by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 29, 2016 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Israel, Summer 2016
We’re a Mishlachat of proud Israelis. And… We don’t ride camels. We did once, on Birthright. We never lived in the desert, and no, we don’t eat falafel or hummus for breakfast. We don’t wear a yarmulke on a daily basis. But we do fast on...
by jared | Jul 8, 2016 | Camps & NFTY, Featured, Israel, Summer 2016
by Lisa Tenenbaum, Director of Israel Engagement Israel learning at camp is an integral part of our Jewish education program, and we are proud of the way we teach Israel to our campers. Throughout the past few years, we have worked to develop and elevate our Israel...
by jared | Jul 2, 2016 | Camps & NFTY, Education, Featured, Israel, Summer 2016, Uncategorized
Last summer’s Olim campers (OXV) are traveling through Eastern Europe and Israel this summer with NFTY in Israel. We are lucky to receive Shabbat-o-grams from their group each Shabbat to hear about their adventures! Crane Lake Camp are ya listening,...
by jared | Jun 27, 2016 | Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, Education, Featured, Friendships, Israel, Summer 2016, Uncategorized
It is Opening Day here at CLC, and while we have been welcoming our campers to camp (it’s going great!), 57 of last year’s Olim campers departed last night for another exciting experience! Each summer, Crane Lake campers who are entering 11th grade, have...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jun 18, 2016 | Camps & NFTY, Featured, Israel, Summer, Uncategorized
This is Nimi’s first summer at CLC, and he is excited to be a ropes instructor! He is from Hadera, Israel. He just finished his time in the army, where he specialized in artillery forces. His favorite camp food so far are hamburgers, he loves to hike and juggle, and...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | May 12, 2016 | 20s & 30s, Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Israel, Social Action, Volunteerism
This is the fourth installment of our “My Israel Story” series. All week, we’ll be sharing personal photos and stories from our staff about their connection to Israel in honor of Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day) on May 10-12. We look...