Meet Your Sci-Tech 2017 Leadership Team
Everywhere we look and everywhere we go, the Sic-Tech staff is preparing for our fourth (summer) season!
Meet Your Sci-Tech Israel Summer 2017 Staff!
Our staff are in Israel preparing and eagerly awaiting the arrival of the pioneer Sci-Tech Israel participants!
New Parent Webinar 2016 – Recording
Getting ready for camp? We just hosted our New Parent Webinar to help orient first-time families, so they will know what to expect on opening day and have an idea what summer will look like. If you missed it or want to look back the presentation, we have posted the recording online for you to watch.
Your Summer 2017 Workshop Instructors!
This summer, we have 8 workshops led by incredible, skilled, and fun instructors! Find your workshop and read about your instructors.
Hi-Tech Entrepreneurship in Israel: Interview with Lior Ben-Tsur
Lior is the CEO of Vibrant Gastro, a producer of chemical-free vibrating capsules for treatment of constipation. Lior told us about his experience in the Start-Up world in Israel.
Tours for Summer 2017
Interested in taking a look at Sci-Tech for future summers? Come tour our camp and check out the amazing activities and warm community. Tour dates during the summer are typically on Thursdays and Sundays, and are all from 10 AM to 12 PM.
Earth Day: 5 Innovations to Keep Our Planet Green
There are many ways that researchers and entrepreneurs like our 6 Points Sci-Tech campers and staff are thinking outside to box to promote sustainable solutions to our global climate crisis.
Passover Is a Great Time to Talk With Teens About Israel
One of the most significant moments during a Passover seder is the moving final declaration, “Next year in Jerusalem!” For many Reform Jews in North America, it is also a reminder that engagement with Israel is a key element of our faith.
100 Days Until Camp!
Today marks just 100 days until opening day of Sci-Tech! We know we are excited, how about you?
#6PointsPiDay Challenge Videos
We hope you all had as much fun celebrating Pi Day as we did! Check out our creative interpretations of the #6PointsPiDay Challenge: magic, treasure hunts, music, Disney, eating pie, and many more.
T’rumah: Camp-Inspired Discussion Questions for Your Shabbat
Shabbat Shalom! We are thrilled that Sci-Tech families are celebrating Shabbat Across America this Friday night by inviting members of our community into their homes or synagogues for Shabbat dinner! No matter where or how you are enjoying Shabbat this week, we want to offer you the chance to learn some Torah and reflect on its relevance for camp.
Pi Day Challenge
We are so excited to be gearing up for our fourth summer of URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy in a few short months. As part of our countdown to Opening Day, please join me in celebrating Pi Day on Tuesday, March 14th.
Open House at Governor’s Academy — RSVP Today!
Join us for a tour and information session at 1:30 p.m. for an Open House at the Governor’s Academy in Byfield, MA. Meet with Director, Greg Kellner and Assistant Director, Barak Malkin to see what’s in store for Summer!
Just Announced: 6 Points Sci-Tech California
We are so excited to announce that the URJ’s chai camp, URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy in California, will be opening in Summer 2018. You can read more about our newest camp on the URJ Blog.
10 Israeli Innovations Changing the World
10 Israeli Innovations Changing the World 1. Algae that can repair heart tissues, are injected into the heart as a liquid and then turn […]
8 Highlights from Sci-Tech Israel
In honor of Hanukkah, we decided to look back at 8 highlights from Greg and Rachel’s recent trip to Israel to plan for the launch of Sci-Tech Israel Summer 2017.
The Leap Second – A Hanukkah Gift This Year
Every year we celebrate Hanukkah for 8 days. Did you know that this year, we will celebrate Hanukkah for 8 days and 1 second?
Sci-Tech at the Future of Robotics Summit
By Devon Barker I recently had the pleasure of representing 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy at the Mass Technology Leadership Council’s Future of […]
The Physics of Snoopy on Thanksgiving
The Physics of Snoopy on Thanksgiving By Barak Malkin Growing up, the first thing that my mom would do on Thanksgiving Day […]
URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy’s Greg Kellner Receives Prestigious Covenant Foundation Award Honoring Emerging Jewish Educators
URJ 6 POINTS SCI-TECH ACADEMY’S GREG KELLNER RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS COVENANT FOUNDATION AWARD HONORING EMERGING JEWISH EDUCATORS November 14, 2016, New York, NY […]
Shabbat Shalom from Sci-Tech
Wishing you a sweet and peaceful Shabbat from your Sci-Tech family.
