What a game! In honor of Jerusalem Day, which starts
tonight, the Mayanot Men’s Program headed to Kraft Stadium to enjoy some well
deserved down time outside of the Beit Midrash. Students, a.k.a. the “Colored
Shirts”, took on the rabbis out in the field in an intense student vs. faculty soccer
match. Despite the hot and sunny weather (30 degrees!), everyone managed to
stay hydrated and keep their energy up.
Teachers and students alike showed some great enthusiasm and
camaraderie on the field. The MVPs on the students’ team were Solomon Braun and
Aron Bulko, who showed real athleticism and were great team players as well.
Rabbi Kaplan, who showed up in his trusty blue hat, was a great sport, and even
surprised us with his skills when he head butted the ball. Rabbi Gestetner
strengthened the teachers’ team by playing some quality “footie” as well, mate.
Mrs. Moss (Rabbi Moss’s wife) and her kids joined in on the
fun and cheered from the bleachers. Some students’ wives, including Mrs. Aron Bulko
and Mrs. Wayne Shmidt, showed up to support their men as well.
Towards the end of the game, Meir Komar, along with his
team, fired up the barbeque and started cooking up hot dogs, hamburgers and
chicken on the grill. Of course, Michael was also there, handing out water
bottles to the sweaty and exhausted players.
So what was the score? Who won? I say, who cares? Great fun
was had by all. Our day at Kraft Stadium was a refreshing way to enjoy good
friends, good food and good fun in the Jerusalem sun.