February 2017

Finding Equilibrium Through the Practice of Kindness

Many of us are feeling buffeted by politics, angry dynamics in public discourse, and fears of what may lie ahead. ...

How Our Inclusion Program Changed the Entire Camp Community for the Better

February is Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month. Join us as we share stories that highlight the impact of inclusion ...

What It Was Like To Grow Up Multiracial and Orthodox in a Hasidic Enclave

They were older than me, by at least five years, and I was afraid. Though my Satmar Hasidic neighbors were ...

Summer Lovin’- Valentine’s Edition- Avi and Justin

Avi Smolen and Justin Rosen SmolenWhen/how/where at camp did you meet? We met as staff at Ramah Day Camp in ...

Summer Lovin’-Valentine’s Edition- Elyse and Steve

Elyse and Steve MillerWhen/how/where at camp did you meet? Elyse and Steve were both counselors at the Mid Island Y ...

Summer Lovin’- Valentine’s Edition- Drew & Yoav

Drew Fidler and Yoav SteinWhen/how/where at camp did you meet? We first saw each other in the dining hall at ...

A Queer Jewish Love Story

For Valentine's Day, we're sharing the story of Beck and Shana, who've been together for five years.

Summer Lovin-Valentine’s Day Edition- Adam & Shira

Adam Goldstein and Shira ZemelWhen/how/where at camp did you meet? When we were in the unit of K’Far Noar at URJ ...

Summer Lovin’- Valentine’s Day Edition- Caryn and Zach

Caryn and Zach AlpertWhen/how/where at camp did you meet? Caryn and I originally met at CYJ MidWest in 1997. We ...