It Feels Good to be Home

It Feels Good to be Home

By Nate M. and Max W. At the middle ground between camper and counselor, always the loudest at song session and services, since the beginning of my camp journey I’ve always looked up to my CITs with admiration. Returning to camp after two long years in the same shoes...
Weekly Round Up for Week 2: 1st Session

Weekly Round Up for Week 2: 1st Session

Week 2 brought the heat and rain. Despite the challenging weather, our campers enjoy Wacky Bingo, Steam Hikes and the 4th of July Carnival hosted by our fabulous CITs! Carmel: Carmel is starting to get into the swing of camp. They are making friends and expanding...
Standing Up for Ourselves

Standing Up for Ourselves

This week, the unit of Kineret led Friday night Shabbat services. The theme of their service was standing up for themselves and for others. Below are a few writings Kineret campers prepared for this theme.  By Adyn, Rafi, Wesley. Eli and Joseph This week’s Torah...
Throw More Pebbles into the Waters of Your life

Throw More Pebbles into the Waters of Your life

By Sam “Skelly” Kelly Change is constant. Evolution, societal norms, personal growth, the lens in which we see and comprehend the world. We are changing consistently throughout our lives. From the knowledge we possess to the cells in our bodies, we are...
The Most Magical Thing About Camp

The Most Magical Thing About Camp

By Lisa David As we were planning for camp this year, we spent a lot of time thinking about how we could do all the things we love in a COVID-safe way. After two years away from camp, we wanted to make it as complete of an experience as we possibly could. And thus, we...
Speak Up and Speak Out

Speak Up and Speak Out

By Amy Kagan The theme of this past week’s Torah portion, teach us an important lesson—that it’s critical to speak up for ourselves. So, what does that story teach us?  A few things. First, let’s start with each of us as individuals.  Sometimes, we think ourselves so...