Letters from Camp: Rabbi Shawna

Letters from Camp: Rabbi Shawna

In this edition of Around the Campfire, we’re sharing a reflection from Rabbi Shawna Brynjegard-Bialik who wrote about her time on faculty for a series called “Letters from Camp” >> published by HUC-JIR spotlighting alumni who are spending...
Israel Comes to Life

Israel Comes to Life

Am Yisrael, am Yisrael, am Yisrael chai! Our shlichim (Israeli staff) this summer truly bring life, passion, joy and excitement into every aspect of camp! Our shlichim contribute to camp life in a variety of different ways – some are general counselors, some are...
Racial Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Update

Racial Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Update

At Camp Newman, we believe every human is created b’tzelem Elohim, in the image of God.  With that, we are excited to expand our recognition and celebration of the many forms of diversity within the Jewish community and our camp community. Just as we celebrate our...
The Space is Just Details

The Space is Just Details

by Malcolm McElheney, CIT ’10, CIT Advisor ’13 While driving up the road to Camp to visit for this past weekend’s Alumni Shabbat, I felt a twinge of nervousness- something I had not felt going up that road since I was a first time camper twenty years ago....
Back Home, Again

Back Home, Again

Around the Campfire #2 In this installment of Around the Campfire, we hear from Rabbi Julie Bressler, camp and staff alumna, and currently a Rabbi at Temple Sinai – Oakland: While I attended URJ Camp Newman and Camp Swig as a young child and teen, my most...