There are multiple factors that led me to applying to Yad Byad. Firstly, when I was in eight grade my class had a Yachad shabbaton. That was the first time I had an encounter with Yachad and it was amazing. The entire shabbos my friends and I were making new friends with girls who at first glance seemed so different, but after the weekend I realized they were just like me. I realized that even if they look different they are just as fun and sweet to hang out with. Additionally, starting in seventh grade I began Friendships Circle's Friends at Home program. My friend and I have been going to the same girls house for four years now and for that hour a week I get to experience a whole different kind of friendship. I realized that it takes so little
