For Against Abstain73 4 4Proposal Passes

Kickin it New SchoolJamie Beran, Katie Beran, Gil Browdy, Sofia Corporan, Danny Fisher, Paul Gross, and Ben Profeta.

Whereas it is becoming increasingly apparent that many bogrei tnua will not make aliyaWhereas given the opportunity, these bogrim could make a great impact on American jewish society equitable with the impact of the tnuat bogrim in IsraelWhereas no such opportunity is recognized as a legitimate option in HDNAWhereas many chaverim feel a lack of serious intent and understanding of Judaism within our movement. Whereas Habonim Drors philosophy of education has the ability to reach, impact, and inspire a great many people. Whereas Habonim Dror strives to develop and strengthen jewish identities in diaspora youth.Whereas Hebrew Schools are a great vehicle towards developing this very identity.Whereas Habonim Dror runs seven summer camps in North America, and Hebrew schools are great places to reach and market to more diaspora youth. Whereas Habonim Dror attempts to operate kinim in every city and strives to be a year round movement and not just a loosely affiliated system of summer camps.

Therefore let it be proposed that HDNA will create a committee whose task is to explore the feasibility of a Habo “Hebrew School” created, developed, and maintained by Bogrei Tnua in North America.

This committee will be made up of the writers of this proposal plus anyone else who is down.

2nd – Tamar Freidman

Objection to the concideration of this proposal – Debbie Cohen – They don’t need the authority of the veida to do this.Withdrawn.

Questions of Clarification – what is the intent of creating a Hebrew school, this va’ad is about looking into the idea. There are a lot of ideas, and nothing concrete yet. The idea is that Bogrei tnua would do most of the work, and ma’apilim could also be involved.

Motion to Caucus

Caucus Reports- Important to emphasize that this proposal is not binding, so the difference

between passing and not is neglegable.- Is the idea realistic- Good that people are into this.- There are ma’apilim who already teach- Start by working within another educational institution- Reasearch is Good!- Is this a need in North America?

Motion to AclaimNo Objections

Motion Passes

Dinner Break

Resume – Jamie messinger and Aaron Kutnick motion to temporarily suspend the rules of the Veida to bring up a proposal.2nd – Issac Orderberg

Motion to Debate – Yona Mesielman2nd – Joe Harrow

Safi – Why not let in one more proposal? We’re ending early enough and Veida is awesome.Sets the precedent to submit late proposal – who do we favor if there are 5 late proposals. Coujld create a problematic precedence.

Motion to Acclain – Joe Harrow2nd –

ObjectionMotion to vote – Safi2nd – George Stevens

Vote to suspend the Rules

For Against Abstain67 6 6 Passes

MB after the Iby Jackie Silbermann and Gil Browdy

Whereas there is a lack of clarity among the members of the post-MBI kvutza regarding the purpose of winter seminar, as well as what is to be expected at such national seminars,

Whereas many members of the post-MBI kvutza are unfamiliar with many of the topics discussed at winter seminar, such as veida and Tnuat HaBogrim,

Whereas many members of the post-MBI kvutza become madrichim in their kenim directly following the MBI program,

Be it resolved that an annual seminar with a nationalized tochnit (Alex Sharone) be held for the post-MBI kvutza between the end of the MBI program and the first winter seminar thereafter. This seminar will be held by machaneh or by ken, whichever is more convenient for each machaneh’s kvutza, and it will be run by the shlichim and ma’apilim in each eizor.

Additionally, post MBI’ers who did not attend MBI but are still interested in being active in the movement should receive their chultzot at this seminar. (Max Gutherz)

Further be it resolved that this seminar will address, but will not be limited to, the following topics:

-Hadracha, Kenim, Tnuat HaBogrim, Workshop, Veida

Questions of Clarification -- Who will draw up this tochnit? The topics to be discussed are listed. This is what

should be discussed, Ma’apilim and Shlichim can create it how they see fit.- Can’t MBI madrichim do this at the end of MBI? MBI is jam packed – not very

convenient.Max Gutherz – Motion to Amend – Get their chultot at this seminar if they didn’t go on MBI. Friendly. Hug ensues.

Motin to CaucusReports:

- Increasing number of fall seminars. Ocncern that this might make an issue for Ma’apilim being able to attend all these seminars.

- Step in the right directions – many people do not know the purpose of W.S> and veida and come without understaning.

- Sentiment is good but W.S. could take care of many of these concerns. Much of the info would probably have to be repeated.

- We should have passed this a year ago- Concerned about attendance and financial feasibility- Maybe have it be more of an afternoon ken peulah or during fall seminar. - We just gave the rosh eizor a job descrioption and a stipend – so why not give

them something more to do?

- This does not have to be an overnight seminar. This can be a post-MBI ken peulah.

- Galil did a seminar post Madatz and up after the summer. Maybe include post MBI in such a seminar.

