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Celebrating Michaela
When I think about the things that have defined who I am – as an individual, as a member of the Jewish community, as a leader, a mentor, a co-worker, and as a friend – my 21 years as a camper, counselor, Unit Head, and Assistant Director at Greene Family Camp are what...
Celebrating Melissa
I arrived at Camp for the first time on April 26th, 2018. Unlike many of Greene's staff members, I never went to GFC (or any camp!), and this was my first time setting foot at Greene. I knew no one except Senior Assistant Director Ethan Lane-Miller, who started my...
Retirement – Part Deaux
The end of December is rapidly approaching. I know this because Hannukah and Thanksgiving are in the rearview mirror and “Sylvester” (the Israeli moniker for the non-High-Holiday new year) is rapidly approaching. With it comes the anniversary of my first retirement....
Hanukkah Night 8: A Summer of Miracles
Tonight's Hanukkah blog post was written by Mike Mason, a camp parent and our Summer 2021 Head Song Leader (and comedic relief). At Greene Family Camp it is often said, “summer at camp is the Shabbat of the year.” But wait! What if summer at camp is also the...
Hanukkah Night 7: Acting a Light for Others
Tonight's Hanukkah Blog Post was written by Gabe Kopit, a long-time GFC camper and Summer staff member, and our Year-Round Events Host. Standing on top of the alpine tower as a twelve year old, I felt like I was standing on top of the world. I had attempted to beat...
Hanukkah Night 6: Why is Camp a Light in Our Lives?
Tonight's Hanukkah blog post was recorded by Adielle Einstein, Bella ZIlbermann, and Ella Minc, three GFC campers
Hanukkah Night 5: The Light of GFC
Tonight’s Hanukkah blog post was written by Aya Margalit, a long-time GFC Shaliach and staff member, and the Summer 2021 Rosh Mishlachat. A miracle is an anomaly in nature, something that seems impossible. Reality shows us time and again that our perception of what is...
Hanukkah Night 4: From Maui to Bruceville
Tonight’s Hanukkah blog post was written by Makaela Cooper, a 2021 first-time camper! I had a long journey from Hawaii to Texas to attend GFC, and the light and joy that GFC brought into my life was amazing. Greene Family Camp has brought so much light and happiness...
Hanukkah Night 3: “Nes gadol haya GFC” – A Great Miracle Happened at GFC.
Tonight’s Hanukkah blog post was written by Rabbi Todd Doctor, our Summer 2021 Session 2 Jewish Life Director. GFC has become a place where I see and experience great miracles happening each and every summer. I have come to treasure the experience of spending time at...
Hanukkah Night 2: There is No Place Like GFC
Tonight's Hanukkah blog post was written by Lexie Lowey, a long time GFC camper and a Summer 2021 Avodahnik Camp is my safe place, my happy place, and the one place I can truly be me. My favorite memories with my favorite people happened at camp. Camp experiences are...