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Two Camps, Two Homes

Two Camps, Two Homes

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.

Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks

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. 

A Place Where We All Belong

A Place Where We All Belong

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.  

A Place to Call Home

A Place to Call Home

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!

It Takes a Village

It Takes a Village

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.

Cooking in Bubbio’s Kitchen

Cooking in Bubbio’s Kitchen

Sharing my Grandma Sara’s recipe along with its story, my love of baking and joy of being with the kids….what a perfect day. By the way, I think they loved their baking time as much as I did! Generations ‘doing together’ is simply fabulous.

Week 3 Schedules: First Session 2019

Week 3 Schedules: First Session 2019

Week 3 will bring many trips for our units- Boston, Baltimore, Dorney and Hershey Park! Click on each unit's schedule to see what our campers will be participating in this week.

Weekly Round Up: 2nd Week, First Session 2019

Weekly Round Up: 2nd Week, First Session 2019

It's been another fantastic week at camp! Read below to find out the highlights from each unit.  Carmel: This week in Carmel was jam-packed! We had an amazing time in the Chavurah village with our buddies, swam at Beltzville, and celebrated fourth of July surrounded...

Becoming a Kehillah Kedosha

Becoming a Kehillah Kedosha

Last year in Galil we were all separated into different bunks. K’far has brought us together to create one big community. Although a group of crazy girls running around a bunk may be a community, at camp we try to make every moment together special.

Independence and Freedom at Camp Harlam

Independence and Freedom at Camp Harlam

The years’ 1776 and 1948 have something special in common.  These are the years that my two favorite places gained their independence – America and Israel.