We finally were able to visit our beloved URJ Camp Newman site last Friday. While much of camp is destroyed, we were thrilled to make several surprising finds that we want to share with you below. It’s these small miracles that give us hope and strength for the work that lies ahead. (To read Ruben’s remarks about his visit to camp from his talk at Congregation Emanu-El last weekend, click here. And stay tuned to our social media and website pages – we will be announcing plans for Summer 2018 soon!)
The Welcome Road to Camp
Our Welcome Sign on Porter Creek Road
Our Welcome sign with the remains of the Welcome Center in the background
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, Board Chair Michelle Tandowsky & Executive Director Ruben Arquilevich
Wildlife in the Vineyard
Star above what was the Welcome Center
500s
Ruben Making an Incredible Discovery
Sacred Finds at the Beit T’fillah
The Beit T’fillah
Ruben Arquilevich, URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs and Board Chair Michelle Tandowsky
Ruben discovering the surviving Tallitot, Kippot and Prayerbooks in the Beit T’fillah shed
Prayerbooks and Tallit!
The two surviving Torahs, previously evacuated at the beginning of the fire, held by Director of New Initiatives Loal Isaacs & Assistant Camp Director Mikey Latner
Precious Art & Findings
CIT Mosaics
Wall outside Hagigah Building
Miriam Mosaic
Sculpture created by Hagigah camper artist
Other Favorite Sites & Buildings
The waterslide
The Poolhouse
The new Creek Avodah Site
The 500s
The 500s
The Toby Pechner Bar Mitzvah Nof
Creek Greenhouse
The Avo-Rishonim Theater
Krause Grove
Lower Field
OKY – Operation Kibbutz Yarok – Our Sustainable Farm
The Chicken House
