by ayoakum | Aug 11, 2017 | From the Blog
By Ruben Arquilevich, Executive Director of URJ Camp Newman “I am my best at Camp” “My best friends are from Camp” “I love celebrating Judaism at Camp” “Camp is home” “I learn and grow so much at Camp” “Camp saved my life” “Why can’t camp be all year long?” “Why can’t...
by ayoakum | Aug 11, 2017 | From the Blog
By Rachel Dubowe, URJ Camp Newman’s Nefesh Director Rachel Dubowe has acted as URJ Camp Newman’s summer camp Nefesh Director for the past two years, and this year, we’re excited to announce that she’ll be our year-round intern, helping to make our camp more inclusive...
by ayoakum | Aug 11, 2017 | From the Blog
By Rabbi Morley T. Feinstein of University Synagogue I’ve now spent 33 summers at camp, where I’ve served as a member of the rabbinic faculty for a few weeks. I get a chance to meet wonderful people who love kids, work with all ages of campers, help deal with staff,...
by ayoakum | Aug 4, 2017 | From the Blog
By Alaina Yoakum, URJ Camp Newman Director of Marketing & Communications In just a few hours, something magical is going to happen at camp. Campers, counselors and staff will dress up in their very best whites and gather together – many campers for the first time...
by ayoakum | Aug 2, 2017 | From the Blog
We are thrilled to introduce you to… your head counselors! Also known as Rashim, these counselors will be your primary contacts in case you have any questions about your camper while they’re at camp. If you need to reach them, please call our main camp...