by rwaldorf | Jan 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
My GUCI Memories by Stacy Walter Katz Bug juice. N’kayon. Anaf project. Mud boy. T’fillot. Announcements. Lover’s Lane. The scent of Prell shampoo. There are still certain words, phrases, sounds and smells that trigger a flood of amazing memories and bring me right...
by rwaldorf | Nov 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
"Where I'm From" by Rhys Ivan As a senior in high school, I have the opportunity to take a number of elective courses in addition to my core classes. One of these classes is a Contemporary Issues class, focused on educating high school students on discrimination and...
by rwaldorf | Oct 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Sukkot in December? Celebrate Life. Celebrate Music. Support Ethan. by Rabbi Mark CovitzDirector One of the greatest successes of this past summer at Goldman Union Camp Institute is, very simply, that the summer was a great success. The challenges presented by the...
by rwaldorf | Sep 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
"What do you do the rest of the year?" by Joe SladeSenior Assistant Director “What do you do the rest of the year?” This is a question I am frequently asked, particularly in August and September, once the camp season has drawn to a close. The truth of the...
by rwaldorf | Aug 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Rituals and Traditions Dear Parents, As we come to the end of Kallah Bet, and the end of summer 2013 at GUCI, I can’t help but be proud of all that has been accomplished here this summer. One of the most important parts of this camp’s mission is the building of Jewish...