Shalom! Almost every evening at camp, we have a different cabin lead T’fillot (services). Each camper writes a part and reads it before all of camp in between the prayers we say or sing as a community. This way, every camper gets the opportunity to share something of themselves with the wider camp, and to teach the community something about their values, Judaism, or their connection to our prayers. Our cabin services make each of our T’fillot that much more unique and meaningful. —Jacob Kraus, T’fillah Specialist 

GUCI Evening Service

July 1, 2014

Cabin 4 Topic: Up 4 Anything

Opening Song

Being up for anything: When you are up for anything, you have to take chances and maybe do things that other people don’t want to do. The Bar’chu is the preparation for prayer or the beginning of a conversation. When you are up for anything, you may need to start something new or prepare people for certain things. You may not want to, but you at least try, and even if you fail at least you tried! – Emma Covitz

Bar’chu

Our theme is up 4 anything. That relates to me, because last year I wouldn’t dare of even think of going to camp. But, this year I took that big step and welcomed myself into our Guci community. Since I took that big step, I realized that if I never did that, I would never experience the wonders I have at Guci. –Julia Schwartz

Maariv Aravim

 Our cabin theme is up 4 anything. To me, it means to be open to new ideas. If you are open to try new things, then you can have great experiences. When I first came to camp, I was a little bit nervous, but I was up for anything; so I tried it out, and ended up having tons of fun! –Zoe Nourie

Ahavat Olam

When I think of up for anything, I immediately think of the Sh’ma. The Sh’ma talks about listening, unity, and oneness. When I sing the Sh’ma, I feel oneness with G-d and I feel up and ready to pray. I pray and I have a new outlook on praying and my relationships. Then, when I have a new outlook on life, I try new things, which means I am really up for anything. So, now when you sing the Sh’ma, think of how you can be up 4 anything! Emily F.

Sh’ma/V’ahavta

My Aunt was up for anything, even if that meant she had to work harder to do that. In the Mi Chamocha, Moses and Miriam were not afraid to go into the Red Sea. They were up for anything, and my goal for Guci is to have everyone follow in their footsteps. Being strong, being brave, being courageous – that’s a hard thing to do. Yet, everyone can do it, they just choose not to. I strive to be up for anything. My Aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer. She did not let that ruin her life. She lived life to the fullest and she was happy by the time she passed away. –Sarah Silver

Mi Chamocha

The Hashkiveinu is all about thanking G-d for shelter and peace. If I didn’t have shelter, then I would be out in all of the rain. If we didn’t have peace, there would be so many things wrong with the world. Sometimes G-d can’t help, but you can help create peace everywhere! In and outside of the cabin. –Elyse Kadish

Hashkiveinu

Amidah (Avot V’Imahot, G’vurot, Kedushat Hashem)

Our theme is up for anything. At first, I didn’t want to do this service part, but because I was up for anything, I did it. Also, another example is: at first I didn’t want to do chug’s, because I thought it would be boring, but now that I’m doing chug’s it’s very fun and I’m up for it everyday. –Siona Diamond

Shalom Rav

The Silent Prayer is about you and how you can tell G-d everything or ask G-d anything for hope, bravery, or just anything. My cabins theme is up 4 anything, so G-d has given me bravery.-Anna S.

Silent Prayer, Yih’yu L’ratzon

Being up for anything means trying new things and giving the benefit of the doubt. This reminds me of the Aleinu because the new things we try makes us unique and who we are. Here at camp, I’ve tried many things that I would have never thought about doing, but made me feel so happy afterwards. -Abby Foster

Aleinu L’shabeiach

The Kadish Yatom reminds me of my Grandmother, which is kind of odd to say. But, since it’s about celebration of life, it reminds me of her, because all she did was celebrate life. If she could tell me anything right now, she would say, “Stay up 4 anything.” Even though she can’t be here with me today when I try something new; I remember her advice. –Emily Waterman

Mourner’s Kaddish

Closing Song