Photos: Campers Enjoy Oldest Amusement Park
Campers and staff at Gan Yisroel-Parksville had a wonderful time on their trip to Lake Compounce, the oldest, continuously-operating amusement park in North America, founded in 1846!
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Yaldei Barbecue in Prospect Park Draws Hundreds
Yaldei Shluchei HaRebbe hosted its first summertime fundraiser this past week at the Prospect Park Picnic House. The event, a men’s barbecue, honored Rabbi Yisroel Wilhelm, Shliach to the university of Colorado, Yaldei board member and the father of a child with special needs.
Photos: Montreal Campers Enjoy Theme Park
Campers and counselors at Camp Gan Israel-Montreal enjoyed an exciting and fun trip to La Ronde, a Quebec amusement park, where they spent the day riding roller coasters and enjoying other rides and games.
Photos: Visiting Day at YSP
On Sunday, campers and their parents enjoyed an exciting and fun-filled visiting day together at Yeshiva Summer Program in Morristown, NJ.
Photos by Itzik Roytman
Thousands Rally in Support of Israel in Times Square
Some 3,000 gathered at the ‘crossroads of the world’, Times Square in Manhattan for a rally and show of solidarity in support of Israel. Hundreds of Israeli and American flags served as the backdrop of chants “we are Jews and we are not afraid.”
Students Help Protect Israel with ‘Torah Dome’
Last Motzei Shabbos, due to the ongoing unfortunate situation in Israel, the Jewish community of Melbourne, Australia gathered to learn, daven and give tzedakah for the protection of Israel. During the following week, as the situation worsened, the Yeshiva Centre’s Year 8 class and their ‘Shliach’ Levi Druin gathered together to discuss what they can do to help.
Camp Emunah Dresses Tznius in Rashi’s Memory
For Summer of 5774, Camp Emunah, AKA B’nos Yaakov Yehudah, launched a special tznius campaign called “Dressed to Greet Moshiach” in memory of a Camp Emunah alumna, Shlucha Mrs. Rashi Minkowicz, OBM.
CTeen Doubles Its Numbers at Europe Shabbaton
How do you run a shabbaton for 200 teens from twelve cities without a common language? “Shabbat across Europe”, CTeen’s second annual European shabbaton, proved that geon Yaakov and friendship run much deeper than language and mentality barriers.
Photos: Russian Chief Rabbinate Has New Headquarters
A magnificent new building which will house the offices of Russia’s Chief Rabbinate, headed by Rabbi Berel Lazar, was dedicated in Moscow.
Photos: ‘Bog War’ at CGI-Parksville
Campers and staff at Gan Yisroel-Parksville were split into three teams for ‘Bog War,’ the first month of camp’s version of color war.
Photos: Visiting Day in Gan Israel, Montreal
On Sunday, the campers of Gan Israel in Montreal, Canada were visited by their families, who enjoyed many fun activities together both on and off camp grounds despite the rainy weather.
Photos: Visiting Day at CGI-Florida
On Sunday, the campers of Gan Israel in Lake Worth, Florida were visited by their families, who enjoyed many fun activities together both on and off camp grounds.
Photos: Benny Friedman Rocks YSP
Last night, on the eve of the fast of 17 Tammuz and the three week period of mourning during which music is prohibited, singing star Benny Friedman performed a lively concert for the students of the Yeshiva Summer Program in Morristown, NJ.
Camp Emunah Dedicates 4 New Bunk Houses
This Sunday, the 15th of Tammuz, marks 57 years since the Lubavitcher Rebbe took time out of his busy schedule to visit the girls at Camp Emunah B’nos Yaakov Yehudah in Greenfield Park, NY. On this day the camp dedicated four brand new bunk houses.
Photos: CGI in Candyland
The campers of Gan Yisroel-Parksville’s younger division enjoyed a special treat yesterday, when their campgrounds transformed into the enchanted place of every child’s imagination – Candyland!
Photos: YSP Marks Yud Beis Tammuz with Farbrengen
In honor of Yud Beis Tammuz, the birthday and Chag Hage’ulah of the Frierdiker Rebbe, a grand Farbrengen was held at Yeshiva Summer Program in Morristown, NJ.
Photos: Mitzvah Tank Joins Troops at the Front Line
As the Israel Defense Forces mobilize for what looks to be an imminent ground offensive to root-out Gaza-based terrorists, troops on the fronts lines were joined by a different kind of “tank.”
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