Ma’ayanot students were excited to celebrate the end of a successful in-person semester with some Erev Shabbat ruach to mark the last day that the entire student body would be together in person before winter break. Students from the Holiday Enhancement Committee set up crock pots of steaming hot, delicious cholent to enjoy outdoors. Singer Tani Polansky brought the house down with his amazing energy and spirit, which was matched only by the unbelievable ruach of the Ma’ayanot students. The energy, unity and spirit of the entire Ma’ayanot family was on full display, and the program gave students the burst of excitement needed to finish out the semester strong. Dean of Students Bailey Braun addressed the students with words of inspiration and chizuk: “‘We Are One’ is not just a catchphrase at Ma’ayanot. It means that we’re here for each other, we care for each other, we check in on each other. We are a tight knit family and not even a pandemic will ever change that.”