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Deep in the forest, a group of boys collected firewood, built a rocket stove from bricks, and were handed one single match. No second chances. No do-overs. This is the moment OLT builds boys for. We build fires. We hike trails. We challenge boys to do hard things outdoors. But what happens inside a boy — that's the part that's hard to put into words. This week, a parent put it into words for us.

We received a message from a parent this week. His son has been attending Outdoor Leadership Training and the change he's describing is exactly why we built this program. More relaxed. Doing better in school. A different kid. In the best possible way. We build fires. We hike trails. We challenge boys to do hard things outdoors. But what happens inside a boy — that's the part that's hard to put into words. This week, a parent put it into words for us.

One horse today. A farm, a vision, and a future being built.

No matches. No shortcuts. Just persistence. I'm BD Greenman, your Cowboy Rabbi from Israel. And I want to talk to you about game cameras. Nobody tells you about the twig.

BD Greenman, the Cowboy Rabbi from Israel, breaks down the trail cameras he uses to capture incredible wildlife footage — and why every parent should have one. No wifi. No tech headaches. Just batteries, a memory card, and the wild waiting to surprise you. I'm BD Greenman, your Cowboy Rabbi from Israel. And I want to talk to you about game cameras. Nobody tells you about the twig.

Nature doesn’t soften its lessons. In the wild, every moment carries clarity, purpose, and consequence — and those same truths can shape how young people learn to move through the world with confidence and self-reliance. Nobody tells you about the twig.

Trail cam life isn't always hyenas and highlight reels. Sometimes it's 7,057 identical pictures of a leaf blowing in the wind. But every now and then — it's magic. Nobody tells you about the twig.

Our trail cam picked up something we didn't expect — a hyena discovering a dead horse and doing exactly what nature designed it to do. No drama. No hesitation. Just pure instinct.

When Rabbi Eli Stefansky posed a question to 70 men in his Daf Yomi shiur, no one had the answer. No one, that is, except an 11-year-old boy from Ramat Beit Shemesh. This is Chaim Pinchas Ellis — and this is what Outdoor Leadership Training makes possible.

Our trail cam picked up something we didn't expect — a hyena discovering a dead horse and doing exactly what nature designed it to do. No drama. No hesitation. Just pure instinct.

One minute it’s there. The next—it’s gone. No feathers, no sound, just a question hanging in the air: what happened? Out here, the answer is simple. The hyena happened.

BD offers private, hands-on outdoor experiences designed to fully engage kids and teens in a safe, exciting environment. From fire-making and animal interaction to practical survival skills and outdoor activities, each event is tailored for groups and keeps participants active, focused, and entertained for hours. Perfect for families or groups looking for something unique, meaningful, and unforgettable.

A simple buried cache turns into a powerful lesson in planning, patience, and adventure.

The real impact of outdoor education is seen when children take what they’ve learned and use it confidently on their own.

What started years ago in a chug has come full circle—now a father watches his sons build the fire that feeds their family in the forests of Beit Shemesh.

Our trail camera captures a hyena moving through the forest behind Ramat Beit Shemesh—seen both in daylight and at night.

A quiet backyard turned into a hidden wildlife highway—caught in seconds.

The taut-line hitch is an adjustable knot that grips the rope under tension but can be slid to tighten or loosen when needed. It’s incredibly versatile—perfect for securing a clothesline, pitching a tarp, or adjusting tent lines.

Sometimes Hashem’s messages don’t come with thunder — just a quiet, perfectly timed moment that makes you stop and smile. Boarding a flight after a long trip, I was unexpectedly recognized by someone from decades ago — my childhood babysitter. Out of all places, at that exact moment, it felt like more than coincidence. Just a small reminder from Hashem: “I see you. I remember you."

With just a short piece of rope and a few quick moves, you can perform a simple rope trick that magically creates two knots—one above your hand and one below. It’s a fun skill to practice and a great way to build rope confidence.