How Judaism Makes Us Better

How Judaism Makes Us Better

How Judaism Makes Us Better Goldman Union Camp Institute July 16, 2013 Cabin 11: How Judaism Makes Us Better OPENING SONG Being Jewish has bettered me by allowing me to understand others and their religions. Being Jewish, I’ve learned patience and passion. These are...
Sing Unto God

Sing Unto God

Sing Unto God “Shiru l’Adonai shir chadash; shiru l’Adonai kol ha’aretz” Sing a new song to God; all the earth sing to God.  – Psalm 96 Dear Parents, Goldman Union Camp Institute is defined by so many different components that go into making it such a special...
How Music Affects Prayer

How Music Affects Prayer

Cabin 3 Service: How Music Affects Prayer Goldman Union Camp Institute July 18, 2013 Cabin 3: How Music Affects Prayer OPENING SONG When you turn your radio on in the car, you’re ready to sing. It’s the same with the Barchu. You know you’re ready to pray when you say...
The Greatest Musical Of All Time

The Greatest Musical Of All Time

The Greatest Musical Of All Time By Rich KeitelProject Director A quick rundown of my background. I am a full tenured professor of theatre at Point Park University in Pittsburgh. I am also a professional director and equity actor with over 100 productions to my...
Cabin 5 Service

Cabin 5 Service

Cabin 5 Service Goldman Union Camp Institute June 24, 2013 Cabin 5: Jewish Dreams OPENING SONG Judaism is an endless sea of dreams. Reoccurring themes of peace and forever praising God are ever-present amongst countless prayers and writings of Judaism. In the Bar’chu,...
Cabin 17 Service

Cabin 17 Service

Cabin 17 Service Goldman Union Camp Institute June 19th, 2013 Cabin 17: Holy Moments  OPENING SONG Holiness is a term that has a different meaning to everyone. I feel holy when I step onto the grounds of GUCI when the humid air swiftly touches my face. But the most...