Chavurah Divrei T’Filah 7.18.2026
Pre-Yism’chu: Liv, Emma, Charlotte, Addy, Sam Sam: As Chavurah campers, we know that our time at camp is coming to an end. Emma: Which means that we have to cherish every moment, especially Shabbat. Liv: Shabbat means coming together as a community to reflect on our...
Carmel Divrei T’Filah 7.17.2026
Pre-Chamocha - Buddy C, Max C, Nora F Buddy C: Long ago, we were slaves in Egypt. After ten terrible plagues, Pharaoh finally told Moses that we could be free! Max C: We could be free to celebrate Shabbat! We could be free to pray to God! We could be free to be...
Arava Divrei T’Filah 7.11.2026
Opening Reading - Avi, Sadie, Ruth, Hannah D., Rose H. All: Shabbat Shalom Camp Harlam Avi: Our middah is Rachamim, acting with your heart. Sadie: There are many ways to show Rachamim at camp. Rose H: Some ways we show Rachamim are… Sadie: When I sat down to sing with...
Sharon Divrei T’Filah 7.10.2026
Pre-Bar’chu (pre-written) - Abby B, Oliver E, Hannah R Abby B: Prayer is the way we speak to God. Oliver E: Sometimes we pray alone; sometimes we pray with others. Hannah R: Sometimes we pray out loud; sometimes we pray silently. Abby B: Sometimes we pray with our...
Galil Divrei T’Filah 7.4.2026
Havdalah: Matteo K., Joel O., Asher S., Gabe L., Adam L. Matteo: Our unit’s middah is Acharayut. Joel: Acharayut means “thinking about others.” Adam: I used Acharayut when I helped clean my friend’s area during Nikayon. Asher: Acharayut is important because it helps...
Kineret Divrei T’Filah 7.3.2026
Pre-Amidah: Alex, Jacob, Wolf, Ox Alex: As we welcome this new Shabbat, we should think about the legacy of our ancestors. Jacob: For example, my dad went to camp here and told me all about it. Before that, I thought color war was just throwing paint at each other. ...
K’Far Noar Divrei T’Filah 6/27/26
Opening Reading - Max, Michael, Viktor, Harley K., Naomi All: Shabbat Shalom! Max: This week’s middah is Binah, or seeking meaning. Michael: At camp, there are many ways to seek meaning. Viktor: One way to seek meaning is trying new fun activities, like the Stream...
COWs, DFTDs, and Middah Makers of Summer 2026!
At Camp Harlam we have many beloved traditions, including Counselors of the Week and Director for the Day! Counselors of the Week – or COWs – are nominated by the leadership team for going above and beyond for their team and their campers, modeling the tikkun middot...
How Our Words Shape Our Community
How Our Words Shape Our Community Shabbat reflections from Lisa David Shabbat shalom. We made it! For many of us, we've been counting the months, weeks, and days until we could be together again, dressed in white, on this hill. And for those celebrating your very...
A Story About A Journey
A STORY ABOUT A JOURNEY Written by Amir Douk, Ben Vaknin, and Ido Ovady Shared on Shabbat morning in the Chapel in the Woods We were asked to write a speech about a journey, but instead, we decided to tell you a tale. Our story began long ago, just before the summer...