Motin to Amend – Joe HarrowUnfreiendly because the wording of the amendment is redundant.Withdrawn

Motion to Amend – Alex SharoneTake out Nationalized Tochnit - Friendly

Pro Con Speakers:

Pro (Gil) – This has become clear in recent seminars that this is necessary. Nachshonim made this clear to us this seminar that they were unprepeared. Unaware of certain themes – don’t understand those themes enough. Not clear on how Veida works. Prep should just get done beforehand,Con (Eitan Mosenkis) – Makes me worried that you would be educating far less people than if you did it on MBI. We had peulot in Bogrim explaining how it works and the effect.

For Against Abstain71 11 10Passes

A Practical Approach to the Impractical Jewish Question By Toni Hellmann and Dara Silbermann

Whereas Cultural Jews have for far too long allowed Jewish practices and texts to be hijacked by the orthodoxy, Whereas HDNA is unfocused in its Jewish education,Whereas every chanich deserves a cumulative movement education through which he or she can equally explore every pillar, Whereas a B'nei Mitzvah is an important Jewish life cycle about which HDNA fails to educateWhereas kibbutzim observe B'nei Mitzvot collectively as kvutsot and whereas HDNA machanot strive to create the traditional kibbutz environment, Whereas education about the movement outside of the individual machanot is too often ignored until chanichim are older, Whereas a positive Jewish identity is an impossibility without a Jewish education,

Let it be resolved that HDNA adopt and implement a nationalized B'nei Mitzvah tochnit

for post-Grade 6 chanichim to be run during the summer with a hopeful continuation in the kenim. The aims for this tochnit include, but are not limited to:

1. The creation of a kvutsah Jewish identity that chanichim can explore throughout their process of becoming B'nei Mitzvot and beyond.2. The actualization of collective social justice resulting in a greater sense of social justice. 3. The acceptance of responsibility both as Cultural Jews and as members of Habonim Dror.

To these ends, the B'nei Mitzvah tochnit should be implemented through the following methods:

1. Culturally Jewish education based on modernist interpretations of Jewish texts and practices. 2. The planning and execution of a collective B'nei Mitzvah service designed completely by the chanichim themselves so that they may decide what is meaningful to them as Jews. 3. Communication between the chanichim from all North American machanot to introduce the chanichim to the national movement and to improve the cohesion of the national movement. This could be acheived through letter writing/pen pal process. (joe Harrow)4. 3.The creation of collective B'nei Mitzvah project that chanichim can complete during the academic year either collectively in the kenim or, if this is not a possibility, as individuals in their respective communities.

This tochnit should be designed by a Va'ad committed to having the tochnit prepared for this coming summer. The Va'ad should include the writers of this proposal.2nd - Noam

questions of Clarification – we have no answers because the Workshoppers are not here and Mazkirut artzit did not talk to them beforehand.

Point of Information – Not everyone will be the same age at that time.What is the current approach of the movement to this issue?

Point of Information (Max Gutherz) – Noty being of age is not a hindrance. You can still go through this process.

Motion to Amend (Joe Harrow)Stretch the third point and make the 4th point the third. Reason – I don’t think that point is justified in my interpretation of the intent of this proposal and I think its redundant passed earlier in veida. – Unfriendly.

Straw Poll – Even necessary to debate this? Straw Poll shows no need to debate this.

Motin to vote – Safi Gerchak

Second – Miri

Vote on Joe’s Amendment to the proposal – It passes.

Motion to Caucus –2nd

- Great idea- matched our cultural Judaism proposal that we passed earlier.- This puts a lot of stress on Judaism it seems for the who;e summer. Seems it

would take time away from the “movement”. There may be some families opposed to this.

- If this is not passed it would be nice to have B’nai Mitzvah be addressed for these kids. Maybe the SCP can address this within its recommendations.

- Shlicah – As a Kibbutznick – I know you can do a Bat Mitzvah without it being a religious thing. A task that involves out kvutzah, palestinain Israeli relationship, tikkun olam, etc. This can be part of the Tochnit Chinuch.

- This could help kids feel meaning about their Bar-Mitzvah. For some kids, jewish identity comes from Habo.

Motion to debate – Aimee Mayer2nd – Safi

- Puts too much pressure on chanichim. A lot of chains are too stressed out already. This may or may not make it less stressful. The summer should be a break. Spend inordinate amount of time on this in the summer – idea is good but implementing it has negative affects. Kid might get conflicting messages from what they get at home. New kid to Habo might have a hard time adjusting to the idea of kvutzah.

- At Gaili parents are always expecting pre Bar/bat mitzvah age to practice during summer and end of summer they complain about not doing enough. This offers possibility of learning more, even outside of just the text.

- Bar Mitzvah has an affect on most of us – most of us do them. It would make b’nei mitzvoth much more meaningful .With regards to stress, I don’t think it that big of a deal for the kids to plan something for themselves throughout the summer and have maybe a project related to it throughout the summer.

- Feel that the argument about added stress does not have bearing – chains do all kinds of thing that involve stress – elarning, working, memorizing. Don’t think the program offered in this proposal would cause any greater degree of stress and it would be a very supportive environment to help them cope with the stress of a bar-mitzvah than it would otherwise.

