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Shalom! My name is Sam Pollak, and I’m excited to be the Judaic Studies Director at GUCI! This is my second summer in this position, and I’m thrilled to be able to work with our counselors again to help our campers learn and explore Judaism as they grow in their...

With camp just around the corner, we're re-visiting a post from 2013. Enjoy! by Joe Slade Today is the first day of an annual tradition here at Goldman Union Camp—it’s the start of Precamp! Precamp is a week-long process during which we literally and metaphorically...

by Joe Slade This Thursday, May 1, will mark the 39th time that a particular group of dedicated men has assembled at Goldman Union Camp to donate their time towards making camp a better place. In 1975, Bernie Solomon, a camp parent from Temple Congregation Shomer...

by Ari Kalfus Mark: Very few of you are aware of a situation that occurred this summer at Goldman Union Camp Institute. Our senior assistant director, Joe Slade, was suffering from quite a serious illness. He is still not cured, but he is mending, and he is supported...

Asher and Nathan Moskowitz, longtime campers and children of GUCI alumnus Rabbi Michael Moskowitz, will celebrate their b’nai mitzvah next month. The next day, they will support their friend and GUCI family member Ethan Kadish, by leading a 5k fun run/walk titled “I...

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 back to 9349 Moore...

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 prejudice in order...

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 June 29th lightning strike were many, and were daunting. Of course, the...

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 matter is that the year-round staff at GUCI is busy...

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 identity; and so I am...

Goldman Union Camp Institute August 1, 2013 Cabin 7: Where Judaism Can Take Me   OPENING SONG The Barchu is the beginning and preparation for services. Judaism has prepared me for living a good, Jewish life. From the very first day of camp my first year to now, I have...

Goldman Union Camp Institute August 2, 2013 Cabin 17: How Judaism Connects Us As a Unit   Mah Tovu pg 192 [Part redacted by wish of camper] Please turn to page two hundred and twenty six and rise for the Barchu. Barchu pg 226 Jews have been spread across the world...

By Ari Kalfus Communications Specialist   It is with a heavy heart that I say “Shalom, GUCI family!” for the final time this summer. As I finish my last few projects, I want to take the time to thank all of you for reading our blog and following us on social...

Goldman Union Camp Institute July 31, 2013 Cabin 2: What Makes a Good Friend   OPENING SONG I love my friends that I make at GUCI. My first year at camp I had an invitation. I was scared but I made new friends on the way and I really am sad when I leave camp. I like...

Goldman Union Camp Institute July 23, 2013 Cabin 14: How We Create a Jewish Community   OPENING SONG The Barchu is an invitation to prayer. Ever since I can remember, GUCI has been the most inviting place in my life. Even the Jewish community of GUCI grows when people...