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How Camp George Shaped My Future – Molly Baer

How Camp George Shaped My Future – Molly Baer

How Camp George Shaped My Future Hi, I’m Molly Baer (Okun), and my eight transformative summers (2000–2007) as a camper at URJ Camp George didn’t just give me great memories, these summers set the entire trajectory of my life. Camp George laid the foundation for my...

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How Camp George Shaped My Journey to Canada By Josh D’Arcy

How Camp George Shaped My Journey to Canada By Josh D’Arcy

How Camp George Shaped My Journey to Canada I have been in Toronto for 3 months now, with the prospect of remaining here as a permanent resident in the future. But my journey started nearly 10 years ago.  I was invited to apply for Camp George through my UK...

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From Michigan to Maple Lake: How Camp George Shaped My Life

From Michigan to Maple Lake: How Camp George Shaped My Life

From Michigan to Maple Lake: How Camp George Shaped My Life For fourteen unforgettable summers, URJ Camp George has been more than a place I go each year; it’s been the heartbeat of my personal growth, my Jewish identity, and my connection to a worldwide community....

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URJ Heller High and Camp George!

URJ Heller High and Camp George!

URJ Heller High and Camp George! Way back in March, I got a very special email. Our Assistant Director, Josh Tolkin, reached out to connect me with Rabbi Orli Moss, the Director of the URJ’s Heller High program. URJ Heller High is an incredible opportunity for...

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L’dor vador: A Magical Place, by Laura Wolfson

L’dor vador: A Magical Place, by Laura Wolfson

L'dor vador: A Magical Place, by Laura Wolfson My parents met when they were children, but didn't get to know one another well until they were at summer camp in the 1940s. It was right here on this property, that is now URJ Camp George, that their friendship grew into...

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Shavua Sababa: Bringing the Awesome to Week 6 at Camp George

Shavua Sababa: Bringing the Awesome to Week 6 at Camp George

Shavua Sababa: Bringing the Awesome to Week 6 at Camp George   By Week 6 of camp, you’d think we’ve seen it all—until Shavua Sababa rolls in and turns everything up a notch. At URJ Camp George, this special themed week lives up to its name: sababa (Hebrew for...

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