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 From the Crane Lake Blog | Nov 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
There are so many things that make Crane Lake unique and important to the lives of our campers and staff. This includes everything from the unforgettable friendships we make to writing our own stories into the Crane Lake history books. This summer will be a...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Nov 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
It’s almost Thanksgiving, and we can’t help but keep smiling about this past summer at Crane Lake and how special it really was. Sometimes it takes time to realize the power of a summer like the summer of 2014, and we think now is a good time to reflect on the...