Curious about Curiosity

I went to my home synagogue (Temple Emanuel in Newton, Massachusetts) on a recent Shabbat and the subject of the sermon was one of the six Sci-Tech values… sakranut (סַקְרָנוּת)! The sermon was titled, “The curious case of… curiosity,” and was given by Rabbi Sonia...

Birthdays at Sci-Tech

Every day at URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech is a special day, but birthdays are an extra special day! Campers and counselors receive extra special treatment starting from the moment they wake up. It is a Sci-Tech tradition for counselors to decorate the door frame of...

What Do a Snail, the Golem, and Animatronics Have in Common?

Believe it or not, two of the three were the focus of hands-on exploration this summer—in two very different workshops—at URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy. When I stepped into Gil’s Robotics Workshop, I was surprised to find a group of seventh graders deep in...

Session 3 Video and Slideshow

Session 3 Video and Slideshow   What an amazing session and end to the summer! Please enjoy these incredible memories! Session 3 Video Session 3...

Havdalah Speeches 2025 Session 3

Havdalah Speeches 2025 Session 3 At the end of each session, we gather as a whole community and reflect on the past session. Camper representatives are asked to share their thoughts on their Sci-Tech experience. This truly is a special place! Baer Dorm Katz Dorm...