by rneil | Jul 3, 2019 | Camp Harlam, Shabbat Readings
This week, our Kineret (rising 6th graders) campers reflected on the theme of gratitude. What are you grateful for? By Max L. At camp, I am thankful for the meals that are prepared for us every day. I am thankful because I know it takes a lot to prepare 3 meals each...
by rneil | Jul 1, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam, Shabbat Readings
This Saturday the unit of Arava (rising 7th graders) lead our camp in services. Here are some the their readings they shared based on the theme, Nitzachon (pushing through a challange) and Bitachon (building confidence and independence). By Eitan: As we celebrate the...
by rneil | Jul 1, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam, Shabbat Readings
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...
by rneil | Jun 30, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam, Shabbat Readings
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....
by rneil | Jun 27, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam, Shabbat Readings
By Katie Jones and David Wall Community is defined as a group of people who have characteristics in common or who share common interests. But after spending some time here at Camp Harlam, we see that it is more about coming to a place and leaving as a family. When we...
by rneil | Jun 22, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam, Shabbat Readings
By Ellie Tepper Schulman Every time I hear the two prayers we are about to sing, hashkivenu and v’shamru, I still get butterflies and I am transported back to the summer of 2007. It was my first summer at Camp Harlam, and similarly to the majority of you, I had only...
