by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 27, 2017 | Social Action
by Lesley Litman, Faculty “Sometimes, in order to stand up you need to bend down.” These words were written by a camper for Erev Shabbat t’filah at Crane Lake Camp during the week when our Jewish Value of the Week was Lo Ta’amod – “Do not stand idly...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
By Lauren Chizner, Limud Director Passover came early this year for Nitzanim campers. Last Friday, campers met in the Hockey Pavilion ready to celebrate Passover with PJ Our Way, a program from PJ Library that offers exceptional books with Jewish themes for children...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 25, 2017 | Social Action, Volunteerism
By Lauren Chizner, Limud Director Our Crane Lake Camp Mission Statement quotes a verse from Pirkei Avot, “You are not required to complete the work, nor are you free to ignore it.” Upper Bonim campers have taken this mission to heart, spending first session learning...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
By Jeremy Levine, Assistant Machon Director When staff, campers, and families picture Opening Day at a summer camp, they picture bright, sunny fields, roofball games interrupted by box trucks, the opening ceremony in our Outdoor Sanctuary, and a whole lot of...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 23, 2017 | Jewish Arts & Culture
Last Thursday night, the CLC Rec Hall transformed into the Pride Lands of Africa as Simba fought his Uncle Scar for his rightful spot as king of the animal kingdom. With stars sparkling from the rafters and a beautiful sunset backdrop made by our own drama crew, our...