8.17.2010
Chalutzim making a Noar l’Noar (teen to teen) connection
Last week the Israeli Noar campers led a program that they prepared in Israel to teach about themselves. Music, food, clothing and dance all played a part, and in the end a new shared culture was formed in the unit of Chalutzim.
8.13.2010
Goodbye Nitzanim, Carmel and Galil
Today we say goodbye to our youngest 3 units. But before that...we held a very special closing campfire for them. Songs were sung, skits were acted, bodies were contorted and ABCs were sang backwards. It was an epic performace by all.
Thanks for the acts… and thanks for all the fun times Nitz,
8.10.2010
Torah Service at Makom Shalom: Truly a Place of Peace
Every Saturday after our sleep in breakfast of bagels, sugar cereals and other Shabbat treats, all of camp makes its way down to Makom Shalom or Place of Peace. There sitting on granite rocks, under the Pines and Douglas Firs, while listening to river in the distance, we join together as a community to sing, celebrate and give thanks. What an amazing way to begin Shabbat!
Two campers from Galil teach us the movements to the prayer the Barachu.
Passing the Torah from oldest campers to youngest campers… Dor L’dor.
8.09.2010
Shabbat Electives: Choosing how to celebrate the Sabbath
Check out the descriptions of the Shabbat Electives and some great photos from them.
Walk like a Miwok: Two peoples, the Jews and the Miwoks, thousands of years of tradition each; walk the ancient trade route of the Miwok’s and learn how their history and tradition matches ours.
Israeli Folk Dance: More then just The Grapevine! Come join Yonatan and co to learn and move to the music!
Imagine all the Hebrews Going Dumb: Slam Poetry for Jews- Cain, Abel, Adam or Eve, take on a character from our past and write some Slam Poetry from their point of view.
Mystical Creature Creation: Ever want to become a sea monster? Are you curious what the angel of rain would look like? These creatures and many more are all part of our Jewish tradition. Come create your own creature costumes, hear stories, sing, and act out these magical beings!
Jews in Sports- Who are your favorite Jewish athletes? We'll be playing games, talking about Jews in sports, making our own “Team Jew” logos, and talking about the importance of Jewish athletes-all as a way to explore our own Jewish identity.
Run Jacob, Run!: You've never seen the Jacob story like this! Who would have thought that pulling a fast one on your brother, wrestling angels and changing your name could be so intriguing. In this physical guided activity that will find you wrestling yourself and others, you'll connect to Jacob’s run from his brother and discover a bit of your own truth.
Judaism in 3D: Make awesome 3D artwork that shows that perspective is everything! As you come into the 3rd dimension take a second look at your own Judaism and spirituality, inspired by the world renowned Israeli artist Yakov Agam.
Dancing with the Fiddler: Tradition! Tradition! Come do the Broadway “Fiddler on the Roof” dances, and experience the “Old Country” of Eastern European Jewish culture. What, you’re too good to dance with Tevia?
Judaism, Touch and the Body: If our body is our sanctuary, how should we treat it? Learn about massage, the human body, and what our tradition says about the idea of touch.
8.06.2010
Sun, Fun, and Photosynthesis: The Camp Tawonga Garden
Tucked between the Moadone and the Girls Side cabins sits our