Sci-Tech Israel 2017: A Summer of Friends, Innovation, and Adventure
Sci-Tech Israel 2017: A Summer of Friends, Innovation, and Adventure A NFTY in Israel Program for teens from across North America By […]
6 Reasons To Be A Part Of Summer 2017
6 Reasons To Be A Part Of Summer 2017 We couldn’t be more excited for Summer 2017! Here are the 6 new […]
Sci-Tech Pumpkin Carving
Watch our video and see how we celebrated Sukkot at our Sci-Tech office! Then, register and join us for Sci-Tech Summer 2017!
Sci-Tech Atlanta Gathering
Do you live in the Atlanta area? Assistant Director, Barak Malkin, will be visiting on Sunday, October 23 and wants to invite […]
6 Points Sci-Tech: Where Judaism and the Big Bang Meet
The sound begins softly, echoing among the benches of the outdoor sanctuary until it reaches a crescendo between the surrounding trees and buildings – before erupting with an explosion. The anticipated “Boker Big Bang,” URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy’s morning ritual, never fails to generate excitement, inquiry and motivation for the explorations that follow.
Shanah Tovah 5777
We got together with our friends here at our Northeast Camps office in New Jersey to bring you a “tekiah gedolah” for […]
Reflections From Our Trilogy Summer: Building New Traditions and Special Moments
Join us for an unforgettable summer! Register for Summer 2017. Save $200 with our Fall Enrollment Pricing through Nov 14th. Explore our […]
The Creation of JARVIS: Our Interview with a Sci-Tech Programmer
The Creation of JARVIS: Our Interview with a Sci-Tech Programmer By Barak Malkin featuring Micah Katz Camp has been over for about […]
The Fibonacci Shofar
THE FIBONACCI SHOFAR Count the days of Elul leading up to the High Holy Days. Blow the shofar 100 times. There are […]
Web and Graphic Design Summer 2016 Webpages
In our Web and Graphic Design Workshop, campers engaged in building and designing websites, while learning principles of web design, graphic design […]
What Will It Take for the World to Offer Women Full Equality?
Originally posted on ReformJudaism.org by Abigail Fisher, Chairperson, URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy Nearly 40 years ago, I stood on the bimah […]
Digital Film Production: Tech Track Session 3
Digital Film Production: Tech Track Session 3 In the Digital Film Production workshop’s technical track, upper camp campers have the opportunity to develop […]
TECH Talks: Session 3
TECH Talks: Session 3 by Amelia Lavranchuk, Program and Media Coordinator Sunset on the final full day of Summer 2016 meant it […]
Spotlight on BioZone
Spotlight on BioZone Lots of new and exciting things are happening at Sci-Tech in Summer 2016! This summer, we offered campers two […]
Session 3 Pool Party Video
Session 3 Pool Party Video Dive right on in to our Session 3 pool party video!
The Future of Women in STEM: Thank you WRJ
The Future of Women in STEM: Thank you WRJ Young women of 6 Points Sci-Tech will grow up to be engineers, doctors, […]
Sci-Tech: GO! Session 3 Trip Day
Sci-Tech: GO! Session 3 Trip Day by Amelia Lavranchuk, Program and Media Coordinator At Sci-Tech, GO! only means one thing…trip day! Our […]
Olympics Shabbat Video
Olympics Shabbat Video Want to learn more about our Shabbat Sha-lympics maccabia? Check out our video!
Two Summers Later…
Two Summers Later… By Sam Kazer As one of the pioneer staff at URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy, I covet any opportunity […]
Session 2 Video Game Presentations
Session 2 Video Game Presentations At the end of each session of the Video Game Design Workshop, campers present a “pitch” presentation […]
Shabbat Sha-lympics
Shabbat Sha-lympics by Amelia Lavranchuk, Program and Media Coordinator After a rainy Friday morning, the clouds parted and the sun appeared just […]
The DNA of Our Community: A Shabbat Drash from Sci-Tech
The DNA of Our Community: A Shabbat Drash from Sci-Tech by Cantor Michelle Rubel, faculty This week’s big question is: What is your […]
Opening Day: GO!
