by Alyssa Coffey, Chalutzim 2014 Although we never take off our watches, everyone seems to know that camp time runs at a different pace. Shabbat feels both longer and fuller that it does at home – and camp is the only place where I am truly able to take advantage of...
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...
