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17 Tallitot: URJ Camps Respond to Tragedy with Honor
I’ve been reminded of the importance to live in the moment and embrace all that life has to offer. Because, you only get one chance at life and I strongly believe in the need to make the most of the time we have been given.
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Becoming a Hero
As a unit head, I was incredibly proud to see my campers advocate for what they believe in and embody the Jewish values of a hero. It was a welcome reminder that each one of my campers, at only 13 years old, has the potential to be a hero.
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Weekly Round Up for Week 2: Second Session
Week 2 was a blast! Read below to see what each unit has been up to.
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Crossing the Bridge from Camper to Staff Member
She offered me the cow to play with, and as I started to cheer up she told me that I could keep that cow, but I only if I continued to bring it to camp with me. 9 years later, the cow has made its way back to upper Goda, as I embark on my time as a Carmel girls CIT.
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My Friends are There for Me
You can care about others in many ways like helping to pull your bunk mates to the top of the swing. Encouraging your friend to do the zip line even though they are scared of heights. Or helping someone up and making them feel better.
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A Time to Dance
But at camp, and especially on Shabbat, that energy is celebrated. Through words, song, dance, and prayer, their joy can be cultivated and expressed.
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Shabbat Sha-HOME
Wherever you are, during this Shabbat, we hope that each and every one of you readers think about your own answers to these questions - and let the answers of those around camp inspire you in your own life.
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Creating a More Inclusive Community for Our LGBTQ Campers, Staff & Families
At Harlam, we pride ourselves on celebrating who we are by being the best version of ourselves – and that means being who we want to be, and knowing that we will be unconditionally accepted for it.
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Musical Opportunities at Camp Harlam
In any place you experience it, music can connect people and build a strong community bond. At camp, this is experienced ten-fold.
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The Adventure of Being an Adventure Specialty Counselor
As an adventure staff member you see pretty much every emotion in the kids you work with. You see the happiness and adrenaline rush when kids reach the bottom of the zip line as well as the fear and anxiety they experience before stepping off the platform.
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