by mrollins | Dec 9, 2020 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
Hanukkah Night 1, by Zoe Makler As a summer staff member at GFC, the days can sometimes blur together, but some unforgettable staff moments have the power to transform your entire outlook on camp and life. Upon receiving an invitation cordially inviting me to light...
by mrollins | Sep 18, 2020 | From the Blog, Youth & Family
This week on the blog, Rabbi Erin invites us to reflect on the past year; to hold on to the things that bring us joy and let go of the things that cause us pain. God’s Boxes I have in my hands two boxes Which God gave me to hold. God said, “Put all your sorrows in the...
by mrollins | Sep 15, 2020 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
Dear Greene Camp Family, We are about to reach the High Holiday season. In a couple of days, the Jewish calendar will usher in a New Year. We pray that 5781 will bring health, safety, joy, happiness, patience and change for our families, friends, and ourselves. For...
by mrollins | Aug 24, 2020 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
As our campers begin a new year of classes and our camp community looks forward to the year ahead, GFC is gearing up for an amazing 2021 season! There is so much fun to look forward to this year, and we are excited to welcome celebrate everyone’s arrival back to...
by mrollins | Aug 21, 2020 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
One of the most surprisingly positive things that has come out of this unusual time has been the connections people have sought out. Being home has given us the opportunity and platform to connect with friends and family regularly, and reconnect with people with whom...
by mrollins | Jul 9, 2020 | 2020 Updates, Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
This week on the blog, Rabbi Erin talks about our holy community, the importance of being together, and the priority we place on communication with all of you. One of the most surprising elements of being physically distant from our community for so long has...