Former Campers Return to Inspire Next Generation in Kharkov
Communists forbade them to study Torah and now their children are teaching Torah to a new generation.
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Photos: Tisha B’Av at CGI-NY
The campers and staff of Gan Yisroel-NY gathered in the shul for the reading of Megials Eicha, mourning the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash. Joining them was the Chairman of Aguch Rabbi Avrohom Shemtov.
CTeen Xtreme: Life Changing Adventure
CTeen Xtreme, CTeen’s original extreme sports and travel camp, recently concluded its fourth annual trip, serving up another month of exciting adventures and specialized sports for over 100 teens from around the world.
CGI-NY Campers Learn the Art of Winemaking
In lieu of swimming due to the Nine Days, the campers of Gan Yisroel-NY were surprised yet again with another exciting activity: winemaking.
Gan Israel Campers Take in Beauty of the Alps
The campers and staff of Camp Gan Israel of Paris went on a trip to a resort in the French Alps, where they enjoyed the beautiful natural scenery, breathed in the fresh air, went on hikes and played sports and bowling.
Campers Get Firsthand Glimpse of Parchment-Making
Last Thursday, Gan Menachem Day Camp of Crown Heights went to visit the workshop of veteran Sofer Rabbi Y.Y. Altein to see how Mezuzos and Tefillin are made.
‘Tzitzis Challenge’ Sweeps Across CGI Summer Camps
The “Tzitzis Man Challenge,” a riff off the popular “Dancing Man Challenge,” is sweeping across Gan Israel camps across North America, in which the boys proudly wear their Tzitzis while performing a unique dance and then challenge the boys of another camp to follow.
Groundbreaking CTeen Camp Arrives in Brazil
It’s been a busy summer for CTeen Headquarters, with three camps around the world running simultaneously; CTeen Xtreme, Heritage Quest, and new this year, a winter camp in Brazil for CTeen’s Latin American delegations. The camp, which was hosted in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and run by Rabbi Chai Kohan, director of Merkos Spanish division, served as part of CTeen’s initiative to bring the energy and Chayus of the world renowned organized to a larger, world wide audience.
CGI-NY Campers Enjoy Water Rides
Monday was a very exciting day in Gan Yisroel-NY: a special activity was arranged for the nine days – water bounce rides.
Photos: Erev Shabbos in Gan Yisroel
Cleaning up the bunkhouses, showering, white shirts, phone calls and letters home: Camp Gan Yisroel-NY was abuzz on Friday preparing for the day of rest.
More than 250 Jewish boys will arrive this month for another summer at Camp Gan Israel Yeka in Ukraine, which for the first time will be held at the state-of-the-art Goluboya Plamya (“Blue Flame”) campgrounds on the shore of the Azov Sea. (Photo: Avraham Edery)
In War-Weary Ukraine, American-Staffed Summer Camp Bolsters Jewish Youth
Partnering with a local Jewish organization, Camp Gan Israel Yeka sees a bright future providing much needed reprive for children in war-torn Ukraine.
Video: Week 3 at Machane Heights
The third week of Machane Heights Day Camp was filled with learning, fun and adventure, as can be seen in this video recap.
More Than Just Visiting Day at YK-Kingston
Visiting day in Yeshivas Kayitz Kingston was much more than merely a day when parents drove up to see their sons.
Grand Trip to Amusement Park Ends First Session
13 buses pulled into Camp Gan Yisroel-Montreal late Thursday night, returning lots of happy, tired campers and staff after an amazing trip to Six-Flags La Ronde amusement park. In the words of one camper, “it was our best trip ever!”
CGI-Montreal Campers Compete in ‘Hakhel War’
Campers and staff at Gan Yisroel-Montreal were split into three teams for ‘Bog War,’ the first month of camp’s version of color war. This summer, the competition was themed ‘Hakhel War,’ with the three teams named “Hakhel Es Ha’am-Achdus,” “Leman’an Yilmedu-Torah” and “Veshamru La’asos-Mitzvos.”
Video: Week Two at CGI-Montreal
The campers and staff of Gan Yisroel-Montreal had an inspiring and fun-filled second week of camp, the highlights of which were captured in this video.
Photos: Campers Have Fun at Roller Skating Rink
Monday was a really exciting day in Gan Yisroel-NY, as all divisions traveled to ‘Rollerink’ for some amazing roller skating and arcades.
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