Fun Hanukkah Family Games!

This Hanukkah, we want to bring the magic of camp to you at home! For each of the eight nights, we’ll share a fun and meaningful way to celebrate at home, camp-style. From games and music to crafts and adventures, we’re sharing these ideas to help you...

Be the Shamash This Hanukkah

As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, Hanukkah arrives as a powerful reminder of the light we can bring into the world. At GFC, we know that light isn’t just about candles, it’s about kindness, connection, and the sparks of joy we create together.  The story...

Remembering GFC Founding Rabbi, Roy Walter

This week, the Jewish community lost a giant. Rabbi Roy Walter was a rabbi at Congregation Emanu El in Houston since his ordination in 1970, spending 33 years as senior rabbi before becoming Rabbi Emeritus upon his retirement in 2011.  He was also one of the founding...

Lech L’cha & New Paths Ahead

With fall fully settling in and the days finally getting a bit cooler, I’ve been reflecting on how this season represents transition and new beginnings for the better. This month also marks a year since I stepped into the role of Assistant Director at GFC, something I...