K’far Noar Divrei T’Filah
June 28th, 2025
Opening Reading
Alexa E, Samara W, Bryce A, Jonah K, Chase W
Alexa: To seek meaning at camp can be different for every person.
Samara: In K’far we can seek meaning and be in a village all together.
Alexa: I seek meaning in being with my friends.
Samara: I seek meaning in hot showers.
Bryce: I seek meaning in playing basketball during rest hour.
Chase: I seek meaning in having an athletic period.
Jonah: Seeking meaning at camp can be as small as wondering why it’s so hot at night, or why you have to sit through services.
Bryce: It can also be seeking meaning in the bigger things, like enjoying Maccabia or having a fun time at Rak Dan.
Chase: Moving into senior camp, we have learned to seek meaning in every second and cherish it because we know we don’t have much time left as campers.
Jonah: As the theme of this Shabbat is seeking meaning, or Bina, we encourage you to seek meaning in everything, because you’ll miss it when it’s gone.
ALL: Thank you and Shabbat Shalom.
Reading Before Barchu
Madden U, Eli G, Ari G, Carter S, Micah S
Carter: The Bar’chu represents standing for something, coming together, and being present.
Madden: Being present means to be somewhere, but it has a deeper meaning.
Eli: Being present really means to be in the moment and experience life in the fullest.
Ari: Fully experiencing the moment is especially important here at Camp Harlam.
Micah: Here at Camp, we need to experience the moment because if we don’t, our time here will go really fast, and we won’t have absorbed the fun parts of camp.
Ari: Bro, rise.
Carter: Who?
Ari: You… for the Bar’chu.
ALL: Please rise, as you are able, for the Bar’chu.
Reading Before Shema
Addy M, Alaina G, Mia N-S, Emma M
ALL: Good morning, Camp Harlam!
Alaina: This week, our middah is Bina, Seeking Meaning.
Addy: The next prayer is the Shema, which is about connecting as a community here at camp.
Emuna: At this special place, we are all united with love for each other and the memories we have together.
Mia: Now, being in K’far, we have experienced a lot of what camp has to offer.
Alaina: Our first full day here, we all got rained on walking back to the village. This is not our first time doing that.
Addy: For our first year campers, always know that there is room for new memories.
Mia: From being the Kineret buddy to having one, these experiences help you grow and learn as a person in our Jewish community.
Emuna: Now, it is time to come together as a camp and….
ALL: Rise for the Shema.
Reading Before Mi Chamocha
Mollie C, Alice H, Victoria S, Abby E, Sam B
Victoria: Shabbat Shalom. This year was a big change moving from Jr Camp to Sr. Camp.
Mollie: In K’far Noar we have a lot more freedom, but with more freedom comes more responsibility.
Abby: For example, we get Kineret buddies and not only have to be good role models for them but for everyone younger than us.
Alice: Because we’re older, we have to take accountability for our actions and not just rely on our counselors.
Sam: The Mi Chamocha is about Freedom and Awe, symbolizing when the Israelites left Egypt and saw the sea parting.
Victoria: When we first came to K’far we weren’t sure what to expect.
Molly: We asked ourselves, “what side will I be on?”
Abby: “Who will my bunk mate be?”
Alice: As we prepare for this prayer, seek meaning in the freedom you have and enjoy all of your moments during your journey at camp.
Sam: Please join us in singing the Mi Chamocha.
Reading Before Amidah
Sophie P, Jules D, Emily W, Anny M, Alyssa S
Emily: Coming to camp gives us the opportunity to slow down from our crazy lives, deepen connection with our friends, and checking in with our selves and others around us.
Jules: Shabbat at camp gives us the time to listen and connect to the prayers and songs. Being able to pray as a camp community feels more meaning and safe than praying by yourself.
Sophie: For me, going to camp gives me the opportunity to be my whole self. When I get to hang out with my bunk mates I get to be myself while seeing the best versions of all my bunkmates. This makes me feel like a strong individual, which is one of the things the Amida is all about.
Anny: The Amida talks about those who came before us. If it wasn’t for my mom who came as a camper, I wouldn’t be a camper here today. From generation to generation— L’dor VaDor.
Alyssa: The rest of us are all starting our camp legacies and will continue as we finish the next few years as campers. Our hope is that our families will continue to come to camp for many years and continue to carry on the legacy we created.
ALL: Please rise, as you are able, for the Amidah.
“Meaning of Shabbat” – Reading Before Yismechu
Gabby R, Marissa B, Eva B, Soleil W, Mila D,
All: Dear Future Marissa, Mila, Soliel, Eva, and Gabby
G: Did you live in the moment?
S: During Shabbat we tend to look forward to the week that is coming, but sometimes we forget to cherish all the moments that happened in the past week.
E: Did you take time to rest?
MB: During rest hour and brown time, we take these periods to build new connections with people and also take moments to rest and reflect.
MD: What makes Shabbat special for you?
G: Shabbat is special to us because of traditions during song session. We come together as a camp and share priceless memories.
All: From your past selves
All: We celebrate the joy and gift of Shabbat by joining together in Yismechu
Havdalah
Jane W, Maya I, Emma O, Ani Z, Naomi B
Jane: Monday, we check camp Insta and are excited to go through the gate.
Maya: Tuesday, we’re so hyped we can’t wait.
Emma: Wednesday, we say our goodbyes and await our summer surprise.
Naomi: Thursday, the first full day of the year.
Ani: Friday, it’s Shabbat, and at song session we cheer.
Jane: As Shabbat comes to a close, we look back and reflect on the meaningful parts of the week.
Maya: Whether that’s anticipation for the first day, or screaming at song session, we appreciate the good and bad times of the week and seek meaning in them in order to move forward.
Emma: This summer, don’t let it be a bummer.
Naomi: Seek meaning in everything that’s done.
Ani: So that you have some much fun.
ALL: Shavua Tov.
BLOG – K’far Noar
June 27, 2025
Bram, Eli, Gabe, Noah, Zeke. (3 Poems)
Haiku:
When we seek meaning
camp becomes a better place.
Bina’s beautiful.
Acrostic:
Binder of communities.
I search for meaning in everything I do.
Noticing natural beauties.
Answer life’s big questions.
How can YOU find meaning?
Sonnet:
There is meaning in everything we do
With questions you can find the truth
With a purpose you become new
When learning about yourself there is no roof
Camp helps us learn about our selves
Together on the Hill
Meaning is richer than any wealth
Camp is always a thrill
When we look for bina
We search at the lake, pool, and bima