From Generation to Generation: Learning Life Lessons at Camp

From Generation to Generation: Learning Life Lessons at Camp

by Dr. Kathy Schwartz and Rabbi Ari Margolis, Tzofim Segel (Faculty) Dreaming of possibilities, testing hypotheses, picking ourselves up through adversity, pushing ourselves to grow, making connections, learning Torah, having fun.   These are experiences we want our...
Tiferet: A Jewish Community of Artists

Tiferet: A Jewish Community of Artists

by Leah Sherin, Tiferet Rosh Eidah During our first week of Tiferet Aleph, chanichim (campers) participated in our many usual camp activities: sports, chugim (electives), swimming at the pool and going on boats in the lake, and learning Hebrew. In addition, they were...
A Full Week in Kibbutz HaTzofim!

A Full Week in Kibbutz HaTzofim!

by Raya Seidman, Tzofim Rosh Eidah This past week in Tzofim, we have emphasized the Jewish values of welcoming our neighbor and building our community. We created cheers and handshakes throughout our whole eidah (unit) to welcome others around camp, as well as for...
Shabbat Shalom from OSRUI!

Shabbat Shalom from OSRUI!

Shabbat Chukat 2018 Dear Families, The core of camp is community. It’s been a great first week and our camp community has already started to grow together. There are many moments that stand out: from playing on the basketball court, to singing at song session, to a...
Before the Tiyul: Life Pre-Trip in Moshavah

Before the Tiyul: Life Pre-Trip in Moshavah

by Lily Booker, Moshavah Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) Mosh hasn’t left for our first tiyul (trip) yet, but we are having the best time at camp! Despite some rain, we’ve been having a great time learning how to strengthen our community in Limudim (daily Jewish...