Blog - URJ Crane Lake Camp

Balak: Building Praise-Worthy Communities

on July 21, 2019

Mah Tovu is a beloved piece of liturgy, words that have been set to countless tunes to open tefilah and set the tone of a service. These words are pulled from this week’s Torah portion, Balak, and they are a blessing given to the Israelite people by the diviner Balaam. In translation, the text reads, […]

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Jewish Value of the Week: Hakarat Hatov

on July 19, 2019

Listen to Rabbi Sara talk about our value of the week Hakarat Hatov (Gratitude)

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From Camp Staff to Camp Mom

on July 19, 2019

Alyson Bazeley was a camp staff member years ago and, with time, has become a camp mom and contributing faculty member.

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Fight Song 2019!!

on July 14, 2019

Watch all the clips from Fight Song 2019, including Bonim Boys, this year's champs!

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Torah at CLC: Chukat: Perseverance Even Without Promise

on July 14, 2019

by Chelsea Feuchs, Assistant Limud Director As a kid, I played softball in the town rec league and my dad helped coach the team. Twice a week we would go out to a local field and he would hit grounders, fly balls, and line drives to the team as we practiced catching. At first the […]

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Jewish Value of the Week: Teshuvah

on July 12, 2019

Mindy Sherry RJE reflects on this week's value of the week-- Teshuvah, or seeking forgiveness.

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Celebrating Our International Staff

on July 11, 2019

International Night celebrates our staff from all over the world!

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Staff Training at CLC: Making a Summer that Lasts a Lifetime

on July 10, 2019

Peel back they layers and have a look at how Crane Lake Camp builds a Summer that Lasts a Lifetime.

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Katie’s Ark

on July 8, 2019

We don't need another flood to gather the animals... Come explore Katie's ark and see what the campers learn to care for at the CLC Zoo.

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Torah at CLC: Korach and Justice Models

on July 7, 2019

by Chelsea Feuchs, Assistant Limud Director This week’s Torah portion is Korach and, to be honest, it’s diffuclt to explain to young campers. Essentially, a man named Korach instigates a rebellion against Moses and, as a result, is swallowed up by the earth along with his biggest supporters. The punishment is swift and brutal, and […]

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