Maccabia Day 1!

Maccabia Day 1!

After several incredible fake outs, the waiting is over…Maccabia 2015 has finally begun! Last night, during Todd Yahney, a video with footage from Maccabia 2001 and 2014 suddenly appeared. Past generals entered the beit am with blue and white masks hiding their...
When Friends Become Family

When Friends Become Family

10 years ago, I arrived at Crane Lake ready to move into Bunk 5 as a new Lower Bonim camper. I spent that summer swimming in the lake, trying the ropes course for the first time, and winning my first fight song. I spent that summer getting to know the girls who grew...
Unit Head Reflection #3

Unit Head Reflection #3

Nitzanim  Trip day, trip day, oooh ahhh! The last two weeks have been like a roller coaster at Lake Compounce. From opening day to rib night, camp may be winding down but you would never know. Campers are running from place to place for fake outs in preparation for...
Praying with Our Feet: Crane Lake Journeys for Justice

Praying with Our Feet: Crane Lake Journeys for Justice

The NAACP is currently leading an 860-mile march from Selma, AL to Washington, D.C., calling it “America’s Journey for Justice.” Along the way, they will rally for four issues relating to racial justice, calling out: “our lives, our votes, our jobs, and our schools...
Shabbat Snippets 8/8

Shabbat Snippets 8/8

This Shabbat, Bonim led services. Lower Bonim led Friday evening services while Upper Bonim led Saturday morning services. The theme for Friday night was Savlanut, or patience and the theme Saturday morning was how our actions make a difference. Saturday was a very...