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. Each day we discuss different scenarios and how much of each value to apply. Together, we’ve explored honesty,...

Jewish Life Update, Week One: Gratitude

“To those who created, cared for, and brought the food, thank you. To the ground that was watered by the farmer, thank you. To the driver that drove the food to Great Barrington, thank you. To those who prepared the meal, thank you. I appreciate all the people that...

Favorite Eisner Activities

We were out and about on camp today speaking with campers as they enjoyed their activities. Here are some responses to our question: “What’s your favorite activity at camp?” “Krav maga – it’s really fun and Roy, the coach, is a cool...

Leadership Team 2016

Shalom from Eisner Camp! While you’ve been busy finishing up the school year and getting ready to go to camp, some members of our team have been training hard for the arrival of Summer 2016! The first to arrive in Great Barrington for the summer – aside from full-time...
My Israel Story: Rob S.

My Israel Story: Rob S.

This is the fifth installment of our “My Israel Story” series. All week, we’ll be sharing personal photos and stories from our staff about their connection to Israel in honor of Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day) on May 10-12. We look...