On Your Mark, Get Set, Go…

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go…

Meshuganah: Definition: crazy, craziness Example: That race had leap frog, egg carrying, basketball, three legged races, lacrosse, table setting, water drinking, running, jumping, human pyramids, singing, boxing, archery, frisbees, balloons, climbing towers, and so...
Behind the Green Gate Lies Something Special

Behind the Green Gate Lies Something Special

by Rabbi Jill Crimmings, the Rabbi Educator of Congregation Bet Shalom in Minnetonka, MN, and Gesher faculty. One of the best parts about coming to camp each summer is escaping the noise of the outside world and immersing fully in the day to day beauty, joy, and drama...
What Exactly is a Thirteen Year Old Capable Of?

What Exactly is a Thirteen Year Old Capable Of?

by Scott Goode, Asst. Director of Education & Youth Engagement at Temple Chai in Long Grove, IL, and Mosh Aleph faculty This past week, I have had the privilege of serving on faculty for Moshavat HaTeva (Mosh for short) – a unit at OSRUI. The unit is comprised of...