Opening Day: Go! by Amelia Lavranchuk, Program and Media Coordinator On Tuesday, we greeted campers arriving for the third and final session of Summer […]
TECH Talks: Session 2
TECH Talks: Session 2 by Amelia Lavranchuk, Program and Media Coordintator As the sun began to set on our second Shabbat of […]
Have Science, Will Travel: Trip Day Session 2
Have Science, Will Travel: Trip Day Session 2 Yesterday, we packed our bags, loaded eight different buses, and hit the road for […]
Session 2 Pool Party Video
Session 2 Pool Party Video How does Sci-Tech cool down on a hot afternoon? POOL PARTY!!!
Star Wars Shabbat Video
Star Wars Shabbat Video What happens when Sci-Tech becomes a Jedi Academy for a day? Just watch our Star Wars Shabbat video […]
A Jew Hope: Star Wars Shabbat
A Jew Hope: Star Wars Shabbat by Amelia Lavranchuk, Program and Media Coordinator A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away […]
“When I get my doctorate…”: Sci-Tech’s Girl Power!
“When I get my doctorate…”: Sci-Tech’s Girl Power! by Rabbi David Levy, Faculty I recently returned from a week on faculty at […]
Session 1 2016 Video Game Design Pitch Presentations
Session 1 2016 Video Game Design Pitch Presentations At the end of each session of the Video Game Design Workshop, campers present […]
Sounds of Sci-Tech
Sounds of Sci-Tech by Leo Henkin, songleader Shalom Sci-Tech Community at large! We will be posting videos from our songleader, Leo, with […]
Opening Day Session 2 Video
Opening Day Session 2 Video by Amelia Lavranchuk, Program and Media Coordinator Get a closer look at our super exciting opening day of […]
Opening Day: The Sequel
Opening Day: The Sequel by Amelia Lavranchuk, Program and Media Coordinator On Tuesday, Sci-Tech opened for second session of Summer 2016, our […]
TECH Talks: Session 1
TECH Talks: Session 1 by Amelia Lavranchuk, Program and Media Coordinator Saturday night ushered in the end of Session 1 and the […]
Sci-Tech Hits the Road
Sci-Tech Hits the Road On Tuesday, we hit the road for our very first trip day of Summer 2016! Each workshop got […]
Sci-Tech Times 2016!
Sci-Tech Times 2016! Each day the campers get a daily newsletter on their table at breakfast highlighting all of the happenings at […]
JurasSci-Tech Park Shabbat
JurasSci-Tech Park Shabbat by Amelia Lavranchuk, Program and Media Coordinator On Friday night, we welcomed our first Shabbat of the 2016 summer. […]
Session 1 Pool Party Video
Session 1 Pool Party Video Here’s a look at all the fun that we had at our Session 1 pool party on […]
God is the Big Bang
God is the Big Bang By Rabbi Marcia Plumb, Faculty ‘God is the Perfect Mathematical Equation.’ ‘God is the Ultimate Catalyst […]
Ready…Set…Summer 2016!!!
Ready…Set…Summer 2016!!! by Amelia Lavranchuk, Program and Media Coordinator Yesterday was the day we have been waiting for all year long– opening […]
Summer 3, “The Trilogy” – Meet our Leadership Team
Summer 3, “The Trilogy” – Meet our Leadership Team We can’t wait for you to be at camp! First session begins in […]
Holy Time and Holy Space
Holy Time and Holy Space By Amelia Lavranchuk, Program and Social Media Coordinator What makes time holy? The Torah commands us to sanctify […]
Practical Packing Tips to help Parents Prep for a Successful Summer
Practical Packing Tips to help Parents Prep for a Successful Summer My name is Ross Bear and this is our third summer […]
10 Ways Summer 2016 Is Going to Be Awesome!
10 Ways Summer 2016 Is Going to Be Awesome! We couldn’t be more thrilled for Summer 2016, when we’ll welcome more campers […]
The Technion Celebrates Passover
We love our friends at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology! They are so creative and fun. Last year, the Technion created […]
Purim Game
Chag Purim Sameach – Happy Purim! Welcome to the Eisner-Crane Lake-6 Points Sci-Tech Purim Game! Your mission: deliver hamantaschen all around camp! […]
Spring 2016
Dear Friends, The year is racing by, and before we know it, summer will be here once again. Our third summer promises […]
Leap Years and Months: Can Hanukkah Come in July?
