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Connecting the Queens Jewish Community Shortly after we arrived here in camp a few weeks ago, I opened one of our kitchen cabinets and an...
Part of the beauty of Camp Dora Golding’s learning program is that many of the prizes are sponsored by alumni: former campers and staff members. They have wonderfully fond memories of summers spent in camp years ago, and they want to give current campers the opportunity to have the same experience.
Every word of the Torah is precious, beloved, and timeless. But I have a particular affinity for Parshas Balak. I know we just read it. Still, while it’s fresh in my mind, I wanted to write about why I enjoy the parshah so much.
In October 2016, The New York Times published an article entitled, “Bottle-Flipping Craze Is Fun for Children but Torture for Parents.”
I’m typing this quickly because I don’t have much time. I have to get back to my computer as soon as possible because it’s Amazon Prime Day. That’s not really true – I really don’t have much to buy; but it was a good opener.
It’s become a rather ubiquitous experience. You walk up to someone’s home and ring the bell. As you wait for a response, you notice that they have a video Ring, and you know you’re being watched. What do you do while you’re waiting? Most people try their best to nonchalantly look causal and cool. But there’s no escaping that feeling of being stuck there while you know you’re being videoed.
So, I did it again. I forgot to put on sunscreen on the first day of camp.
