Looking Back. Looking Forward.
As Camp Chi celebrates 100 years of camp in summer 2021, it will also be 50 years since my first summer being a camper. I can still remember learning to canoe properly, karate lessons, Maccabiah games and leaving the dining hall with my ears ringing after meals–so loud with cheering, singing and spirit. My best […] Learn More ›
All My Life’s A Circle
Working at camp is not just a job, it really is a lifestyle. If you ask any staff at Camp Chi, they all know that I spend many nights in my office, eventually falling asleep at my desk, waking up with a stiff neck and the imprint of a keyboard on my face. I am […] Learn More ›
Little Moments Last A Lifetime
When the decision to cancel Camp Chi this summer was made, I’ll admit, I was a little lost. Although I know we made the best possible decision, it was hard to digest that I would be away from Chi for a summer for the first time since 2000. To cope with this, I would go […] Learn More ›
All Together Now for JCC Chicago and Camp Chi
Camp Chi was recently chosen as the largest matching grant recipient by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s All Together Now campaign to protect and preserve Jewish overnight camps. The Harold Grinspoon Foundation, creator of enriching programs such as PJ Library, Create a Jewish Legacy and JCamp 180, is a steadfast supporter of Jewish life and recognizes […] Learn More ›
The Stickiness of Jewish Camp
I’ve written about my family before—how I met my husband at the Bernard Horwich JCC at the age of 20, converted to Orthodox Judaism, and embrace the joys and challenges of raising four kids. I find that sharing my own story makes it easier to both connect with others and for others to find connection […] Learn More ›
The Magic of Kindness
We’ve been talking a lot about inclusion. I’ve touted grants received to support accessibility and recognition of our staff leading the field. But it wasn’t until this past weekend that I truly understood the impact of what we do every day. Charlie is my youngest of four. And he’s the youngest by far in our […] Learn More ›