Galaxy Quest: Our Third And Final Space Themed Maccabiah

Galaxy Quest: Our Third And Final Space Themed Maccabiah

For our third final Maccabiah of the summer; we had the treat of Sanctum, a larping company,  planning a day for us that was full of daring quests, thrilling adventures, and fun. Our friends from Sanctum helped introduce this session’s theme to our campers. Everyone...
Can Minecraft = Havdalah

Can Minecraft = Havdalah

by Rabbi Dan Medwin Founding Camp Council Member & regular Faculty Member Digital Media Manager, Central Conference of American Rabbis IF Camp = the Shabbat of the year, THEN Minecraft Meet-up = Havdalah Let me explain… Shabbat is the moment we look forward to all...
Planting Seeds with Savlanut (Patience) on Tu BiShvat

Planting Seeds with Savlanut (Patience) on Tu BiShvat

On Tu BiShvat, we often celebrate the “New Year of the Trees” by planting seeds and trees that will sprout and grow throughout the spring. Although it is cold and snowy for many of us in North America, Tu BiShvat in Israel is often the first sign of spring, when the...
All Hands on Deck: TECH Talks Session 3

All Hands on Deck: TECH Talks Session 3

Preparing for our final night of the session, the much awaited for TECH Talks is an all hands on deck process. Our workshop instructors transform the hockey rink into a showroom of the discoveries and creations from each workshop. Take a look around the rink and...
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...