Sow in Tears, Reap in Joy
Rabbi Harold Kushner teaches in his well-known book “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” that “why” is not the question we should ask after a tragedy. Rather, we should ask, “What can we do to grieve? How can we support those in emotional distress? What should we do as a community to offer consolation and love to those who are suffering?”
Summer 2018 Glossary
Not sure what etgar, mandatory optionals, or mashehu mean? Look no further!
Picture This: Cornerstone 2018
We brought so many fellows that during some activities, the leaders would tell the groups to make sure they had at least one Colemanite in the group.
Introducing Your Summer 2018 Leadership Team!
We’re thrilled to introduce you to our fantastic, talented, and passionate Leadership Team who will be ensuring our campers and staff have a fun, memorable, and safe summer.
Celebrate Passover with Flour-less Apple Brown Betty!
Passover begins on a Friday night this year, which means no Apple Brown Betty. Or does it? Your family can have your Betty and eat it too this Passover with the flour-less version of our cook Nellie’s famous recipe!
Summer Camp and Medical School: Overlapping Skills
Camp is the perfect pre-medical internship. It played an integral role in my medical school essays and interviews. My classmates joke about “Camp Counselor Robbie” as my dominant personality trait, especially when I’m directing large groups of people, explaining difficult concepts, or helping others work through interpersonal conflicts.
Coleman Connection March 2018
Coleman Connection March 2018 including 2017 in Review & Looking Forward to 2018, An Unforgettable Summer for All, & More!
2017 in Review & Gearing Up for 2018
Last February, our Coleman Camp Committee defined two priorities: Scholarship Fund Development and Alumni Engagement. Both are intended to help Camp Coleman reach as many campers as possible and to continue Coleman’s longstanding tradition of inspiring generations of campers to be caring, committed and connected Jews. On behalf of the Camp Committee, we are pleased to report on Camp Coleman’s 2017 accomplishments.
An Unforgettable Summer for All
When we got in the car, the boys immediately started singing Birkat Hamazon (the blessing after the meal). I had tears in my eyes. It was a truly priceless moment!
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