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Tag Archives | Shabbat
Melissa’s Shabbat Message-July 13th, 2012
Shalom parents and friends of Kutz 2012 participants, What a remarkable week it has been at camp! There is so much excitement packed into each day the week seems like it has flown by in a matter of moments. Shortly after my last message to you, we concluded Shabbat with Havdallah, and a dynamic concert with Jewish musician Josh Nelson. Sunday evening our community gathered for a Beit Café, where nineteen different teen acts performed for their peers to thunderous applause and standing ovations. And Monday evening, the members of our Mitzvah Corps major implemented a compelling all camp program [...]
Melissa’s Shabbat Message-July 6th, 2012
Shalom Kutz Camp parents and friends, As our participants make their way throughout camp today, preparing our summer home for this Shabbat, there is so much conversation about the remarkable week we are just about to finish. Last Sunday evening, we hosted clergy and educators from greater New York area congregations, the URJ, and HUC-JIR for our Leil Limud Beit Midrash – evening of study. The theme of the evening was Tzedek – Justice – and 19 different mini-teaches relative to this topic were taught by different scholars-in-residence. Each participant was able to choose three different scholars to learn with [...]
Melissa’s Shabbat Message-June 29th
As we welcome Shabbat Chukat this weekend, it is my hope that you are able to get a sense of the magic happening here by following our blog, Facebook and Twitter feeds, or Bunk1. Something remarkable is happening here this summer, and we are so grateful that your teens are here to be part of it. Wishing you and those you love a wonderful week.
Shabbat at Kutz: What Camp Means to Congregational Youth Workers
Shabbat at camp has always been a special time for me. Since my first days at a URJ camp over 15 years ago, Shabbat is defined with song, ruach, prayer, swimming, sports, and relaxation. Simply put, Shabbat is the greatest time to be at camp!
Shabbat Weekly Message
This is always my favorite Shabbat of camp. Not simply because of the depth of the community, the beauty in this place, or that it’s the last one we’ll celebrate together, although those are also very meaningful to me. This weekend we live and learn from Parashah Pinchas, the Torah portion I read thirty years ago this weekend at my Bat Mitzvah, and the cornerstone of our own philosophical model here at Kutz, called Generational Leadership.
Havdalah
During the week participants are extremely busy, actively engaged in diverse programs from early in the morning until late at night.
On Shabbat, we take time to rest.
Havdalah marks the conclusion of Shabbat. It is the final calm before we transition back into our active week.
Melissa Frey’s Weekly Message to Parents and Family of Kutz 2011 Participants
It’s been a remarkable first week of camp, and there are so many wonderful things to share highlights about. Opening day was smooth and the weather was beautiful. We spent our first evening settling in our 183 summer participants, acclimating them to their summer home. Monday morning we started meeting by Majors, and the palpable sense of enthusiasm and excitement was prevalent throughout camp.
