Goats, Goats, We Have Goats!

Goats, Goats, We Have Goats!

By Abe Plautt Goats, goats, we have goats! The enthusiasm that the Camp Harlam community has shown for the growing Farm program has exceeded anything that we could have expected. As Harlam welcomed hundreds of campers and staff into our gates, we also welcomed 2 goats...
A Path to Becoming Your Best Self

A Path to Becoming Your Best Self

At Friday’s Shabbat several campers shared reading about the middot (character traits) that we encourage our staff and campers to embarrass over the summer to create a path to becoming our best selves. Maya (Carmel): I am in CG3, I find joy in camp through my...
What Being a Camp Rabbi Means to Me

What Being a Camp Rabbi Means to Me

By Stacy Rigler Havdalah began last Saturday night with the words “Od Yavo Shalom Aleinu”.  Sitting next to me were several Israelis whom I had met at the Seminar outside of Tel Aviv this past April.  Their Hebrew accents and the beautiful music made the prayer come...
Can I Tell You a Secret?

Can I Tell You a Secret?

By Lisa David Wow. The first Shabbat of the summer. The first time our community has gathered all together, in white, to pause, take a deep breath, and enjoy the community and setting we are so blessed to be a part of. This first Shabbat is special for many reasons....