Erev Ohel in Tzofim!

Erev Ohel in Tzofim!

by Raya Seidman, Tzofim Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) The first few days of Tzofim Bet have been jam packed with meeting new friends, awesome activities, and getting settled into our ohelim (tents) for the session. We experienced an amazing day at camp, we played sports,...
New Beginnings in Kallah Bet

New Beginnings in Kallah Bet

by Sara Splansky, Kallah Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) It’s only day 2, but we’re already having so much fun together in Kallah Bet! One of my favorite parts of the Kallah community is that thought we’re surrounded by excitement and fun every day, sometimes...
Opening Day Rewind!

Opening Day Rewind!

by Libby Fisher, Communications Manager Yesterday, we welcomed new chanichim (campers) to Kallah Bet, Tzofim Bet, and Gesher Bet, and what an amazing day it was! The sun was out, the chanichim and madrichim (counselors) were smiling, and you could feel the excitement...
Learning Ivrit (Hebrew) in Ivrit

Learning Ivrit (Hebrew) in Ivrit

by Jake Beckert, Chalutzim Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) As I sit here writing this blog post, I am amazed at how easy it is to communicate when there is an expectation of a shared language between myself and my audience. This expectation, which we understandably take for...
Tiferet Learns About Sephardic Judaism!

Tiferet Learns About Sephardic Judaism!

by Rabbi Andrea Cosnowsky and Jay Rapoport, Tiferet Segel (Faculty) Greetings from the land of the Golden Age of Sephardic Jewry.  We are touching the voices from the past such as Moses Maimonides, Moses ibn Ezra, Shmuel Ha-nagid, and Judah Halevi. We read HaLevi’s...
Shabbat Shalom from OSRUI!

Shabbat Shalom from OSRUI!

Parshat Balak: From beautiful tents to spilled slushies Dear Camper Parents, There is something truly special about prayer at camp. At camp, prayer takes on a new meaning. In this week’s Torah portion, Balak, we read the story of the prophet Balaam who is hired to...