December 2020
Rosh Report: Holiday Message
Bonimot Tzedek Happenings
Blog All About It
Ensure Camp Tavor's Future
Thank you Donors
Hanukkah Zoom Schmooze
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Rosh Report
Holiday Message
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Hi Everyone!
I hope everyone is able to find relaxation and be surrounded by a meaningful community this holiday season.
I know that the times we are in are challenging and often hard to get through. But I've found opportunities to do new things and find new ways to have fun!
Me and my housemates are making latkes and sufganiyot (jelly donuts) for the first time! I am so excited to bring this outlook to this coming summer.
The Tavor community has already been able to put together magical experiences with whatever circumstances we have, and I know this summer won't be any different.
I am excited for this coming year as we continue on our journey of prioritizing the health of our community while creating programming and experiences for our community filled with joy and curiosity!
Chag Semach and Happy Holidays!
Ariel
Rosh Tavor 2021
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We know kids need to unplug from the computer and reconnect with nature and each other now more than ever!
Camp Tavor is ready to be that bridge to better days through community, learning and laughing!
This holiday season we invite our families to reconnect to Tavor and bring a friend to our
Camp Tavor Virtual Open House,
Tuesday, December 22nd at 8 PM EST.
and click here to learn more about our
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Bonimot Tzedek Happenings |
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A recent Bonimot Tzedek peula demonstrated the power of opinions.... and we now see that power at work!
Congratulations to our own Georgia Fried, 2019 Bogrimot. She is being published today in the Columbus Jewish News on the opinions and editorials page!
You can read her article: Jewish teachings apply to COVID-19 below or by clicking here. CJN Mailbox
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I am in the bonimot tzedek cohort that meets every Tuesday. For the past few weeks, we have learned how to write letters to the editors/op-eds and worked on writing them and editing them together.
I chose to write about Covid 19 in Judaism because right now where I live covid cases are rising and people are ignoring the virus. I think Jewish people have a responsibility to act in a responsible and kind way to combat the covid-19 virus.
Georgia Fried
2019 Bogrimot
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- On December 16th, we’ll hear from a panel of Jewish union representatives based in Chicago about how their Jewish values intersect with their decision to organize their workplaces.
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Check emails for upcoming times and ZOOM information or check the CampTavor.org Calendar anytime. |
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Please share your stories with the Camp Tavor community through “blog all about it!”
If you have a story about your time at Tavor or what camp has meant to you and you would like to share with the community please email it to randy@camptavor.org.
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Dear Friends,
Working with you and the extended Camp Tavor family through the unprecedented challenges of this past year, I have developed a new depth of gratitude and understanding of the extraordinary Tavor values that make our community so special.
Together, we did what summers at Camp Tavor have taught us to do: We got scrappy, we worked together, we dreamed and we built a way to survive this crisis. I am humbled and inspired by the generosity and spirit of this extraordinary community. Thank you.
And now, we’re reaching out to you to help us build upon last year’s extraordinary work and to ensure our campers and tzevet (staff) have the sanctuary they need during Summer 2021 to grow and to thrive.
While much remains uncertain about the year to come, if it is determined that we can safely offer in-person camp in 2021, we’re committed to do so. We’re learning from and following all emerging guidelines from the CDC and American Camp Association and making plans to welcome campers back to their home away from home in 2021.
To do so, we need your partnership to invest in camp improvements critical to operating camp during another historic summer:
- Investments in facilities to mitigate risks related to COVID-19
- Improvements to the MARP (clinic), PPE, and COVID related medical supplies.
- Additional healthcare personnel to ensure the health and safety of the Camp Tavor community.
- Investments in our scholarship fund to ensure that we can support families impacted by the pandemic.
Your investments in Tavor will ensure that we can provide a safe sanctuary to our campers - all of whom are longing for a summer of connection, peace, empowerment, and joy.
You recently stepped up for Camp Tavor to ensure our future and we are endlessly grateful to you for your support during our emergency campaign.
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I hope you’ll consider helping us plan for another historic summer by making a pledge at this time - for a gift that can be made anytime this fiscal year. You can make a pledge by calling or emailing our office or sharing details in the attached response card. Perhaps this is the year to join our extraordinary Sustaining Donors and share a monthly gift with Camp Tavor to help us plan for this upcoming historic year and into the future.
