Reflecting on an Incredible CGI Chayolei Summer

ג’ אלול תשפ”ה

Dear Parents שיחיו,

As the summer comes to a close, we are filled with gratitude and pride for the tremendous success of CGI Chayolei.

Throughout the summer, the feedback from parents and children alike was overwhelmingly positive. Now that the campers have returned home, we continue to hear just how uplifting, exciting, and chassidish the summer was.

We are especially thankful to CGI Chayolei for keeping every part of their commitment and for providing every single one of our talmidim with a camp to attend. This year, no child was left without a camp. That alone is a remarkable milestone.

Parents repeatedly shared how much they appreciated the presence of experienced, responsible mechanchim on staff – professionals who could be called upon, who understood each situation, and who handled issues with wisdom and care. This made a real difference, and it was deeply felt by families throughout the summer. We extend special recognition to Rabbi Yeruchem Engel, Rabbi Tzviki Pruss, Rabbi Shmuel Wagner, Rabbi Mendel Rutman, Rabbi Itche Chein, Rabbi Mendel Spritzer, and Rabbi Shmuel Feiner, whose dedication and leadership played a key role in making this summer such a success.

On a communal level, we are proud that this initiative brought not only tremendous ruchniyus and chassidishe inspiration, but also a significant material benefit. Together, we were able to save our Crown Heights community upwards of $750,000 in camp costs.

We thank CGI Chayolei for making this possible and are grateful that our joint endorsement helped ensure such a successful summer for our talmidim and families. As always, if parents would like to share feedback, we warmly welcome it.

With heartfelt thanks to Hashem, and with brochos for continued hatzlacha and nachas from our children,