by akress | Feb 11, 2019 | Blog
By Lisa David, Camp Director If you have spent any time at Harlam, you’ve likely engaged in the age-old debate about the “best spot in camp”. Some are partial to the view from the Rosa B. Eisendrath Chapel on the Hill, where you can look down on a breathtaking...
by akress | Dec 13, 2018 | Blog
By Abby Adelman On October 27, 2018, 11 people were killed in an act of hatred in a synagogue in Pittsburgh, my home. Growing up as an active member of the Pittsburgh Jewish community and a camper at URJ Camp Harlam since 2011, I was taught to be proud rather than...
by akress | Dec 13, 2018 | Blog
By Maddy Gold As 2018 ends, I find myself reflecting on many summers at URJ Camp Harlam and counting the days until the summer of 2019. I invite you to reflect on your personal connection to Harlam, and at the same time I want to let you know how much your investment...
by akress | Nov 29, 2018 | Blog, Camp Harlam
Please note that this blog is about the shooting at the Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue and discusses topics that may be upsetting to some. By Becky W. The horrific shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh on October 28th was a tragedy, especially for...
by akress | Sep 26, 2018 | Blog
By Glen Feinberg Avodah was the name of our unit at URJ Camp Harlam in the summer of love, 1969. Some of us, myself included, had been looking forward to this summer for several years, as it marked a seminal transition from camper to something better, different. No...
