By Rabbi Lisa Greene, Rabbi at North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe, IL and Moshavah Segel Not your burning question on awakening this morning? I understand. But, I would imagine that some might ask this, on learning that I returned from a 4-day long canoe...
By Jonah Brandhandler, Rosh Eidah of Tzofim What a great start to the session! The excitement of opening day was supposed to be dampened by the ominous grey skies and thunderstorm warnings, but instead it turned out to be a beautiful day in Oconomowoc. Chanichim...
By Vanessa Ehrlich, Educational Director at Lakeside Congregation in Highland Park, IL Every day in Kallah Gimmel may have a similar format but the surprises are what all the chanichim, madrichim and Segel anticipate with great relish. Our Boker Tov in the morning is...
By Max Antman, Rosh Eidah of Gesher. Max has been working closely with Naomi Gamoran, Rosh Eidah of Machon and the machonikim. We often say that the most important staff position at camp is that of the madrich (counselor). It is for this reason that we consider our...