by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 8, 2019 | Greening Reform Judaism, Uncategorized, Volunteerism, Youth & Family
Thankfully, we haven’t had to endure another flood to get up close and personal with animals at Crane Lake Camp. We are lucky enough to have a whole zoo for play and exploration! Our animals are small and large, from chickens and rabbits and guinea pigs to...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 7, 2019 | Parenting, Shabbat, Uncategorized, Values, Worship & Spirituality
by Chelsea Feuchs, Assistant Limud Director This week’s Torah portion is Korach and, to be honest, it’s diffuclt to explain to young campers. Essentially, a man named Korach instigates a rebellion against Moses and, as a result, is swallowed up by the earth...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 3, 2019 | Summer, Uncategorized
Breaking News!! This Summer 2019, Crane Lake Camp has adopted 4 amazing puppies to live at the bubble with us. They are all three months old. They are all cuddly, beautiful and more importantly, they are looking for a forever home. Campers may enter their names into a...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jun 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
During staff week, we host Yom Limud, a day of Jewish learning for all staff members with our rabbis, cantors, and educators from our congregations. This year, staff became students at Kesher College, a marvelous Jewish learning institution featuring unrivaled faculty...
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 | Jun 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Every year before camp begins, instructors, specialists, counselors and staff come from all over the world. This time is crucial; we get a chance to plan lessons, get to know one another and become a cohesive team. During these weeks we break off into our specialist...