Geshmak to be a Yid

Geshmak to be a Yid

A Letter from Tzion Kaukira, Staff Member ’23    I am writing to express my sincere gratitude towards Camp for giving me the opportunity to be part of the Camp Newman wonderful community. It’s really been a pleasure being there this summer. Being the first...
A Very Camp-y B’not Mitzvah

A Very Camp-y B’not Mitzvah

by Margeaux Dressner-Wolberg, Rosh Chinuch & Rosh Tzofim ’23   At Newman, all ages have the opportunity to deepen their connections to Judaism and express themselves in new ways! On a very special Saturday this summer, 10 of our female+ shlichot...
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....