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Saturday morning our Galil (rising 8th graders) campers led a heart-felt service based on the middot, rachamim (acting with your heart). By Ari F. and Jacob F. We are campers in GB1. This service, we are focusing on rachamim, or acting with your heart. We have seen...

Finally, this week, we were able to sit together, where he unveiled his plans for a Camp Harlam miniature golf course. Complete with 10 holes (the first hole is a practice hole for those new to the sport), each representing one element of camp, he had a cleverly designed and color-coded map. The attention to detail was remarkable, and my favorite hole was the one designed around a miniature Chapel on the Hill.

By Itamar Gendelam In Greek mythology, Atlas was a Titan (half God, half warrior) condemned to hold up the celestial heavens for eternity. Thanks to this punishment Atlas will be forever known as a symbol of long lasting suffering and an ability to carry a heavy...

Our time here at camp is ours.  And what we do with that time and how we embrace this awesome opportunity is left to each of us to decide. It’s personal, and there truly is no right or wrong.

Artistic expression is so important to children and the ability to let their creativity grow is shown in a number of activities and enables so many of our campers to express themselves in ways which outside of camp they may not be able to do.

Two camps, two homes, so many shared values and traditions.  This is what Harlam and Newman provide for my family. I trust this is what all of our URJ camps provide for all our families.

Maybe to your friend that helped you with dining hall. Maybe to your counselors who took you to the mirpa’ah. It could even be to your bunkmate for cleaning up their messy area. Try to say thank you when you have the chance and be thankful for the many people who are in our lives. 

It’s a breathtaking view and it was a moving and beautiful celebration. I hope that these reflections help you to feel the sense of security, comfort, and joy your campers will experience in that space throughout this summer and beyond.  

From trying my first s’more to teaching my first swimming lesson, it’s safe to say my time at camp has been new, exciting, and tasty!

The village is an amazing place to live. We are surrounded by nature and the things that it gives. Even though we are in this sacred holy place, there are many more things and challenges we must face.