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An appreciation to summers spent in paradise
Jewish Journal
January 26, 2012
In the classic male-bonding film “Stand By Me,” based on a Stephen King novella, there is a line of dialogue at the end that I have never forgotten: “I never had friends later on like the ones I had when I was 12 … does anyone?”
Shorter summer challenges camps
Rachel Heller
January 26, 2012
“Early-start” is finally starting. After delaying implementation of a new, earlier school calendar last year, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will begin classes three weeks sooner this fall for the majority of students.
Foundations Mentor Support Camps
Jewish Journal
June 28, 2011
Many California overnight camps have philanthropies to thank for their success as enrollment and interest in Jewish camp increases. Programs such as One Happy Camper and the Grinspoon Institute are helping send first-time campers to camp and offering free consulting to the camps, respectively.
More Than Just Fun in the Sun
Jewish Journal
May 27, 2010
Hiking at Camp Alonim\n\nNow that it’s June, most parents have made their children’s summer plans. If your kids are enrolled in a Jewish summer camp, you probably have reasons for selecting a particular facility. But how much do you really know about what your children will experience during their session? What types of Jewish activities happen each week? What is the level of observance? What do kids really take away from their time at camp?\n\nTo find out, we checked in with participants and leaders at some local Jewish sleep-away camps:\n
Camps Spotlight Double Standard
Michael J. Jordan
March 16, 2006
Armed gunmen roamed freely in U.N. refugee camps. They stockpiled weapons, recruited refugees and launched cross-border attacks. In response, opposing forces attacked the camps, aiming for the gunmen — but sometimes cutting down civilians in the process.
The Treasures on Top of the Mountain
Lisa Alcalay Klug
November 17, 2005
Masada, which represents a stronghold of Jewish courage and defiance, is among Israel\’s most visited sites. Located in the Judean Desert, adjacent to the Dead Sea, King Herod the Great built Masada 2,100 years ago as both his winter palace and a place where he would retreat in times of crisis.
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