March 16, 2020
**PROGRAMMING UPDATE**
Moetzet Mazkirut
Madatz Tzevet Revealed
Nathan's Notebook
Meet Sam!
Thank You Donors
Randy Reminders
Camp Congratulations
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IMPORTANT PROGRAMMING UPDATE
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Dear Camp Tavor Family,
We’re thinking about you and wishing everyone health, wellness and peace in these challenging times. I hope you received our
community update
sharing that we will be canceling all in-person programming until further notice, as we work to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and the most vulnerable in our communities.
I want to share my gratitude to all of our staff and tzevet who have spent time and energy preparing for these events and we look forward to integrating this rich and creative content into future programming.
While there is so much that is unknown, we continue to be hopeful that our plans for an extraordinary summer will continue. Of course, we are in close touch with our friends and partners in the camping world, as well as relevant health agencies, and we will make decisions about year-round and summer programming together. The good news is that we are not alone in any of this. In fact, we are increasingly aware of how much we are all in this together.
As schools close and we all do our best to promote public health by spending more time at home, we are considering how our community can best provide support and comfort. We will be in touch as we finalize these plans and look forward to being together soon. For now, we commit to continuing to provide a robust platform for stories, photos and reflections about our summer and year-round work in the Tavor Times, and work to bring the kesem (magic) of camp into these challenging times.
I’m wishing everyone health, wellness, and peace.
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Amit Weitzer
Executive Director, Camp Tavor
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This past weekend Tavor’s mazkirut traveled from around the globe to gather in Brooklyn NY for Moetzet Mazkirut!
Moetzet is a gathering of all of HDNA’s mazkirut to meet, discuss some of the dilemmas of the movement, and share some bagels!
We experienced some very cool peulot about peer leadership, Jewish pride, and the dilemmas of zionism. Did you know even Mazkirut still gets bored sometimes in peulot!? But not to worry, coffee and trader joe's snacks kept us attentive through this intense seminar.
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We ended the weekend by sharing each machaneh’s vision for the summer and with a rousing rendition of the movement’s anthem, Od Lo Gamarnu!
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Did you take a crack at this week's crossword puzzle designed to give you clues to the Madatz Tzevet of Summer 2020? Happy to introduce you to:
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Living our values, now more than ever.
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Nathan reminds us who we are and how we get through trying times...
" It is easy to lookout for just yourself, or your family, in the weeks and months ahead. But at Tavor we also learn of the value of Tikkun Olam, of repairing the world. And we know that it is our responsibility to be there for those that need help, regardless of who they may be or our familiarity with them. Our community is strong, and it is both brave and compassionate, two of the most radical and necessary traits to have right now."
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Hi there.
My name is Sam Zielinski and I am the new Office Administrator for Camp Tavor.
I recently joined the team about a month ago and am excited to be part of such a vibrant and strong group of people.
Though I am not Jewish myself I am becoming familiar with many of the rituals and beliefs associated with being Jewish through my main job at the Beth Israel Congregation in Ann Arbor, MI.
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Throughout the past month or so I’ve even noticed a few familiar faces and names of people who are part of both organizations and I’m happy to see the crossovers. My own experience with summer camps was at a Boys & Girls camp located in Bay View, MI (near Petoskey) where I went for most summers from age 8-12. I also tried several other summer camps during this part of my life and understand the need to find the right fit.
My hope is that in my role I will be able to make this a reality for more people and help them find that right fit in Camp Tavor. I look forward to getting to know all of you better as the year progresses and we get closer to the summer!
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We want to take moment to thank everyone who has donated to
the Camp Tavor Scholarship Fund.
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Come gather with old and new friends for classic camp activities
while working together to make collective contributions to our
home away from home!
Work Projects Include:
Maintaining/Improving Trails
Beginning Work on the Chava (farm)
Setting up the Ohelim (tents)
Other Projects TBD
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REGISTRATION FOR TOUR L'TAVOR IS NOW OPEN!
Please join us as we embark on this amazing adventure from Chicago to Three Rivers, for the 11th annual Tour L'Tavor.
This year's TLT starts at Foster Beach on the north side of Chicago Friday, July 31st and ends in Three Rivers on Sunday, August 2nd, coinciding with Camp Tavor’s Second-Session Visitor’s Day.
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Every year, Tavor provides many scholarships to families who could not otherwise send their kids to camp. All money raised by the Tour L’Tavor goes towards the Tavor Scholarship Fund.
This year, we’re offering two different sponsorship opportunities, both equally important, in helping us contribute significantly to the Scholarship Fund:
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Pacers
provide gifts of $1,000 and secure recognition on all of Camp Tavor’s media and will see your business’s logo and tagline on this year’s giveaway: a TLT water bottle!
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Breakaway Riders
provide gifts of $2,500 and above and secure an annual partnership that provides all of the benefits Pacers enjoy
as well as
your logo and tagline on the TLT Jersey.
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If you're interested in sharing this information with businesses in your area please reach out to us at
info@camptavor.org
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Family Camp: Friday August 14th - Sunday, August 16th
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Come and experience family programs, games and activities!
Swimming, boating and beach time! Shabbat dinner, Havdalah,
and dancing under the stars!
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Calling all 11th graders!
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Start the summer with your kvutzah at Camp Tavor for an extended Tzedek (justice!) seminar before joining with your national kvutzah for Kadima or MBI!
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Refer a Friend and you both can earn $180 tuition discount
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Camp Tavor is Better with Friends
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Help us build the future by welcoming new chanichimot (campers) and their families to the Camp Tavor community by referring a friend.
If they register for summer 2020
you and your friend
will receive $180 tuition credit* as an expression of our gratitude!
Limited credits are available.
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Click
HERE
to learn more about the year-round staff
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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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