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Cookies, Stories, and Hope: Honoring Hostages at Camp George

Cookies, Stories, and Hope: Honoring Hostages at Camp George

Cookies, Stories, and Hope: Honoring Hostages at Camp George This week, I had the opportunity to visit Camp George and run a special program that I’ve been regularly conducting at home as part of the "Candles for Israel" gathering that my husband and I host every...

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Summer 2024 Playlist!!

Summer 2024 Playlist!!

SUMMER 2024 PLAYLIST As the summer comes to an end, we're excited to share a special treat with all of you! Our songleaders have put together a playlist featuring the top tracks that made this summer unforgettable. This playlist captures the essence of our camp ruach,...

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A Week At Camp – Rabbi Stephen Wise

A Week At Camp – Rabbi Stephen Wise

Hi everyone, I have had the privilege of being up at Camp George this week, as I have done now for 17 consecutive summers.  I came up last Sunday and was amazed once again at how calm and beautiful it is up here.  This year we have had a few upgrades mainly around...

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Meet Our 2024 Rosh Anaf!

Meet Our 2024 Rosh Anaf! Shelly: Head Mishlachat & Communications Hi! I’m Shelly! I’m SO excited to be back at camp as Rosh Mishlachat and head of communications! I loved camp so much last year and just knew that I had to spend another great summer on Maple Lake!...

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Meet our 2024 Unit Heads and Assistant Unit Heads

Meet our 2024 Unit Heads and Assistant Unit Heads Ezra: CIT Director Hello! I’m Ezra and I’m the CIT Director this summer. During the year, I work at a school in Waterloo as a lab technician. This will be my 12th summer at camp, and the last time I was at camp was in...

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Israel and Camp – Zack’s Journey

Israel and Camp – Zack’s Journey

Israel & Camp - Zack's Journey Hi everyone! My name is Zack, and I went to Camp George for 10 years (6 as a camper and 4 as staff). I couldn't imagine my life playing out any other way, and I am so happy that I spent so many years at camp with so many amazing...

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The Impact of Heller High on Jewish identities

The Impact of Heller High on Jewish identities

The Impact of Heller High on our Jewish identities At the end of camp last year, the three of us cabin mates decided to enroll for an overseas education in Israel; today, we are here to share with you our experiences and how this trip changed us and our Jewish...

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CG’s Mark on My Jewish Journey – Arielle Branitsky

CG’s Mark on My Jewish Journey – Arielle Branitsky

CG's Mark on My Jewish Journey - Arielle Branitsky Life is often described as a journey - it’s not the destination that matters. It's the path or the journey you take to get there. Likewise, developing our Jewish identities - our own personal connection to being...

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