MOOOOVIN and GROOOVIN With Tzofim Bet

MOOOOVIN and GROOOVIN With Tzofim Bet

by Emily Rothstein, Tzofim Rosh Eidah Hey There! In case you haven’t heard yet, Tzofim Bet is AMAZING! Last week we said farewell to our chanichim (campers) in Tzofim Aleph and welcomed in 66 new chanichim  to the ‘Butz for Tzofim Bet. On opening day, it was so great...
What We Learned About Ourselves Through the Love of a Turkey

What We Learned About Ourselves Through the Love of a Turkey

by Kallah Bet faculty members Mandy Herlich, Director of Lifelong Learning at Temple Beth-El in Northbrook, IL, and Rabbi Alan Cook of Sinai Temple in Champaign, IL. A wonderful benefit of camp is the opportunity to experience the beauty of nature that surrounds us on...
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...