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...
by mrollins | Dec 1, 2021 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog
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...
by mrollins | Nov 30, 2021 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
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...
by mrollins | Nov 29, 2021 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
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...
by mrollins | Nov 28, 2021 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
Tonight’s Hanukkah blog post was written by Lihi Solomonov, a Summer 2021 Mishlachat member, photographer, and Chalutzim counselor. Hanukkah is one of my favorite holidays, and it is for a good reason. For eight nights, we get to spend time with loved ones,...
by mrollins | Oct 22, 2021 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Torah, Youth & Family
This week’s torah portion, Parashat Vayeira, teaches the mitzvah of hachnasat orchim: the importance of hospitality and kindness to strangers. In Parshat Vayeira, Abraham shows incredible hospitality by welcoming guests to his tent. Not only did he and his wife Sarah...