by rslaton | Mar 4, 2022 | From the Blog, Uncategorized
Our Torah portions recently and this week in the book of Exodus have been focused on the Mishkan, or the Tabernacle, the movable ark and the spot that was known as God’s dwelling place on earth. It seems so fitting that just this past week we welcomed home to Porter...
by rslaton | Nov 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
A WEST COAST CAMPUS FOR STRENGTHENING JEWISH LIFE Something magical happens when we break our daily routines and join together in intentional community. Where the physical environment and collective experiences are infused with Jewish values. We are transformed to...
by rslaton | Oct 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
At Camp Newman, we are proud of our legacy of West Coast Jewish Camp, from our roots at Saratoga, where we spread our wings at Swig and now, soaring to new heights on Porter Creek Road. Many of our alumni can remember every session name, every year they attended camp...
by rslaton | Nov 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
by Matthew Ghan, Summer Assistant Director 1. You be YOU! Be your authentic awesome self! You have a gift to bring to our campers, and they are a captive audience ready to engage, learn and have their world brightened. They need to and want to learn from you. You are...
by rslaton | Aug 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
By Brooke Riggio, Summer Staff Liaison & Program Coordinator Picture this: it’s yet another uncomfortably warm July day, you are sitting in the back seat of your parents’ 2007 heather grey Chevy Suburban with butterflies in your stomach (and you’re not...
by rslaton | Aug 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
by Rachel Dubowe, Summer Assistant Director & Past Nefesh Director #1 … Listening is Cool: You should think that listening is one of the coolest things to do! Nefesh staff members always have time to listen to all campers. Camp days are busy, silly, fun and...
