Moshavat HaTeva: An Intentional Nature Community

Moshavat HaTeva: An Intentional Nature Community

By Scott Goode and Rabbi Anne Persin, Our Moshavah Segel (Faculty) At first glance you’d think the whole focus of the eidah (unit) is about exposing and integrating the chanichim (campers) into a fully immersive nature experience. While this is one of the methods and...
Fostering Independence in Mosh Aleph

Fostering Independence in Mosh Aleph

By Rabbi Ari Margolis and Dr. Kathy Schwartz, RJE, Moshavah Segel (Faculty) We send kids to summer camp to have fun, make Jewish friends, embark on new experiences and to develop a sense of independence. In Moshavah, our chanichim (campers) choose to go on overnight...
Teva is For-eva!

Teva is For-eva!

By Rabbi Taron Tachman, Mosh Segel (Faculty), Rabbi Ari Naveh and Rokki Parrinello, Gesher Segel What in part makes summer camp so special is that urban and suburban kids get to experience and appreciate the great outdoors.  The last two weeks at Olin Sang Ruby Union...
Moshavah Expands its Horizons

Moshavah Expands its Horizons

By Max Gendler, Moshavah Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) Moshavah Aleph 2019 has been off to a great start! Whether rain or shine, chanichim (campers) and their madrichim (counselors) are all in good spirits and filled with lots of energy for the summer. The first couple weeks...
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...
Adventures on Tiyulim

Adventures on Tiyulim

By Lizzy Scheinkopf, Rosh Eidah of Moshavah We cannot believe that Mosh Bet 2015 is already coming to an end! We had an amazing time on our tiyulim (trips) this past week and below, several chanichim (campers) reflect on the experiences they had on their final tiyul....