by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 9, 2018 | Caring Community, Shabbat, Values
At the center of this week’s t’filah and shabbat services was last week’s Jewish value: Ometz Lev or Courage. Each day began with a different teaching about the importance of embracing challenges despite the limitations of fear. Campers from all...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 7, 2018 | Summer, Uncategorized
Living up high in the Berkshires means tons of fun, growing up, and building friendships that last a lifetime. The mountains are filled with an atmosphere of love and excitement that define being a Crane Lake camper, machon, or staff member. They also happen to be...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 6, 2018 | Summer, Traditions
Every year on the 4th of July, the histories of Crane Lake summers are remembered during our annual reading of “The Scroll.” From Nitzanim to Olim, Machon to Leadership Team, or newcomer to 19 year-returning staff, camps vibrant past reminds us of the importance of...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 4, 2018 | Summer, Uncategorized
Read all about daily life in the Crane Lake Bubble! These interviews, stories and photos are all created and produced by the campers. Each day, these slides are projected in the Chadar Ochel (Dining Hall)! Take a peek inside what it is really like at CLC! July 2,...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 2, 2018 | Summer
What is camp without campers? Camp is finally here! After ten months of waiting, Summer 2018 began with smiles and hugs as campers returned to their summer home for the first or seventh time. The heat didn’t stop the excitement and energy of Opening Day! Check...