by jared | Jun 30, 2015 | Summer 2015
The number 18 is a significant number in Judaism. Each Hebrew letter has a numerical value. The letters that are used to make the number 18 spell the word chai, which means, “life.” In Judaism, we recognize the blessing of life and so the number 18 or multiples of 18...
by jared | Jun 29, 2015 | Summer 2015
After waiting for 10 months, opening day for first session came quicker than we could believe. As everyone pulled up in their cars filled with family and friends, the excitement was contagious. Now that everyone is unpacked and settled in their bunk, the Crane Lake...
by jared | Jun 28, 2015 | Summer 2015
Lindsey: Why did you decide to apply for the Assistant Director position at URJ Crane Lake Camp last year? Brett: I love Crane Lake and I just didn’t want to leave. It was the perfect opportunity to stay and continue to grow in my second home. And of course, I wanted...
by jared | Jun 27, 2015 | Summer 2015
Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court decided that love is love, and same-sex couples deserve the same rights as opposite-sex couples. Not only was this a huge victory for people all over the country, but it was also a victory for the Crane Lake community. To...
by jared | Jun 25, 2015 | Summer 2015
An interview with Megan Jakar, a general counselor from London, England by Lindsey Blackman. Lindsey: How was your first experience eating peanut butter and jelly? Megan: Exhilarating!!! Lindsey: Tell me about the process of making it. Megan: With Max Klaben by my...
by jared | Jun 24, 2015 | Summer 2015
Twenty-one Jewish camp counselors meet each other at a hotel near Tel Aviv in Israel (this past January). Some know each other, others do not. Unbeknownst to ourselves, we were embarking on a crazy adventure and idea in its inaugural year. Okay, let’s be honest: we...
