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      Dedicating our Outdoor Sanctuary

      on August 27, 2019

      by Melissa Buyer-Witman, Eisner & Crane Lake Faculty Dean On Friday, July 19th, our Alumni, faculty, board members, generous supporters, leaders in the movement along with campers, and staff all gathered together to dedicate and celebrate our recently revitalized outdoor sanctuary. Nothing could stifle the sense of community or gratitude we felt in coming together, […]


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      Maccabia 2019

      on August 27, 2019

      Chop, Tug, Hatchet, Rope Burn, Apache, Sing, and Banner. These are the elements that make up our Color War and Maccabia 2019 was one for the ages! Re-live the magic in this video.


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    • Jewish Value of the Week: Kehillah

      on August 15, 2019

      Rabbi Darcie Crystal of Hebrew Union College spoke beautifully on the Jewish Value of kehillah - community. Here is what she had to share at tefillah.


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    • “We Remember When . . .” Growing Up in West Stockbridge in the 1950’s

      on August 13, 2019

      A Series of Recollections by John Bormolini and Friends. This article was originally printed in West Stockbridge’s monthly newsletter, the Local Yokel. Reposted with permission. Until 1954, Crane Lake Camp (CLC), one of the many camps in the Berkshires, was owned and operated by George Kaplan. Then it was sold to Ed Ulanoff, his wife […]


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    • Moses the Mensch

      on August 12, 2019

      Second session’s play was Moses the Mensch, a dramatic presentation of the story of Moses.  We were transported to the time of the Torah with the excellent set and costumes. The cast had the audience in stitches with the comedic timing. What made this play even more special was that the author of the play, […]


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    • Devarim: The Importance of Repetition

      on August 10, 2019

      Chelsea talks about in riching the lives of all Crane Lake campers and counselors through our services and traditions at camp. How we may continue to grow each and every day and to be the kinds of caretakers who facilitate that growth in our campers and children.


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    • Savlanut– Patience: Because Nothing worth being, ever happened overnight.

      on August 8, 2019

      Read Cantor Brad's blog about patience and Jewish continuity at camp.


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    • Machon Leadership Program

      on August 7, 2019

      Media Specialist and Machon Lulu Carson tells about her experience in the Machon Leadership Program through summer 2019.


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    • Whats it’s like to be a Rabbi at Camp

      on August 5, 2019

      Read how camp is a magical place for everyone, including those that are teaching our campers about our Jewish values!


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    • Matot-Masei: One People, Many Homes

      on August 4, 2019

      Read how camp can be a place for so many people to feel safe and cared for!


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