by From the Crane Lake Blog | Aug 4, 2018 | Leadership, Values, Why Camp
by “Mamas” Lisa Tenenbaum (Assistant Limud Director) and Lauren Chizner (Limud Director) There is a special group of staff members at Crane Lake who over the years has lovingly been termed the Mamas, because each of us has, or has had, a child here at...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 22, 2018 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Leadership, Shabbat, URJ Camps Spotlight Topics, URJ Communications Themes, Values, Why Camp, Worship & Spirituality
by Rabbi Marci Bellows, faculty “You are not obligated to complete the task, but neither are you free to ignore it.” (Pirke Avot, 2:21) No matter one’s particular viewpoints or political leanings, we are undoubtedly living through a time of national division, strife,...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 16, 2018 | College Life, Diversity, Education, Friendships, Leadership, Marketing & Communications, Summer, Uncategorized, URJ Camps Spotlight Topics, Why Camp
Humid air marked a typical day at camp, but today was different. As a 10 year-old with no experience in any organized sport, baseball was the last activity I wanted to participate in. There were so many different tools and rules: “How do you put on a glove? What’s a...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 15, 2018 | Israel, Leadership, Marketing & Communications, URJ Camps Spotlight Topics
CLC alumnus Seth Mahler is headed to Netanya, Israel to compete in this years Lacrosse World Championship! From a camper at Crane Lake to an all-star lacrosse player, Seth has quite an interesting connection with Jewish life and sports. Since Seth is currently...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 11, 2018 | Leadership, Values, Why Camp
by Sarah Stein, Unit Head Team Leader This past week, I attended an evening program with Crane Lake’s Olim Girls, the rising 10th graders, our oldest campers. Many of them had been my very first campers when they were in Nitzanim, entering 4th grade, as our youngest...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jun 30, 2018 | 20s & 30s, Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, College Life, Leadership
During Crane Lake’s eight day training process, each staff member attends regular activities with different people while also facing unique experiences meant to push everyone out of their comfort zones. A multitude of opportunities for returning and new staff...