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“It was the best of jobs; it was the worst of jobs. It was the epoch of tranquility; it was the epoch of disunity. It was the season of warmth; it was the season of freezing. It was spring for one; it was winter for another.”

So what’s with the swag?

Wherever you go these days people seem to be very into swag. The term “swag” originated in hip-hop culture, but it has entered mainstream lingo. It refers to clothing and accessories that have a particular logo or design representing a certain brand. Wearing or sporting swag is meant to confer confidence because of the swag.

One night this past summer, Camp Dora Golding went on a trip to a water park. Since the water park was not that far from camp, I drove there with my sons instead of going on one of the camp buses.

One afternoon this week, while driving my car, as soon as I stopped at a red light, the air conditioning began blowing hot air. It was a hot day, and the air conditioning was on at full blast, so the effect of the hot air was immediate. As soon as I began driving again, the air reverted to being cold.

It’s ironic but, as an eighth-grader, I did not want to attend Yeshiva Shaarei Torah. My older brother was there, and my parents felt it would be a good fit for me as well, but I didn’t agree.

Looking back, 30 years later, I am ever grateful that my parents insisted on sending me to Yeshiva Shaarei Torah. The Yeshiva became my second home for many wonderful years.

Summer camp is a place of smiles, fun, excitement, joy, friendship, sunshine, creativity, adventures, and more.