Tallit: A Symbol of Unity Among Our URJ Camps

Tallit: A Symbol of Unity Among Our URJ Camps

By Ryan Leszner, Director of Jewish Life This week, our sister URJ Camp, Camp Coleman in Georgia sent us a tallit, a shawl with four fringes that we wear to remind us of the mizvot that God commanded. It was made in a chug with the intention that this tallit...
Savlanut (Patience) in Animation

Savlanut (Patience) in Animation

This Shabbat, our campers demonstrated their patience (savlanut) through stop motion animations. Stop motion animation takes a lot of patience as it requires many individually photographed frames being pieced together. Savlanut is one of our core values at Sci-Tech...
Sci-Tech Means To Me…

Sci-Tech Means To Me…

At the end of each session, one camper from every hall shares what Sci-Tech means to them. It is a special moment to hear how each camper has grown throughout their time at Sci-Tech and how their halls have come together as a community.
7 Reasons to Travel to Israel

7 Reasons to Travel to Israel

By Morgan Gitlitz 1. There are so many places to visit, both historical, informational and beautiful. 2.You can travel with a group and make memories with friends from all different backgrounds. 3. There is REALLY good food to try all over! (my favorite is shawarma)...
Yad Vashem

Yad Vashem

By Alyssa Chalmin, Sci-Tech Israel Madricha  Yad Vashem, the Israeli Holocaust memorial outside of Jerusalem, tells a story of the Jewish people and their persecution. On July 6th, through original artifacts, survivor interviews, and expert tour guides, the Sci-Tech...