Second year of activity of this living bridge music project which includes participating in the global a choir network 26 Jewish Youth (14 18 years of age) choirs in USA and Israel. The program consists of yearly work as the Ofakim/Merchavim chapter of the HaZamir Teen Choir network, participation in Israel based music programs with other Israeli HaZamir chapters, a visit in the Greater Metro West community and establishing connections with the North Jersey HaZamir chapter including performances in the community, hosting and participation in the Annual HaZamir Festival. The Festival is a weekend event; the highlight of the year for many HaZamir singers. HaZamir singers representing all HaZamir chapters, along with their conductors, coordinators and parent chaperones attend this weekend of intensive practice, bonding, a shared wonderful Shabbat, all in preparation for the gala concert.