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Thank you, Stefani Rozen!
Dear Camp Community, With each new year, we are all faced with new celebrations and new beginnings. We look back on everything that we have experienced together, we appreciate the lessons that we have learned, and we look toward the future with the confidence that we...
Celebrating Loui Dobin
Having just welcomed the Jewish year 5780, we know that the months ahead will bring opportunities for us to mark meaningful milestones and celebrations. Perhaps one of the most poignant will be to recognize Loui Dobin who, after 42 years, has announced his retirement...
Building a Sukkah vs. Going to Camp; How Both Actions Honor the Holiday of Sukkot
As the holiday of Sukkot approaches, we wanted to take some time to reflect on the symbolism of the Sukkah, and its parallels with camp.
L’Dor V’Dor: The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same
Former camper and staff member, Rabbi Amy Ross, reminisces about her time at GFC. She leaves us with the sentiment, that while the buildings may change over the years, the beauty of camp comes from the experiences that we have- and that beauty will remain from generation to generation.
Our Garden: A Reflection by Saba Ron
Just in time for Rosh Hashanah, we share a very special reflection on our Garden by Saba Ron Bernstein… who entrusts us with his secret Bedouin Tea recipe!
Sukkot Family Retreat: A Sukkah Open For All
GFC’s Sukkot Family Retreat is a blast for families of all ages; whether you’re checking out camp for the first time or returning to see your old friends, this weekend is all about having fun together at camp.
Sukkot Family Retreat Coloring Page
Sukkot Family Retreat is around the corner! We have created this coloring page for your family to color in preparation for the fun weekend. Post a picture of your final product with the hashtag #GFCSukkotFamilyRetreat to be featured on our social media!
Talk Camp Tuesday – Volume 1
At GFC, we celebrate the idea that #CampFriendsAreTheBestFriends. In a world where “friend” has become a verb instead of a noun, camp is one of the only places where true friendships are cultivated and grown through meaningful experiences.
Back to School Blessings
As our campers head back to school and our camp community begins the new year, GFC is gearing up for an amazing 2020 season! There is so much fun to look forward to this year... weekends at camp, events in your cities, programs at your Jewish Community Centers and...
GFC Stories: A video series about the magic of GFC
Over the summer, two of our cornerstone fellows, Shaked Akrish and Or Schreiber took on a very special project. They spoke to many members of our camp community and asked them to share their GFC story on video. This week on the blog, we are sharing them all together;...