by jshkolnick | Jul 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Written by Shirah Kraus Shavua Tov GUCI friends and family. Every week we have been making a havdalah-inspired post. In this service, we bless the sweetness of Shabbat (juice), the fragrant smells (spices), and the light (fire) that we hope to bring with us into the...
by jshkolnick | Jul 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Written by the Garin Kallah Aleph Staff During shiur, Garin studied The Jewish Family; a value that highlights how differentiation in family is positive. The campers participated in activities and group discussions regarding their families make up, Judaism, and...
by jshkolnick | Jul 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Written By, Shirah Kraus Juice: Our long-time camp doctor, affectionately known as Scotty Doc, grew up at GUCI and has stayed in touch with many camp friends. This past week, he enjoyed celebrating a birthday with one friend who was once his Gezah camper. Spice:...
by jshkolnick | Jul 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Written by Lauren Sharp Bernstein Did you know that attending Shabbat services could change your life, forever? Yes, I am serious, spending an evening at synagogue could change your life. Here’s how it changed mine. When I was 13, My mom and I were at Shabbat services...
by jshkolnick | Jun 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
The below post was written by Avodahnik Sam Steed, Blue Team Captain, following our Yom Sport (color war day). This summer I was given the remarkable opportunity to serve as a Yom Sport captain for the blue team and it was one of the most rewarding, amazing days of my...
by jshkolnick | Jun 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Written by Shirah Kraus Juice: Stefanie, our camper-care intern is new to GUCI and just arrived at camp. She says “This past week has been a wonderful whirlwind of new places, people, and traditions! While this was my first week at GUCI, the camper interactions that I...