Issue 2 - July 12, 2013 - Gesher Summer Camp

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Page 4 Gesher Gazette Jokes of the Day From Deep Down in the Archives of Jokedom! Monday: What kind of key opens a banana? Shirah A Monkey Tuesday: Why did the donut go to the dentist? He needed a jelly filling Wednesday: What do you get when you cross the man of steel with chicken broth? Souperman Thursday: Why don't traffic lights ever go swimming? Because they take too long to change Friday: What do you call a crate full of ducks? A box of quackers Lots of beautiful music is being made in Shirah! The campers love to sing along with Oren as he plays his guitar and teaches them new Hebrew songs. Whether we are indoors or outdoors, Oren's music fills the air! Singing in Shirah is awesome at Gesher!! ~ Oren Rabbi Rich Candle Lighting: 8:11 pm Torah Portion: Devorim “Why is Gesher closed on Tisha B'av?" Many people may be wondering why the camp is closed this coming Tuesday. In order to answer this question, one needs to understand the significance and importance of this day. In the Book of Numbers, the spies were sent to Israel and returned with an evil report. Instead of rejecting the report, the Israelites reacted with much complaining and lack of gratitude. G-d decreed that because of their complaining, they would wander the desert for forty years, and those living at that time would not enter the Holy Land. The people cried and lamented all night. This decree was given on Tisha B'av. Yet most notable was the desecration of both Temples on the Ninth of Av. Some of the laws that day include: prohibition from eating/drinking, bathing, wearing of leather etc. Gesher is a camp filled with many acts of chessed (kindness) on a daily basis. So many campers share with me the amazing mitzvoth they perform! During those dark periods of Jewish history, it was the interpersonal relations between people which were lacking. There was a breakdown in unity...People were judgmental.... This coming Tuesday is the saddest day of the year. We not only mourn about events that occurred 2000 years ago, but also reflect on what's going on in the world today. We realize that history repeats itself and that the way to counter the negative forces is by doing good. Gesher is a place where our campers rise to this challenge and make the world a better place to live in. Wishing you all a Shabbat Shalom and a meaningful Tisha B'av! ~ Rabbi Rich July 12 2013 Av 5, 5773 Week 2 Mitzvah Award Winners: PK2, G1C, G4 Shabbat Ends: 9:11 pm Gesher Mitzvah of the Week: Chessed (Kindness) Tisha B’av ( Fast begins Monday night 8:26 P.M. and concludes Tuesday night 8:56 P.M.) Makoto is new and improved for fun Racing the lights until your time is done. Cheering for each other and showing support Count this Game as another awesome sport! From Low Ropes to High & the Zip Line too The campers are scaling the walls with our crew. The Sports specialists are having a blast Playing with our campers The summer's flying by fast. Sports Spectacular Chugim with Ultimate Frisbee & Basketball Only join the ropes Chug If you want to climb the Hard Wall The days may be HOT But the Sports sessions are so cool Thankfully our days involve Lots of time in the pool!
Page 5 Gesher Gazette July 12 2013 Av 5, 5773 Who can believe that 2 full weeks of Swimming Instruction have come to a close? We are very proud of so many of our campers who have changed levels over the past two weeks! Coming home with your child this week are the first of our bi-weekly swimming progress reports for your children. Please note their progress and accomplishments this session. We have many campers getting over their fears and many more working hard on perfecting their swimming skills. This week we completed our “9 Days of Instruction” programming at the pool. Jewish law prohibits recreational swimming during the 9 Days of Av because of the predisposition of the Jewish people towards danger during this period. Our Kinneret campers, in lieu of free swim got into the spirit of the 9 Days by “practicing what they learned.” Negev and Galil campers learned important rescue skills, life jacket skills, and boating skills in lieu of their free swim. We are continuing toward our $16,000 fundraising goal for the children of Chai Lifeline / Camp Simcha. Please turn in your pledge money as soon as possible as we need to get the prizes ordered. Every little bit counts – we would like to have full participation from the camp! Until next week… Madrichim The countdown is over and the summer is officially underway!! The Madrichim have been having a blast on our two local trips during the first two weeks. Last week we ventured into the jungle at Safari Golf, and this week we bowled to our hearts content at Plaza Lanes in Madison. We also began some fun teambuilding during our daily Hadracha period and read stories to Kinneret campers during our annual Chanukah in July. Next week we will begin our babysitting course and get ready to cheer on the NY Liberty!! We would like to remind parents to dress the Madrichim in the WHITE Gesher shirt and pack a pair of closed toe shoes for days with trips. We can't wait for another great week at GESHER!!! ~ Mike and Dani Pool News Cooking Corner Beat together with a mixer: 1 3/4 cup of sugar 1 cup of oil 3 eggs Stir in dry ingredients by hand. Then add: 2 teaspoons of vanilla 4 apples pared and sliced as for pie Jeff Reiss, Aquatics Director and Amy Ventura, Asst. Aquatics Director Rosh Hashana Apple Squares Bake in an ungreased pan at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Cool and cut into squares. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top. Sift together: 2 cups of flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon
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