by mozer | Oct 4, 2017 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Social Action, Youth & Family
On Sukkot, we build temporary dwellings to remind us of the temporary dwellings the Jewish people had while wandering in Egypt. This year, Sukkot means something very different to me. My name is Sam Goldenberg and I am part of the NFTY-TOR regional leadership as a...
by mozer | Oct 6, 2016 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Social Action, Uncategorized
by Zoe Berman, NFTY-TOR Programming Vice President My favorite version of the prayer Mi Chamocha is a mash up with “Redemption Song,” by Bob Marley. At NFTY-TOR’s Summerpalooza this September, we sang Bob Marley’s words with our arms wrapped around each other,...
by mozer | Jul 19, 2016 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Social Action, Youth & Family
by Avery Simon Last Thursday night, while most Niviimers were asleep, Cabin D’s beds were empty. Why, you may ask? Because here at camp sometimes amazing opportunities call for a delay in bedtime. At camp, we have incredible faculty members who come and teach our kids...
by mozer | Jul 3, 2016 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Social Action, Youth & Family
Assistant Director Alex Null talks about her planning of the S’ganim trip, and her experience traveling with a bright cohort of campers this session. In 2014, Greene Family Camp became a shelter for refugee children from Central America who arrived to Texas...