By Becky Dolinko, Gesher Rosh Eidah It has been a great first week in the first ever Gesher Aleph! On Monday, the madrichim (counselors) welcomed the chanichim (campers) with open arms and tons of enthusiasm to begin the session. That evening, with the theme of Gesher...
by Rabbi Shoshanah Conover, Gesher Segel (Faculty) “Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better? Because I knew you, I’ve been changed for good.” These lyrics floated through the full bitan (amphitheater) where all the chanachim (campers)...
by Barbara Weinstein, Religious Action Center Staff I grew up at Jewish summer camp, went to Jewish day school, and have been a Jewish community professional for a decade. And despite my lifetime immersion in Jewish life, I have spent the last three days since I...
by Annie Azriel, Gesher Rosh Eidah (Unit Head) What a week it’s been for Gesher! We started off the week with a pool party during which we had dinner at the pool and were able to relax and cool down after a long hot day. We also switched our Chugim (elective...
by Rabbi Lisa Bellows, Gesher Segel (Faculty) Early one night last week while walking to the dining hall I overheard the following conversation between a camper and her counselor. The camper was clearly upset. And I heard the counselor say, “Let me tell you. You are a...
