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Jewish Camp Gift Guide: Day 2

2. For your camper who always masters the challenge course For the kids that loves a good challenge, nothing is ...

Inclusion: A double win for Jewish Camping

Inclusion at camp is not about Chesed, it is about Tzedek.  It is not about creating something for “others”; it ...

Jewish Camp Gift Guide: Day 1

When the weather is cold and damp, the camp season seems incredibly far away. That’s why Hanukkah is the perfect ...

8 Days of Hanukkah Challenge: Be the Light You Want to See in the World

In the camp world, we are more about actions than words. Our days are full of learning and exploring through ...

Bringing Jews Back Home, Making Room for Diversity

I recently had the pleasure of touring the NY School for the Deaf in White Plains, NY with Alexis Kashar, ...

Gratitude

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” -William Arthur ...

Planning Ahead for a Special Summer

It’s only November, but I am already hearing the buzz of kids at Kiddush lunch talking about their plans for ...

Sukkot and Home

Shana tova and chag sameach! The Jewish fall calendar is full of celebration and festivities and one of my favorites ...

Finding a Common Dialogue

In the Talmud, the following story is told: One day Moses descended from heaven and sat down in the eighth ...

Those Pesky Post-Summer Camp Blues

I have a confession to make: I am deep in the middle of post-summer camp blues. Campers and staff, and ...