Hillel Plebe Retreat to Kerhonkson

Recently, 16 Jewish community members departed for the Plebe retreat hosted at the Hudson Valley Resort in Kerhonkson, NY. Faculty from the Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering, staff from the Jefferson Hall Library, the Jewish Chaplain, and the CEO of the Jewish Chapel Fund provided oversight and enrichment opportunities for this Cadet led weekend which focused on introducing 4th Class Cadets to the diverse, supportive Jewish community in and around West Point. Cadets Andrei Rosu and Sammi Ponsell provided superb Cadet leadership along with three other Yearlings. The group also included Cadet Ariel Assayag do Lago, an exchange cadet from Brazil, as well as the Beitler and Goldman families. The desired outcome of fostering spiritual growth and camaraderie between all present was successfully achieved. They enjoyed meals, miniature golf, swimming, ultimate Frisbee, working out, long walks and relaxing. There was even a special concert by the band Shlock Rock dedicated to the Cadets. The weekend was made possible by an AOG Fund dedicated to Jewish Cadet activities.