It’s Time to Talk About: Letting Kids Be Kids

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Opinion

2 weeks ago

It’s Time to Talk About: Letting Kids Be Kids

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It is now the summertime, and many children are already in for camp — while many other parents are still deciding whether to send theirs. Parents weigh all kinds of considerations. In this article, I would like to openly address a few concerns that are, in my opinion, not valid — and that can even be counter-productive in the long term • By Rabbi Gershon Avtzon • Read More

Magazine

3 weeks ago

The Rebbe’s Opinion On: What Kids Should Do During Summer Vacation

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Chabadinfo in collaboration with Beis Moshiach Magazine presents The Rebbe’s Opinion On, a series featuring the Rebbe’s opinion and directive on various subjects • The Rebbe’s call that kids should be in frum summer camps is well known. It’s a topic the Rebbe discussed time and time again over the years. The letter before us is unique, as it was written directly to schoolchildren, urging them to use their time off from their secular studies to give their neshamos some “fresh air” of Torah and mitzvos • Full Article

Camp

1 year ago

Staff Mivtza Torah Returns After Smashing First-Year Success

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After a wildly successful launch last summer, the Staff Mivtza Torah is back—stronger and more impactful than ever. The Mivtza Torah was launched last year to address a familiar yet formidable challenge – in which bochurim working as staff members in overnight camp find it difficult to maintain a kvius in their learning throughout the summer • Full Story, Video

Opinion

1 year ago

Op-Ed: The Power of a Smartphone-Free Camp Experience

Illustration. Photo by Baruch Ezagui

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As a Bochur learning in 770, there’s an issue that has always bothered me, and I was recently reminded of it. A fellow Bochur mentioned to his friend that it was time for him to get a smartphone with WhatsApp to prepare for camp. This struck a nerve because it highlights a larger problem: the assumption that having a smartphone is a necessity for Madrichim • Full Article

Camp

2 years ago

4 Yeshivos Join Together to Provide Upgraded Camp Experience for Boys

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Four Moisdos Chinuch, Oholei Torah, United Lubavitcher Yeshiva- Crown Street, United Lubavitcher Yeshiva – Ocean Parkway, and Cheder Chabad of Monsey announced a new initiative with CGI Chayolei Hamelech committed to upgrading the summer camp experience in a way that aligns with our shared values and responsibilities toward our students and their families • Full Story

Camp

2 years ago