Parshat Noach: Science in the Torah

Parshat Noach: Science in the Torah

At URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech West we aim to use science and technology as a portal through which to connect with Judaism. This week, we read the story of Noah’s Ark—the big boat, the flood, the animals and of course the meteorological phenomenon of reflection, refraction...
Finding the STEM in Sukkot

Finding the STEM in Sukkot

At URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech West we aim to use science and technology as a portal through which to connect with Judaism. That’s nice, but how do we actually do this? Sukkot has ancient foundations and some seemingly strange rituals like marching around while shaking...
I Arrived at Camp 25 Years Late

I Arrived at Camp 25 Years Late

By Rabbi Jason Levine, Summer 2018 Faculty Principal Seymour Skinner once expounded to Bart Simpson, “Ah, there’s nothing more exciting than science. You get all the fun of sitting still, being quiet, writing down numbers, paying attention… Science has it...
Curiosity That Sparks Coexistence

Curiosity That Sparks Coexistence

By Laura Lusardi, Astrophysics Instructor A love of science is a force that brings all different kinds of people together. As a physics major, I am incredibly passionate about science and astrophysics and I’m excited to share that passion with other like-minded...
The Roller Coaster of Jewish Life

The Roller Coaster of Jewish Life

By Jonathan Abelson, Roller Coaster Physics Instructor Roller coasters typically have names such as “Viper,” “Goliath,” or “The Beast!” However, when campers from Six Points Sci-Tech West become the designers and creators of their own roller coaster, they become “The...
From Israel to Thousand Oaks: Technology

From Israel to Thousand Oaks: Technology

By Orel Fichman Since I arrived here at Sci-Tech West, we’ve been talking about technology and science. As a part of the Mishlachat(the Israeli delegation brought to camp as counselors and specialists) living in a new country, I was amazed by the technological...