Is the program Shomer Kashrut?
Yes, Derech Hateva uses packaged dry goods under only the most well accepted ‘hechshers’, e.g., OU, Star-K, OK, Israeli Rabbinate (mostly Mehadrin), etc. The food is vegetarian and mostly parve, with some dairy. The madrichim (counselors) supervise the packing of the food, part of which the participants take in their packs and the remainder is sealed and delivered to destinations along the trail every 3-4 days. The cooking utensils are kosher have been toiveled (ritually immersed). Participants will each receive a bowl and a spoon. We will be happy to accommodate participants who keep “Cholov Yisroel.” • Is the program Shomer Shabbat? Yes, we stop hiking early Friday afternoon to begin Shabbat preparations. Participants will learn how to erect an eiruv, prepare special foods including “wilderness Challah” and make the necessary preparations for Shabbat. The Shabbatot we will spend (in nature) will be some of the most exciting days of the program and a fantastic learning opportunity. Sh