- Strange that after we passed proposal redefining our Judaism to teach it more at amchaneh that we would worry we are teaching our ideal less in the summer if we pass this. This teaches them to explore their Judaism culturally.

- Surprised by the amount of support for this proposal – Safi. This is a weird proposal for HD. Maybe it’s cause I’m from gesher but pretty sure that only makes me pretty…it’secellent parenbts would be excited but I don’t care what the parents are excited about. I care about the movement. Don’t want machaneh to

become another Hebrew school. B’nei Mitzcvah is not part of everyone’s Judasim. A kvutzah project can be done under a theme other than B’nei mitzvah – something more HD.

- I think cahnichim would be so against this – being forced to have another Bar Mitzvah. Let’s have a Hebrew school first and then deal with this – not emulate the kibbutz Bar-Mitzvah at machaneh.

- This would be so great for kids to be able to draw a more meaningful connection to their Bar –Mitzvah. We teach about society and norms in society.

- This is not another Bar-Mitzvah…this is a bar-Mitzvah done right (Danny Fisher). I never meant a parent who did not like the concept of a bar-mitzvah. HD has recently – today – defined itself as Cultrually jewish movement, Why not embrace that and do as much as we can with this? In order to fufill our aims we have to think practically – so in theory the emphasis on Bar-Mitzvha is a good marketing tool. It will sell.

- Parents don’t want or expect a summer camp to give their kid a Bar-Mitzvah. They want water skiing – they send their kids to Hebrew school for that. We don’t have the time to do this right to make it meaningful to everyone. Redundant for some kids and confusing for others. To do a peulah with kids this age in Judaism is difficult – they are still becoming familiar with our aims. They are still a little young – kids might not go home and say I had fun. Parents then not pleased. We encourage kids not force kids. Bar Mitzvahs are often forced and that’s why they cause stress. We need to make these kids happy while opening them up to camp ideals (tamar levi)

- Carmel – When will we fit it in and matter of time – it’s the same issue/worry of spiralized tochnit chincuh.

Motion to close debate – Gil Browdy2nd – Debbie CohenVote to close debate: Passes.

Motion to have pro con Spekaers

Pro – It’s a collective action – the kvutzah does together.Con – Not fair to say that not pasing this is a stigma against cultural Judaism. Language of the proposal is vague. Much more of a starting point for something that could be turned nto something more clarified later. Amount of micromanaging is inappropriate for veida. There is a place for B’nei Mitzvot at machaneh but it has to be voluntary. That’s against our stance on religion at machaneh. They should choose to have religious expression – not have it cause their madrichim tell them to.Con- The wording of this is so weird and there are parts I don’t understand. I would like to know what they are thinking. Don’t think the proper way to deal with these questions is unfriendly amendment after unfriendly amendment. If we become one of the few if only non-observant religious camp to have a madatory culturally religious mandatory bar mitzvah tochint – could be bad for marketing. Also, when will tzevet have time at machaneh to plan this? There is never enough time to plan peulot at machaneh. These aren’t the most mature kids – I would not put this in their own hands. They are going through puberty and cannot have this project be put in their hands and be successful.

Vote:

For Against Abstain15 76 13

Does not pass.

Joe addresses the veida to announce that Eddie Littman, Tavor workshop 55 kvutzah, died. Moment of silence.

Adjourn before we hear the next proposal. The proposers ask the veida if it is inappropriate to continute.

Proposers withdraw the proposal. Will be posting it on the HDNA listserve, and depending on how that goes may pursue a referendum.

SOF VEIDA!!!

Ken I Get a What WhatBy Elliot Shriner-Cohn and Jake “Moose” Hill

Whereas there is a push to strengthen the ken across North America,Whereas ken events are perfect opportunities to educate chanichim,Whereas additional support of ken leaders is never a bad idea,

Therefore, let it be resolved that the Mazkirut Artzit provide the Rashei Eizorim with relevant information on recommended themes, similar to the information sent to machanot every summer, and

Let it be resolved that the Rashei Eizorim pass this information on to ken leaders.

As It Has Been Written, Let It Be ActualizedBy Elliot Shriner-Cohn and Jake “Moose” Hill

Whereas Article VI Section 1 of the HDNA Consitution states, “Supreme authority is vested in the membership and exercised at the Veida…”,

Whereas many resolutions are passed at each Veida, but not all are actualized,

Whereas the Rashei Eizorim are the heads of the Eizorim,

Whereas there is a push across North America to strengthen the ken,

Whereas it has been resolved at past Veidot that the Mazkirut Artzit must inform the Mazkiruyot Machanot and the Rashei Eizorim of the changes made at the previous Veidot,

Whereas it has been resolved that the tzevet machaneh be informed of the changes made during the previous Veida at Construction, and actualize the ideological changes through the chinuch aspect of that summer,

Therefore, let it be resolved that the tzevet ken be made aware of the changes made at the previous veida by the Rosh Eizor. The tzevet ken would then actualize those changes through ken events held throughout the year.