by rneil | Jul 12, 2021 | Blog, Camp Harlam, Shabbat Readings
By Ariella Kushner Last Saturday, our Sharon campers chose as a bunk one midah (Jewish value) that they wanted to work on accomplishing over this past week. Our bunks chose seeking meaning, pushing through a challenge, and pursuing confidence and independence. Many...
by rneil | Jul 12, 2021 | Blog, Camp Harlam, Shabbat Readings
By Felicia P. Gesher’s Final Song (to the tune of “Home” by, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros) Our Home On the hill and in the woods Not dwelling on the would’s and could’s Like the way that I do at school Well, holy moly, I might...
by rneil | Jul 11, 2021 | Blog, Camp Harlam, Shabbat Readings
This week, the unit of Galil led Saturday morning Shabbat services. Below are a few writings that Galil campers wrote on the service’s theme, promises. By Mimi I’ve always been someone who really, really values promises. I’ve also always been a little bit scared of...
by rneil | Jul 11, 2021 | Blog, Camp Harlam, Shabbat Readings
By Cori Miller I don’t like calling people by their nicknames or their last names. I’m not sure why, but it’s just a bit hard for me. Sometimes I do it anyway, but the words don’t usually roll easily off my tongue. Last week, we heard from the brilliant Sam. Most...
by rneil | Jul 11, 2021 | Blog, Camp Harlam, Shabbat Readings
By Sophie Kaplan When I was the age of the Galil campers, I distinctly remember making the promise to myself that I was going to be a good friend, and it was and is really important to me to always be there for my friends. That summer, I went on the Galil hike, as...
