by kehoffman | Jul 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Written by Rabbi Elisa Koppel, Session 3 Faculty Dean Since I was first a camper in 1983, I’ve spent time at 6 different URJ Camps. While they all have some aspects in common between them, each camp has its own traditions, its own melodies, its own style of prayer....
by kehoffman | Jul 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Written by Kara Hoffman, Offering Written by Creative Writing Shabbat Prep, led by Carly Husick Creative Writing, CAA’s newest Arts Major, has found its place in the Friday night Shabbat experience. At Creative Arts, Shabbat is like no other. Campers and staff...
by kehoffman | Jun 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
6 Points Creative Arts is thrilled to welcome Deborah Sternberg as the chair of our Camp Council. Deborah Sternberg grew up in the Baton Rouge, LA Jewish community. Her religious values and leadership skills were shaped through her heavy involvement in the reform...
by kehoffman | Apr 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Written by Shalva Nusi, 2018 and 2019 counselor After spending time in a camp-like environment again, this time with 49 other returning Shlichim (Israeli counselors), at the “Kadima” seminar, this week has been quite a shock to me. I’ve returned to the reality...
by kehoffman | Apr 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Isaac Assor, 6 Points Creative Arts 2019 Vocal Arts Mentor, and Becky Mann, 6 Points Creative Arts 2019 Head Counselor, are counting down the days until we’re all together at Westtown! We’re thrilled to welcome these two into our community after the...
by kehoffman | Jan 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Written by Noa Gropper, 2018 Camper My name is Noa Gropper and I was one of the campers at the first summer of CAA. I made tons of new best friends there. We’ve kept in contact, and even invited each other to our bar/bat mitzvahs. I don’t think there was ever a time...