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Camp for all Ages

on July 31, 2011

A successful summer wouldn’t be possible without the amazing GFC staff. Every summer more than 150 people from diverse backgrounds travel from near and far to spend the summer at Greene. While of course our first priority is caring for campers and ensuring they have a great summer, there are so many benefits to being [...]

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Shabbat Sounds and Sights

on July 23, 2011

By Emily Andes Shabbat at camp is such a special experience. The food, dancing, services, and community are uniquely camp. Often times when I ask campers their favorite memories of Greene, they revolve around Friday night experiences. The mention the taste of the chicken, the sounds of song session, the sunsets during services and the [...]

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The Extended Family

on July 15, 2011

By Emily Andes Shabbat is a special time at camp for everyone to come together as one kehilah kedosha. And as much as we enjoy spending this time with each other, it definitely brings attention to those  who aren’t at Greene for the summer: parents, older/younger siblings, other friends. One group we often think about [...]

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Shalom from Israel!

on July 3, 2011

While here at camp we are sad to be nearing the end of Session I 2011, in Israel our Garin Greene Campers are just starting their adventure. After touring Europe they finally made it to Israel this week and just celebrated their first shabbat together as one community. While they’re having a great time together, [...]

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Shabbat Stories

Shabbat Stories

on June 17, 2011

Shabbat is a special time at GFC. We stop doing our normal activities, take extra time to clean and dress and enjoy services and dinner together as one camp community. Tonight marked the first time in Session I 2011 that we all had the opportunity to come together and celebrate Shabbat. During the service our [...]

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