The familiar Jewish song claims that Gesher Tzar Miod…that the world is a narrow bridge. The eidah-unit Gesher at Camp is building a wide and sturdy bridge to the future. Our program is imbued with opportunities to learn about Judaism and leadership and...
by Rabbi Ilana Baden, senior associate rabbi at Temple Chai in Long Grove, IL, and Chalutzim segel Chalutzim’s Very Disney Evening Service The pride of Chalutzim is its immersive Hebrew experience. For seven weeks, campers speak Rak Ivrit (only Hebrew)—not only...
By Hila Zrihen, Rosh Eidah of Chalutzim So what is the FESTIKAITZ you are probably asking yourself? I’ll tell you! Festikaitz is the big program that Chalutzim leads for the rest of camp to teach about everyone Israel, about its geography, history, and culture....