Israeli Scouts 2009 Caravan Gefen (Top row left to right: Stav Krayem, Idan Orlitzki, Gal Keret, Yaara Malachy and Chen Kaso. Bottom row left to right: Guy Reisler, Avi Balata, Netanel Yona, Tom Sabban and Matan Kadim.

For the past 36 years, Hamlet Country Club resident Shelly Weil has helped bring the Israeli Scouts Friendship Caravan to the U.S. This year, the Israeli Scouts 2009 Caravan Gefen stayed in Delray Beach from June 7 to 14, promoting peace, friendship and brotherhood, through performances in Delray Beach and all over Palm Beach County from Palm Beach Gardens to Boca Raton.
The Israeli Scouts 2009 Caravan Gefen brought fish bowls to Temple Sinai in Delray Beach, performed at Old School Square and Delray Beach Sunrise Kiwanis, served meals and distributed food to the needy and performed at the Caring Kitchen and Greater Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. They also presented shows for the communities of Del Aire Country Club, Lakes of Delray, King’s Point and Rainberry Bay.
“They are one of four caravans traveling throughout the U.S.A. The four caravans will perform in 48 states bringing a message of peace to all before returning to Israel. These students are the top scholastic ambassadors,” Weil said.
On Saturday June 13, the scouts will visit the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W.Atlantic Ave. for a 2 p.m. show. Call the library at 561-266-0194 for more information. They will also perform at Rainberry Bay in Delray Beach at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday June 14 for a 10 a.m. show at Greater Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Delray Beach.
The Israeli Scouts 2009 Caravan Gefen visiting Delray Beach consists of five young women, five young men with ages that range from 16-17. A female and male leader age 23 and 24, and Weil lead the caravan. They were selected from 3,000 applicants for being high scholars in academics and superb song and dance performance.