by akress | May 14, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam
By Rabbi Yair Robinson What does it mean when we ask the question ‘how can synagogues be more like camp?’ As Jewish professionals, we often think about how we can get more kids to go to Jewish camp, and we think programmatically – can we make the religious...
by akress | May 2, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam
by akress | Apr 18, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam, Featured
April 8, 2019 – In an unprecedented national push for inclusion, 16 Jewish day and overnight camps have received grants through the Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) in the first phase of the $12M Yashar Initiative. Funded by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation,...
by akress | Apr 18, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam
Abe Morris and his wife, Andi, have been supportive of URJ Camp Harlam for many years. We are excited to announce that Abe and Andi made a commitment to support the Harlam@60 efforts by becoming members of the 1958 Club at the Zimriah Judge level and another generous...
by akress | Apr 18, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam
You may already know that Harlam’s Gesher (Counselor in Training) program is more than just a summer of fun – it’s a leadership development opportunity for rising high-school seniors. But you may not know that Gesher participants are also able to explore the...
by akress | Apr 3, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam, Featured
By Sara Cohen I did not grow up going to overnight camp. Neither did my husband. So when my oldest son started asking, at the age of 9, if he could spend a month at URJ Camp Harlam over the summer, I said no. The following year he asked me again, was a little older...