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After several incredible fake outs, the waiting is over…Maccabia 2015 has finally begun!

10 years ago, I arrived at Crane Lake ready to move into Bunk 5 as a new Lower Bonim camper. I spent that summer swimming in the lake, trying the ropes course for the first time, and winning my first fight song.

This week has been full of fun! Unit Heads give an update on what their unit has been up to!

Yesterday Upper Bonim led our camp in Crane Lake’s own Journey for Justice in solidarity with the leaders of the Reform movement and the NAACP. Our entire camp marched 860 steps, one for each mile of the journey from Selma to DC.

Lower Bonim led Friday evening services while Upper Bonim led Saturday morning services. The theme for Friday night was Savlanut, or patience and the theme Saturday morning was how our actions make a difference.

The Jewish value of this week is Savlanut – patience. Whether it’s waiting in line at the salad bar, waiting for color war to breakout, or waiting for canteen, patience is key at camp.

“I came to Crane Lake Camp to create silk painted banners for the dining hall to beautify the space and bring camp life in”

Check out some photos from second session trip day!