by From the Crane Lake Blog | Aug 12, 2019 | Arts & Culture, Jewish Arts & Culture, Reform Jewish Living
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...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 16, 2019 | Jewish Arts & Culture, Reform Jewish Living, The Jewish World, Traditions, Values
By Lisa Tenenbaum, Assistant Limud Director Since the summer of 2000, I have had the privileged of serving as part of the Leadership Team at CLC. I held several different positions, and was able to watch my own children , as well as dozens of campers, grow up here and...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 14, 2019 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Jewish Arts & Culture, Traditions, Uncategorized
Fight Song 2019 was a battle for the ages and all units came prepared with songs that made the Rec Hall rumble. With great themes and songs including Old Town Road, Spiderverse, Live Aid, Fiddler on the Roof and so much more the competition was fierce!! However the...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jun 23, 2019 | Jewish Arts & Culture, Shabbat, Uncategorized
by Chelsea Feuchs, Assistant Limud Director In this week’s Torah portion, Beha’alotcha, God instructs the High Priest Aaron on how to light ceremonial lamps. He is told to “raise light” to the candles, a somewhat odd phrase that invites further commentary. The great...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Sep 12, 2018 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Jewish Arts & Culture, Values
This summer, Upper Chaverim was lucky enough to work with our friend, visiting artist Noam Katz, to create an original song for camp. The value that week was Nedivut, or Generosity, which is an integral part of our Culture of Kindness. Inspired a little bit by the...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Nov 23, 2017 | Arts & Culture, Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Jewish Arts & Culture, Uncategorized, Worship, Worship & Spirituality
We at Crane Lake are grateful for oh so many things! Over the summer, Nitzanim campers explored gratitude through nature, art, text, movement, and music. The music group worked with Cantor Brad Hyman to create an original song describing all the things they are...
