The Best Way We Can Prepare Our Children for Life’s Tests
A Shabbat Drash – November 25, 2016 By Loal Isaacs, Director of New Initiatives and Retreats at URJ Camp Newman In this week’s Torah portion, Chayei Sarah, we learn about the loss of one matriarch, the death of Sarah, and the appearance of another, Eliezer’s...
Tzimtzum: Taking a Step Back to Create the World – and to Let Others Shine
In this week’s Torah portion, Bereshit, we read about God’s creation of the earth, sea, sky, plants, animals, and of course, Adam and Eve. The portion begs the question: if the universe existed in its infinite and God embodied the universe as a whole, how did God truly create the world and the space it encompasses?
How Autumn, the Holidays & Camp Are Intertwined
Autumn has come to URJ Camp Newman, our home away from home. The leaves are changing and we are already sowing the seeds for our next summer and the opening of enrollment on Tuesday, October 18th.
Shabbat Shuvah – “Return, O Israel”
There once was a boy who had a terrible temper, often exploding in fits of rage. His father gave him an assignment to help him control his anger: every time he got upset, he was to hammer a nail into the fence in their yard. The boy did as his father asked, hammering nails into the fence.
6 Things You Can Only Do in Israel
Take the first step in your (or your child’s) next adventure – a trip to Israel!
What makes your time at camp holy?
It is such a joy to be part of the URJ Camp Newman Nitzanim, rising 5th and 6th grade campers who arrive as buds (as the name Nitzanim translates) and blossom full of color each day!
Meet the Rashim…2b Edition
Introducing... your head counselors! Giborim (3rd & 4th graders) - Emma and Rebekah Where do you go to school and/or work? Emma - Brandeis University; Rebekah - University of Puget Sound What are you most excited about for this summer? Emma - I am so excited to...
Hevrah Stands up to Gun Violence
Since the 1980s, Hevrah has been a program at Camp Newman which focuses on social action and Tikkun Olam, the Jewish value of repairing the world. Every year, Hevrah researches and discusses a different issue that is currently impacting our society. This summer, we have put our focus on our country’s problem with gun violence.
Camp Chat! 3
“Camp Chat!” is a time for me to walk around camp and ask our campers, staff, and faculty to reflect on a single question. Usually the answers vary, when it comes to shabbat though, not so much.
There’s A Whole World Outside
Rabbi Feinstein shares camper’s reflection about the wonders of the outdoors. Campers revel in the glory of nature and all it provides for us and those who came before us.