By Lori Sagarin, RJE, Director of Congregational Learning at Temple Beth Israel in Skokie, IL, and Faculty in the Mercaz Ivrit For the first time this year my husband and I were at camp for Chalutzim Visitor’s Day. Having worked as faculty in Chalutzim, I knew the...
Shabbat Devarim 2013 It’s been a busy week here at Union Institute in Oconomowoc. In addition to the usual horseback riding, waterskiing, sports of all kinds, arts, drama, music and the rest, we celebrated two special events. Last Saturday night we enjoyed the Star...
By Micah Brandhandler, Chalutzim Rosh Eidah We have a very exciting couple of days ahead of us in Chalutzim. The first thing is that Festikayitz is happening tonight! Chalutzim has been hard at work preparing for this special all camp talent show that is entirely...
By Elana Gordon, Moshavah Rosh Eidah Life in Moshavah continues to be delightful and chock-full of exciting happenings. We just returned from our third and final tiyul. Per typical, our explorations at Devil’s Lake State Park, the Black River, the Glacial...
By Deborah Goldberg, Tzofim Rosh Eidah The past week in Tzofim has been amazing! We’ve had several busy days together and have been taking advantage of all camp has to offer. On Thursday, all of camp joined together for the Maccabiah games. Chanichim were split into...