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February 2011
Feb. 8, 2011
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| February 8, 2011 | 4 Adar I 5771 |
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Often times it is the catastrophic events in our lives that force us to take notice of the things that are so truly important. This past week Mitch Perlmeter died. Mitch was a camper at Harlam most of his life and was to be a counselor this coming summer. To memorialize him and give voice to all who knew him Camp Harlam established a Remembering Mitch Facebook page. The entries from fellow campers, staff, faculty, parents and friends are heart wrenching, yet also beautiful and affirming. They speak of all that Mitch gave to others and in turn the blessings that Mitch bestowed on all of us. It is these communities we create that give meaning, depth and color to our lives and why we work so tirelessly to make URJ Camps available to all. We will truly miss Mitch’s energy and enthusiasm for camp and life, but through all of you his legacy continues.
- The URJ Camp & Israel Programs
The Best Weeks of My Life
Leah Beck, a URJ Camp Kalsman camper from 2007 through 2010, describes the moments that shaped her connection to the camp community and to her own Jewish identity.
Read Leah's article »
 The URJ recognizes Jewish Disability Awareness Month. These articles address our camps' efforts to provide meaningful Jewish experiences for children with special needs.
See the URJ's Spotlight on Accessibility and Reform Jewish Life »
URJ Launches Two New Special Needs Jewish Summer Programs »
Torah at the Center: Vol. 15, No. 2 - Inclusion »
Your All-Access Pass to NFTY Convention Featuring URJ Camps Alumni
February 18-22, 2011 at NFTY.org/Convention
Hundreds of Reform Jewish teenagers, including URJ Camps alumni from across North America, will come together on February 18-22 in Dallas, Texas to sing, laugh, learn, pray and have fun. The NFTY Convention blog will highlight the latest photos, videos and news from what's happening at the largest gathering of its kind, including concerts by Dan Nichols and Josh Nelson, learning sessions with some of the Reform Movement's most dynamic educators including URJ Camp Directors, and an address from URJ President Rabbi Eric Yoffie.
Read more at the NFTY Convention blog »
Be Amazing Grants for Young Leaders
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Learn more about the Be Amazing Grants »
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