Jewish Life Update, Week 5
Did you know that 48 million people in the United States are food insecure? That means they have trouble affording enough food to feed themselves on a regular basis. That is more people than the entire population of Canada. 13 million of these people are children.
Jewish Life Update, Week 4: Tzedakah
“Don’t discriminate! Don’t! Don’t hate! Don’t discriminate, just communicate!” –Ofarim campers raising awareness for their anti-discrimination cause As you may have read, the Ofarim unit has been focusing on tikkun olam and social justice during Limud. They chose one...
Be the One – Volunteering at The People’s Pantry
Last week, I visited a food pantry in the basement of a church in Great Barrington called The People’s Pantry.
Unit Updates, Week 3
Another fantastic week, one full of trips and special activities, is in the books – what have our units been up to?
Be the One
Over the past three years, our camp has adopted the mantra of "Be the One." Each person has a different interpretation, but the overall meaning behind the expression is simple: every individual has the ability to bring about positive change in the world. Through...
Jewish Life Update, Week 3: Trust
What do daily Torah study, saying the Sh’ma at bedtime, leading services, and not coveting have in common? These are all mitzvot. Our Bonim campers started the session trying to define mitzvot in a way that makes sense to them…
Living Our Values: A Blood Drive at Camp
Last week, Eisner Camp hosted an American Red Cross Blood Drive. The blood drive provided our staff and members of the broader Great Barrington community with the opportunity to donate blood and potentially save lives of those who are in need. While only staff could donate, Olim campers supported the blood drive as greeters.
Unit Updates, Week Two
Week Two is in the books...what have all of the units been up to since we last checked in? K'tanim It was another fantastic week in K’tanim! We cannot believe K'tanim session 1 is already done! In addition to the new activities we started on Monday, including tennis...
Jewish Life Update, Week 2: Respect
This summer, our Chalutzim campers are learning about different Jewish values, or middot. This Hebrew term connotes having a balanced amount of each trait.
Fourth of July Carnival!
Relive our famous Fourth of July carnival!