by mozer | Jul 3, 2018 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Israel, World Jewry, Youth & Family
by Rabbi Adrienne P. Scott, Associate Rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel in Houston, TX and a member of our GFC faculty. On a recent congregational trip to Israel, I heard from Rabbi Gilad Kariv. Rabbi Kariv is the President and CEO of the Israel Movement for Reform...
by mozer | Jun 29, 2018 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
by Ashley Rosen, an Avodah camper (Counselor-in-Training) from San Antonio, TX. She is also the NFTY-TOR Regional Board Communications Vice President. Throughout this past year, I remember impatiently waiting for the opportunity to return to camp. After not seeing...
by mozer | Jun 26, 2018 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
by Michaela Rollins a long time camper and staff member at GFC. She spent the last four summers working with our Avodah unit, and wanted to share her thoughts about the magic of GFC. How many slams in an old screen door? Depends how loud you shut it How many...
by mozer | Jun 19, 2018 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
Opening Blessing from Rabbi Andrew Terkel Roman Mars, host of the radio show 99% Invisible said that “we make the most marvelous things when our reach exceeds our grasp.” He’s talking about the moment when we strive for something just outside our...
by mozer | Jun 8, 2018 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
Adaptation of “A Mamma’s Prayer for Summer Camp” by Rabbi Phyllis Sommer adapted by Cantorial Soloist Sarah Avner, our Summer Education Director. May you experience learning and growth of both your bodies and minds. May you gain independence and feel comfort in...
by mozer | Jun 3, 2018 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Social Action, Youth & Family
by Hannah Bender, NFTY-TOR Programming Vice President 2018-2019 On June 2nd, I had a very profound and meaningful experience. I attended an Everytown for Gun Safety – a movement of Americans working together to end gun violence and build safer communities- event...
