When Jewish Children Sing

When Jewish Children Sing

By Rabbi Brian I. Michelson It was one of those days!  It was hot and humid and I was asking myself why I was here.  I have been coming up to Camp Harlam for twelve years to serve as one of the faculty members for the first two weeks of camp.  I love working with the...
Carmel/Chavurah Day: A Camp Harlam Tradition

Carmel/Chavurah Day: A Camp Harlam Tradition

By Josh Anoff Carmel/Chavurah day is easily one of the most exciting days of the summer for all involved. The campers get paired with a buddy and then spend the rest of that day together. As the summer goes on, the buddy pairs spend time with each other, whether it be...
Weekly Round Up- Week 1 First Session

Weekly Round Up- Week 1 First Session

Check out what each unit was up to this week! Carmel: Carmel had an amazing Opening Day. We played get-to-know you games as well as board games. We are beating the heat by playing in the sprinklers. Last night we enjoyed a recipe night and decorating cookies. We...
Camp Harlam, Welcomes Home a New Torah

Camp Harlam, Welcomes Home a New Torah

By Stacy Rigler This past Shabbat we read from the Torah, “Mah Tovu Ohalecha Yaakov”  How goodly are your tents O Jacob. These words are part of our morning prayers each day, reflecting on how good it is to enter a sanctuary. I have spent time at Camp Harlam most...