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Leadership Retreat at Harlam Inspires Summer Supervisors

Leadership Retreat at Harlam Inspires Summer Supervisors

on May 21, 2012

Michael Davis: Carmel Unit Head for Summer of 2012 I was incredibly excited to attend the leadership retreat at Camp Harlam last week; I was honored to officially be the Carmel Unit Head this summer – I’d previously been a member of the Jewish Life Department – as well as have the opportunity to share the many great ideas that have been percolating in my head since I left camp last summer. I heard from veteran “Harlamites” about how I would be thinking, reminiscing and otherwise longing for the time when I could return to camp.  Man, were they right! So [...]

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Reflections from the URJ Biennial

Reflections from the URJ Biennial

on December 19, 2011

By: Aaron Selkow (Director, Camp Harlam) Dear Friends: I grew up at Main Line Reform Temple, was married by a Reform Rabbi, and I have worked closely with many Reform clergy, educators and leaders during my 18 year career in the Jewish camping field.  But my last six days in National Harbor, MD were my very first experience with a URJ Biennial. As the Director of Camp Harlam, just a few months removed from my first summer as part of this amazing community, I could not feel more empowered and excited to be part of this Movement.  The Biennial was [...]

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