Shnat Hachshara is a year of personal growth and exploration in which participants learn all sorts of life skills, things about themselves, and how to negotiate life with greater independence.
Shnat is also about participating in a collective and about being part of a movement forum.
That means that the process of independence, personal growth and discovery is connected to, and supported by, the other members of the group and the madrichim (guides) of the Kvutza.
First and foremost, Shnat is a program which aims to give its participants the ability to consciously make the choice about whether and how they want to continue in Hashomer Hatzair.
Alongside giving participants tools to be able to do well in the world in general – fostering critical thought, learning about Israel, politics, and Judaism, functioning in groups as well as taking care of oneself independently, Shnat provides the tools and forum for exploring the next steps and potential paths for continuing to build one’s life consciously and within the framework of Hashomer Hatzair whether in Israel or abroad.
As the first next step, Shnat aims to provide participants with skills and tools to lead their Kenim upon their return from Israel.