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What Is Jewish Geography Zoom Racing, Anyway?
One of the most surprisingly positive things that has come out of this unusual time has been the connections people have sought out. Being home has given us the opportunity and platform to connect with friends and family regularly, and reconnect with people with whom...
The Importance of Being Together
This week on the blog, Rabbi Erin talks about our holy community, the importance of being together, and the priority we place on communication with all of you. One of the most surprising elements of being physically distant from our community for so long has...
What Makes GFC Special?
July 4th, 2020 was supposed to be GFC's 45th Anniversary Reunion Celebration. Almost 1,000 people would have arrived in Bruceville, TX to reconnect with one another, reminisce on the good times spent at camp, and celebrate the magic we have all experienced. However,...
Shabbat ShaSnippet: DIY Family Talit
During the Friday Shabbat Blessings at Greene Family Camp, our counselors spread bunk tallitot over their campers and bless them with the Priestly Benediction. Over the summer, bunks create bunk tallitot at the beginning of the session. By creating their personalized...
Todah Rabah – THANK YOU Summer 2020 Staff and Faculty!
At camp, we frequently talk about the “magic of camp.” Especially throughout this challenging time, we’ve seen that camp magic doesn’t just lie in the activities, physical space, or traditions… it lies in the people.
Staying Connected With GFC After Session Fun!
These last three weeks have gone by in the blink of an eye! Thank you all for your participation, your support, and your enthusiasm, as we created this brand-new summer experience. Although we cannot be together in person, we have had such a great time creating...
Shabbat Sha-Snippet for Chopped: Challah Edition!
https://youtu.be/iMfmJBcIsGo “It’s a lot like making a friendship bracelet, except you get to eat it!” -Caroline Mellow Step One: Gather Ingredients and Make Dough! Gather Ingredients 1 pack instant yeast 4 – 4 ½ cups of flour 1 tsp salt 1/3 cup sugar 1...
Shabbat Sha-Snippet: Make Your Own Havdalah Kit
Make your own Havdalah kit
How the GFC Community Can Pursue Justice and Stand Strong Together
One of the first things Loui Dobin told me when I began my journey as an assistant director at Greene Family Camp was, “Family is our middle name.”...
Shabbat ShaSnippet: How our Cornerstone Fellows Prepare for Shabbat at Home
This week, our Cornerstone Fellows share how they prepare for Shabbat at Camp and how they’ve brought those traditions home this summer! Morgan Ducar At camp, my favorite part of preparing for Shabbat is the Shabbat Stroll. Coming together as a community, it...