by From the Crane Lake Blog | Nov 19, 2016 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Diversity, Featured
by Sarah “Jewish Life” Lauing, Associate Director This week’s Torah portion begins with Abraham sitting at the opening of his tent in the heat of the day. When three strangers walk by, Abraham jumps up and runs to greet them, wash their feet, and serve...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Nov 15, 2016 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Featured, Fundraising
We are blessed by the support and participation of our community members. Many in our kehillah kedoshah (holy community) go above and beyond and are generous in their tzedakah in addition to their generous spirit. We are fortunate to have a group of donors who...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Sep 10, 2016 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Reform Jewish Living, Shabbat, Worship, Worship & Spirituality
The word “Shoftim” is well known to Crane Lake campers as they sing to Fight Song and Maccabiah judges during our special events at camp. This week’s parasha is also called Shoftim, and holds a wealth of meaning that can be applied to camp. Maya...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Sep 9, 2016 | Alumni, Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Friendships, Youth & Family
Miss camp already? Your answer is right here! With school beginning and the seasons changing, parents are telling us what an incredible summer their children had and how much they miss camp! Campers miss their camp friends, their community, the adventure, Shabbat, and...
by jared | Aug 13, 2016 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, Education, Featured, Leadership, Reform Jewish Living, Summer 2016, Uncategorized
Taking time each summer to spend at Crane Lake Camp is a wonderful opportunity for our staff members. Some work as teachers and Jewish professionals year round, and look to camp during the summer for extra resources during the year. Some of the programs they run...
by jared | Aug 8, 2016 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Featured, Summer 2016
We love Trip Day! Each session, our campers go to awesome places on Trip Day! This session, Nitzanim had an amazing day at Lake Compounce in Bristol, CT and Bonim had a blast at Six Flags New England in Agawam, MA. Lower Chaverim soared on ziplines at the Ramblewild...