Leap Years and Months: Can Hanukkah Come in July? Today is the 29th of February in the Gregorian calendar and the 20th […]
Women in Engineering is Not Considered the Norm, But it Should Be
By Hailee Greenfield Hailee will graduate Georgia Tech in 2016 with a Bachelors degree in biomedical engineering. Hailee is active in Hillel […]
Sci-Tech: The Force Awakens
Sci-Tech: The Force Awakens This winter, many of our families will line up to watch the newest Star Wars movie, The Force […]
Sci-Tech News Roundup – December 2015
Sci-Tech News Roundup – December 2015 Sonic tractor beams, emergency robots, virtual reality, and solar geoengineering all making headlines this month! World’s […]
Activity Guide for Synagogues
Contact Robbie at rberg@urj.org with any questions and for more ideas and activities! Dry ice Where to get it? – Google dry […]
NYC Camper Reunion – RSVP by Monday, Dec 14th
RSVP on the form below! Saturday, December 19th @ The LittleBits Invention Lab and Store 355 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013 […]
Sci-Tech News Roundup, October 2015
Oxygen found on comet in Rosetta mission: ‘Most surprising discovery … so far’ Picture This: Biggest hurricane in the West Researchers Can […]
Blessings of Summer
Sports, Exercise and a Dash of Science and Technology
Sports, Exercise and a Dash of Science and Technology By Adam Klein and Julia Berg Adam Klein and Julia Berg served as […]
Sukkot: A Very ‘6 Points Sci-Tech’ Holiday
Join us for an unforgettable summer! Registration for Summer 2016 opens on Thursday, Oct 1st. Our Fall Enrollment pricing goes through Nov […]
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Sweet as Honey
Sweet as Honey Honey plays an important role in Judaism. Every Rosh Hashanah, we dip apples in honey to signify a sweet […]
A Dog Wash for Camp! My Bat Mitzvah Project
A Dog Wash for Camp! My Bat Mitzvah Project 6 Points Sci-Tech and Eisner Camp are near and dear to Mia’s heart […]
Beta Testing Mishkan T’filah for Youth eBook
Beta Testing Mishkan T’filah for Youth eBook I was completely geeking out!! There’s not much better for this rabbi than seeing young […]
“Believe in Yourself and Your Skills,” Empowering Women in STEM
“Believe in Yourself and Your Skills,” Empowering Women in STEM By Dr. Kate Murdock, Earth and Sky Instructor I am proud to […]
TECH Talks: Session 3
TECH Talks: Session 3 by Amelia Lavranchuk, Unit Head and Social Media Coordinator Saturday night was the final night of Summer 2015, […]
Animation Chug Video, Session 3, Week 2
Animation Chug Video, Session 3, Week 2 Our campers in the animation chug each created a short video based on one of […]
Session 3 Video Game Design Presentations
Session 3 Video Game Design Presentations At the end of each session of the Video Game Design Workshop, campers present a “pitch” […]
Giant Domino Rally
No, that is not the sound of bumble bees you hear on the video… it is the Sci-Tech unmanned aerial vehicle filming […]
Session 3 Pool Party Video
Session 3 Pool Party Video
The Magic of Sci-Tech
The Magic of Sci-Tech by Lisa Friedman, Faculty member There is magic at camp. There is something special, something intangible that happens […]
The Sci-Tech Times 2015!
The Sci-Tech Times 2015! Each day the campers get a daily newsletter on their table at breakfast highlighting all of the happenings […]
Where Did You Get the Awesome T-Shirt? My Day at 6 Points Sci-Tech
Where Did You Get the Awesome T-Shirt? By Rabbi David Levy. Rabbi Levy is the Rabbi at Temple Shalom of Succasunna, NJ […]
Trip Day 3.0
Trip Day 3.0 On Tuesday we set off on our third and final trip day of Summer 2015! Many of our workshops […]
Superhero Shabbat Video
Superhero Shabbat Video This past Shabbat was extra super! Campers participated in superhero training, answered mind-boggling trivia, shrunk down to play giant […]
Animation Chug Video
Animation Chug Video Campers in our Animation chug (elective) each created their own short animation inspired by a camp value. Campers also experienced […]
Scenes from Sci-Tech: Moments of Jewish Learning
Scenes from Sci-Tech: Moments of Jewish Learning by Rabbi Emma Gottlieb, Faculty Member It is Thursday evening and we are in a building called […]
A “Super” Shabbat Celebration
A “Super” Shabbat Celebration by Amelia Lavranchuk, Unit Head and Social Media Coordinator On Friday night, our first Shabbat celebration of Session […]
