by jared | Jul 18, 2015 | Summer 2015
This Shabbat we welcomed several special guests to our Crane Lake community for our annual Camp Assembly. We had temple representatives, board members, camp ambassadors, donors, Crane Lake Alumni, and clergy join us for our beautiful Saturday Morning Shabbat T’fillah....
by jared | Jul 17, 2015 | Summer 2015
The smell of the BBQ sauce permeates your nostrils. The sound of the country music is heard all throughout the dining hall. The ribs feel messy and greasy but they taste oh so yummy. All of the senses are awakened on this night, Rib night. A long time camp tradition,...
by jared | Jul 17, 2015 | Summer 2015
This week’s Jewish Value is Manhigut, meaning leadership. Leadership is a common theme seen all around camp. From the Nitzanim campers all the way up to the staff, Manhigut is shown in many different ways. We asked campers and staff members how they show leadership on...
by jared | Jul 16, 2015 | Summer 2015
Trip day is always a great day filled with laughter and excitement. It is an awesome opportunity for campers to spend time with their closest friends outside of the Crane Lake bubble. This week Nitzanim, Bonim, Lower Chaverim and Upper Chaverim went off on four...
by jared | Jul 15, 2015 | Summer 2015
My first night at Crane Lake Camp ever took place in the beginning of August 2004, a mere 12 years when I was just a little lower Nitzanimer. That first day was a blur between the down pouring rain during drop off to my parents making my bed even though it was a top...
