Hello from Judaica!
Most of our posts will focus on Shabbat, discussion groups, and daily periods. But Judaica at CSL is so much more! As much as possible we strive to organically infuse Judaica into all aspects of camp life. During staff orientation the staff had the opportunity to play "Middot-opoly," a take-off on Monopoly based on "middot" or "virtues" developed at the JCC of Greater Rochester. Instead of buying properties staff had the opportunity to purchase virtues or values that one could do any day, such as taking care of one's body, and caring for animals. Everyone had a great time bonding and playing the game, while learning about core Jewish values. Staff will be reminded throughout the summer to look for opportunities to infuse the teaching of these values into daily camp life, creating "Jewish teachable moments."
Judaica is also coming to the Craft Shack! Later this summer we are thrilled to welcome visiting artist Nancy Gong, an incredibly talented Rochester-based glass artist with a special connection to CSL. Nancy will be leading our first "Hiddur Mitzvah" project, based on this mitzvah to beautify Jewish ritual objects.
We also have five great Cornerstone Fellows! This past May these five counselors spent a full week with me at the Foundation for Jewish Camp Cornerstone Fellowship learning about Jewish leadership, and exploring ways they could personally give back to CSL in a way that enhances and expands the Judaica program. More info to come as these amazing initiatives continue to unfold.
Shavua Tov,
Sincerely,
-Joy Getnick, Judaic Educator
Most of our posts will focus on Shabbat, discussion groups, and daily periods. But Judaica at CSL is so much more! As much as possible we strive to organically infuse Judaica into all aspects of camp life. During staff orientation the staff had the opportunity to play "Middot-opoly," a take-off on Monopoly based on "middot" or "virtues" developed at the JCC of Greater Rochester. Instead of buying properties staff had the opportunity to purchase virtues or values that one could do any day, such as taking care of one's body, and caring for animals. Everyone had a great time bonding and playing the game, while learning about core Jewish values. Staff will be reminded throughout the summer to look for opportunities to infuse the teaching of these values into daily camp life, creating "Jewish teachable moments."Judaica is also coming to the Craft Shack! Later this summer we are thrilled to welcome visiting artist Nancy Gong, an incredibly talented Rochester-based glass artist with a special connection to CSL. Nancy will be leading our first "Hiddur Mitzvah" project, based on this mitzvah to beautify Jewish ritual objects.
We also have five great Cornerstone Fellows! This past May these five counselors spent a full week with me at the Foundation for Jewish Camp Cornerstone Fellowship learning about Jewish leadership, and exploring ways they could personally give back to CSL in a way that enhances and expands the Judaica program. More info to come as these amazing initiatives continue to unfold.
Shavua Tov,
Sincerely,
-Joy Getnick, Judaic Educator