by jared | Sep 3, 2015 | From the Blog
By Deborah Pehr, Congregation Beth Israel, Austin, TX Before leaving for ten of the most memorable days of my life, Rabbi Asher Knight left us with an important question to consider throughout our trip: For whom are we responsible? As a group of teenagers, we went...
by jared | Sep 3, 2015 | From the Blog
by Dylan Kort, NFTY-TOR Membership Vice President, Temple Shalom in Dallas This summer I participated in an amazing opportunity that Greene Family Camp had to offer. For the first time, as part of Greene’s year-round programming initiative, GFC partnered with Mitzvah...
by jared | Sep 3, 2015 | From the Blog
On Friday, July 10 at our 40th reunion, GFC gave out Chai Awards to those who have made a deep impact on our camp community. Over the next week, we will post statements from our Chai Award winners on their time at camp, and its effect on their lives. Below is the...
by jared | Sep 3, 2015 | From the Blog
40. Reunions Every five years! 39. The Barn From the puppy house to horseback riding, we love hanging out at the barn. 38. Visiting Faculty We love it when our Rabbis and Jewish Educators come to visit! Plus, they always bring good snacks. 37. The Game Room Because...
by jared | Sep 3, 2015 | From the Blog
L’dor vador nagid godlecha L’dor vador… we protect this chain From generation to generation L’dor vador, these lips will praise Your name Greene Family Camp is a special place, where generations of campers and staff members can come together and be united in...
by jared | Sep 3, 2015 | From the Blog
Shalom from Amsterdam! Sheila and I have just said goodbye to your kids at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (which is incredible, by the way). We transferred them from our Warsaw flight, through European Union passport check, and to their departure gate for Tel Aviv. They...