Please know that our hearts are with you and we are committed to staying connected in this next year through our Tavor Times newsletter, alumni community engagement programs, Family Camp, Tzrif (Cabin) Rentals, Alumni Work Weekends, Tour L Tavor or, of course, our amazing summer camp programs.
With gratitude,
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Amit Weitzer
Executive Director
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Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the outpouring of support from our community this past Giving Tuesday and every day of the year!
Together, we will weather this crisis and ensure a strong future for Tavor.
Please consider joining your kvutzah-mates, friends and loved ones and making a donation to Ensure Tavor's Future.
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LiorAppel-Kraut
Sara London
Maya Lamm
Aviva Phillips and Mark Phillips
Hannah Roucher
Naomi Jatovsky and Trudi White
Rena Schuman-Stoler and Noah Finkelstein
Jacob Miller
Alix Gould-Werth
Becca Kahn Bloch and Jordana Starkman
Talia Spear
Nesher Asner and Carrie Sharkey Asner
Paul Gross and Susannah Lee
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Joseph Tesher
Merv and Rosalind Benjet
Steve and Lisa Friedland
Aaron Petuchowski
Jeremy Schwartz
Sarah Okin and Elan Ruggill
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Bernard and Florence Schreier in honor of Malka Subrin
Terry and Gary Michaels in honor of Alan Greenthal
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Camp Tavor is inviting you to come celebrate the
Hanukkah holiday with your kvutza!
We so enjoyed coming together this past summer to see
old friends and make new ones!
We hope you will join us in coming together virtually
to spread some joyous light in our lives!
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Double the Fun!
We will be combining our 1950s and 1960s zoom schmooze!
Date and time TBD
Hosted by:
Steve Bob
Blythe Olshan
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Sunday, December 20, 2020
11 AM CST / 12 PM EST
Hosts
Daniel Derman
Ronna Ness-Cohn
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Sunday, December 20, 2020
1 PM CST / 2 PM EST
Hosts
Adam Lowy
Todd Hasak-Lowy
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Sunday, December 13, 2020
11:30 AM CST / 12:30 PM EST
Hosts
Naomi Adiv
Mira Sussman
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Sunday, December 20
5:00 PM CST / 6:00 PM EST
Hosts
Rachel Derman
Zach Pomerantz
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If you are a current camper, please register for 2010-2020 chanichimot schmooze only. |
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2010-2020 (Tzevet)
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
5 PM CST / 6 PM EST
Hosts
Nathan Wojcik
Hanna London
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2010-2020 (Chanichimot)
Sunday, December 13th
11 AM CST / 12 PM EST
Hosts
Naomi Goldman-Nagel
Shosh Grode
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Connect with Tavor Tzevet one on one! |
If you're looking for a little homework help... Tavor Tzevet are here for you! Check out our Homework Buddies program! Our Tzevet are here to help our campers or anyone who needs a little extra help!
We know how COVID has changed some education needs at home and Tavor Tzevet are eager to help!
Built through classic Habo collaboration (idea credits: Machaneh Gilboa) and equally classic Habo zoom prowess! We have gathered helpers experienced with English, Math, Hebrew, Bar Mitzvah prep, Composting! You need it, we probably have it!
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Don't forget to check out RETRO CAMP TEES!
Have a favorite Tavor Tee that's faded away?
If you have designs you want re-created, or know of a design that is not available please visit their CONTACT US page.
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RCT works with camps to re-create their old camp shirts so alumni and even current campers can enjoy the cool designs of old while continuing the traditions of their amazing camp experiences.
And a percentage of all proceeds will be donated to Camp Tavor!
Why? Because they want Tavor and all summer camps to live on for generations to come.
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Please note that, due to the continued uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, we've decided to postpone the upcoming reunion from June 2021 to June 2022, exact dates TBD.
We'll keep you posted and please let us know if you'd like to be involved as a "Kvutzah Captain" and help to connect with your kvutzah-mates ahead of the 2022 reunion.
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Habonin Dror Camp Tavor | (269) 215-1399 | 59884 Arthur L. Jones Road,
Three Rivers, MI 49093 | http://camptavor.org/
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