by From the Crane Lake Blog | Aug 27, 2019 | Caring Community, Reform Jewish Living, Traditions, Worship, Worship & Spirituality
by Melissa Buyer-Witman, Eisner & Crane Lake Faculty Dean On Friday, July 19th, our Alumni, faculty, board members, generous supporters, leaders in the movement along with campers, and staff all gathered together to dedicate and celebrate our recently revitalized...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Aug 15, 2019 | Values, Why Camp, Worship & Spirituality
Maccabiah is in full swing this week at CLC, and the range of contests is wide…from soccer games and swim meets to Simon Says and Sing (composing and performing original spirited songs and skits); from Ultimate Frisbee and Chop (using a hatchet to break a log in...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 31, 2019 | Alumni, Caring Community, Education, Friendships, Worship, Worship & Spirituality
Crane Lake is a magical place where campers can journey all the way from Lower Nitzanim (9-10) to Olim (15-16). Then they have the option to go beyond to Israel with one another, and, eventually, to become Machon – our counselors in training – where they...
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 | Aug 3, 2018 | Traditions, Values, Worship, Worship & Spirituality
More Than Benches by Jake Rudolph, Digital Media Director It is more than just a space for prayer; It is a place where goals are met and summers are realized. It is a place where minor key songs turn into uplifting soul music With heartfelt dance moves that act...
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,...