by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 20, 2018 | Alumni, Featured, Friendships, Outreach, Parenting, Shabbat, The Jewish World, URJ Camps Spotlight Topics, Why Camp, Youth & Family
Our Camp History By Meredith and Josh Clarin It’s hard to describe the excitement and great sense of pure and unwavering love that goes into the remarkable fact that just a few weeks ago, we drove through the red gates of Crane Lake. Taking our oldest daughter,...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 9, 2018 | Caring Community, Shabbat, Values
At the center of this week’s t’filah and shabbat services was last week’s Jewish value: Ometz Lev or Courage. Each day began with a different teaching about the importance of embracing challenges despite the limitations of fear. Campers from all...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Aug 18, 2017 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Reform Jewish Living, Shabbat
Missing camp and wish you could celebrate Shabbat just like we do in the bubble? Follow these simple steps! Step One: Cook a special Shabbat Schnitzel using these recipes from our Israeli chef. Step Two: Dress up in your favorite Shabbat outfit. Step Three: Write...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Mar 1, 2017 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Education, Shabbat
Shabbat Shalom! We are thrilled that so many Crane Lakers are celebrating Shabbat Across America this Friday night by inviting members of our community into their homes or synagogues for Shabbat dinner! No matter where or how you are enjoying Shabbat this week, we...
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 | Jun 25, 2016 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Featured, Shabbat, Summer 2016
by Carol Clopper, Camper Care Coordinator 10 for 2. At Crane Lake Camp, we often say the campers live 10 months of the year, waiting for the 2 months (or so) of camp. Truthfully, the campers aren’t the only ones! Many returning staff live 10 for 2 as well. Year after...
