The Giving Tree- A Lesson in Gratitude

The Giving Tree- A Lesson in Gratitude

By Rachel Steinberg (Reading of “The Giving Tree”) This bright green book has been on my own book shelf for as long as I can remember. It is a story that I have read over and over again because of its simple message, that of gratitude.  “The Giving Tree”...
17 Tallitot: URJ Camps Respond to Tragedy with Honor

17 Tallitot: URJ Camps Respond to Tragedy with Honor

Inspire us to act With extraordinary courage in the midst of ordinary times With ordinary goodness in the face of extraordinary crisis And with unbounded imagination that dares to risk the possibility of hope. Teach us, help us, and inspire us To listen, to remember,...
Becoming a Hero

Becoming a Hero

By Hannah Teller Throughout the summer, Galil’s Jewish Life programming has centered around heroes. In the beginning of the session, Galil learned about a variety of heroes – from Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Mahatma Gandhi – and the Jewish values these heroes...
Weekly Round Up for Week 2: Second Session

Weekly Round Up for Week 2: Second Session

Week 2 was a blast! Read below to see what each unit has been up to. Carmel: Carmel had a superb week! This week we had our Teva campfire and the Carmelympics! We also snuck down to the ‘Rah village while they were gone and took over for a night! We ate burgers...
Crossing the Bridge from Camper to Staff Member

Crossing the Bridge from Camper to Staff Member

By Abby, Leah, Noa, Sara and Sari (CIT’s) Sitting on my bed in the last row on upper goda of the biyeet is a stuffed animal cow. It doesn’t look like much for most, Some bunkmates know  that I have had it for a while, but for me it is so important....