by mrollins | Jul 9, 2020 | 2020 Updates, Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
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...
by mrollins | Jul 6, 2020 | 2020 Updates, Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
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....
by mrollins | Jul 3, 2020 | 2020 Updates, Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
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...
by mrollins | Jul 2, 2020 | 2020 Updates, Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
Today on the Blog, Assistant Director McKenzie shares gratitude for everyone who made Summer 2020 a success. 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...
by mrollins | Jun 29, 2020 | 2020 Updates, Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
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...
by mrollins | Jun 26, 2020 | 2020 Updates, Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
“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 ¼ cup warm water 1/3 cup of...
