by mrollins | Jan 21, 2022 | From the Blog
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...
by mrollins | Dec 22, 2021 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
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....
by mrollins | Dec 5, 2021 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
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...
by mrollins | Dec 4, 2021 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
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...
by mrollins | Dec 3, 2021 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Uncategorized, Youth & Family
Tonight’s Hanukkah blog post was recorded by Adielle Einstein, Bella ZIlbermann, and Ella Minc, three GFC campers
by mrollins | Dec 2, 2021 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Israel, Youth & Family
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...
