by rneil | Jul 5, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam, Shabbat Readings
On the 4th of July, we gathered for services for the first time this summer in the newly renovated Chapel on the Hill. The Jewish Life staff as well as a camper from each unit shared their thoughts about independence and freedom and what it means to us a camp...
by rneil | Jul 5, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam, Shabbat Readings
By Alyssa Kress Like any good Jew, kvetching comes naturally to me. I whine when a meal at camp isn’t what I’m in the mood for. I bemoan a rainy day, knowing that Mother Nature doesn’t really care for my complaining. I get frustrated when the campers I supervise make...
by rneil | Jul 4, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam
By Mia R. and Felicia P. On opening day, our first thought was, “what is our bunk like?” But when we stepped foot in it, the first things we saw were the hundreds of signatures all around. The names, inside jokes, letters and mementos all helped us remember past...
by rneil | Jul 4, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam
By Becky W. Throughout camp there is an essence of leadership. As one develops, the leadership opportunities widen. As Chavurah campers we are given a sense of obligation to be leaders. In that the chances of doing so are limitless. We will soon get to be role...
by rneil | Jul 4, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam
By Maddy Gold While I don’t remember who my bunk mate was during my Sharon summer in 2010 or what Chugim rotation I did in Chavurah, I can still remember each lyric to each unit cheer I sang at the top of my lungs on Friday nights. Unit cheers are unique song...
