March 2021
Thank you from Ariel and Mazkirut
Israel/Palestine Resources and Learning
Family Camp and Cabin Rentals
Webinar Review
Thank you Donors
Ma'apilimot Seminar 2021
Happy Birthday!
Randy Reminders: Campers, don't forget your FREE camp t-shirt!
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Dear Friends,
My name is Ariel Hasak-Lowy, I’m the Rosh Tavor for summer 2021, and am so excited to finally be reunited with everyone in Three Rivers, MI. I have been going to Tavor since 2008 and definitely thought that going two days late to camp in 2012 because the power went off would be my wildest summer...
Well, now we have faced far wilder summers. A year without in-person programming for our chanichimot (campers) and tzevet (summer staff) was extraordinary and facing challenges beyond what I could have previously imagined. Still, we were able to reimagine our programming to provide online opportunities for young people to build community and work toward a just future together. And you all stepped up to make sure that Tavor could be a part of those futures.
I want to thank you so much for your generosity and support over this last year. Because of your support - we are doing it! We are refining our plans for our 2021 summer in person together at Camp Tavor! We are nearly at capacity for summer programs, have a full tzevet (summer staff) hired, and are developing new structures to ensure health and safety for our community while providing an extraordinary opportunity to be together.
Our chanichimot (campers) will be able to come together for the first time in a year to be safe together and build a space of rest, joy, community, and justice. Thank you for being our partners in making this possible and for your support of the Camp Tavor community and vision.
With Love and Partnership,
Ariel & Mazkirut 2021
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Israel/Palestine Resources and Learning |
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Our hearts are heavy as we continue to learn more about the loss of life and continued trauma in Palestine and Israel.
As we enter Shabbat, we’re angry and grieving and we’re thinking about everyone in our community and sharing some resources from the past week and the week ahead.
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"We believe that Jewish self-determination is inherently tied with Palestinian liberation and justice. We call upon other Jewish organizations to speak out against this grave injustice, and in America, we refuse to be claimed by a government that gives unconditional militaristic support to Israel on “our behalf.”
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Ma'apilimot Processing Space Re: Escalating Violence in Israel and Palestine |
HDNA is inviting college-age tzevet (counselors) to gather and discuss, learn and process current events. The loss of human lives.
The event is Thursday, May 20 at 8 PM EST/5 PM PST.
The event will be 1.5 hours, with the first 30 minutes will be for shared education and gaining context about what is happening, and the last hour being space for shared processing. Participants are welcome to attend only one part.
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Learning and Action Opportunities: |
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Additionally, our friends at Congregation T'chiyah (with whom our Tzedek participants have done some learning through our Bonimot Tzedek program) are hosting a learning session on Saturday, 11 am EST.
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Family Camp and Cabin Rentals |
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We're so excited to announce that registration for Family Camp 2021 and our Camp Tavor Rental program is now available!
To ensure health and safety during the pandemic, space is limited to 6 tzrif (cabin) registrations and 2 designated spaces for camping/campers. All registrations are on a first-come first-serve basis for families who complete registration and payment.
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This summer, Family Camp will be structured like our Cabin and Camping Rental Program, in which each family/household will have their own private cabin or camping area, as well as their own assigned bathroom (typically, one half of a camp-style bathhouse with sinks, toilets, and a shower area) |
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Family Camp participants will enjoy:
- Camp style meals Friday dinner - Sunday lunch.
- Light programming including Rikkud (dancing) on Friday evening, swimming & boating, Havdalah on Saturday evening, and Avodah (work projects) on Sunday morning.
- An opportunity to connect with Camp Tavor tzevet (counselors) and get a feel for the Camp Tavor experience.
- Plenty of free time to enjoy Tavor with your loved ones!
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Building on the success of our 2020 Rental Program, we’re excited to again offer this creative way for Camp Tavor friends and families to be together - creating community - in a safe and distanced way for summer 2021.
These rental opportunities provide a unique and meaningful way to connect and share the beauty of Camp Tavor while ensuring the health and safety of our incredible community.
For Summer 2021, there are two options for spending your weekend at Camp Tavor:
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OPTION 2:
Camping/Camper Rental
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There is one rental group per cabin or campsite that may have 6 people in a group, with no more than 4 adults (18 years of age or older) per group.
Each rental group (cabin or campsite) has access to a private bathroom as well as their own private picnic table (seats 8) and a fire pit, in addition to the covered dining area available in our large pavilion (mitriya) or dining space available in our dining hall (chadar ochel) depending on inclement weather.
The rental period is set from
Thursday, 1 pm EST through Sunday, 1 pm EST with multiple weekends starting in August through the first weekend of October.
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Have something you want to share with the
Tavor community? Write a blog!
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We have been busy planning and preparing and we know you have to. Here is a list with links to all our recent webinars for those who may have missed them or for those who would like to review them.
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- Madatz Return to Camp and Tiyul - We had this webinar earlier this week but unfortunately we had some technical issues and the recording was lost. If you have any questions about the program or the Tiyul you can email Randy@camptavor.org
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Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the outpouring of support from our community.
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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Right now, every $2 you donate will be increased 50%! |
Support a safe and healthy return to Camp Tavor by making a gift here!
Your gift will be matched - $1 for every $2 donated - by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation!"
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Israel and Irina Liberzon |
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Lior Appel-Kraut
Sara London
Maya Lamm
Ziv Weizman & Danielle Weizman
Aviva Phillips and Mark Phillips
Hannah Roucher
Alix Gould-Werth
Becca Kahn Bloch and Jordana Starkman
Talia Spear
Nesher Asner and Carrie Sharkey Asner
Paul Gross and Susannah Lee
Danny Kanter and Agatha Jefferson
Jacob Miller
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Steve & Anne Hobbs in Honor of Dena Hobbs
Marieke Schoen in Honor of Sara London
Michael Bass in Honor of Mollie, Hannah and Eli and
grandchildren Jonah and Clara
Joey Garfield and Rebecca Waller in Honor of Joel Gingy Weingarten
Eileen Stein & Erik Sepulveda in Memory of Leslie Stein-Robison
Jeremy Salinger in Memory of Aaron Zelig Cutler
Edith Maniker in Memory of Aaron Zelig Cutler
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Shalom T'nua!
I'm so excited to reach out and invite you all to register for Ma'apilimot Seminar 2021!
This will be an amazing opportunity to meet other movement members, engage in a collective educational process, prepare for a really different kind of summer, and have fun as a movement!
Ma'apilimot Seminar 2021 will take place on Zoom from May 28-30, but don't worry; you won’t be glued to your screens for three days straight. Following feedback we received from Winter Seminar, we have built a schedule that has only two to three programs per day, with hour+ breaks throughout the day. All programs are optional, although everyone is heavily encouraged to attend as many as possible so that we are able to maintain ~seminar vibes~ as much as we can.
While you are all facing an incredibly different and radical in-person summer, and coming out of an entire year of Zoom, I hope you can push through the Zoom burnout for just one more weekend!
Please reach out to me with any questions!
Aleh v'Hagshem, and I hope to see you there!
Jenna Abrams (she/her)
Rakezet Chinuch (Education Director)
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11-DAYS LEFT TO ORDER YOUR CAMP TAVOR MERCH |
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We hope you'll take a minute and check out the
You can get your own t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweats and pajamas!
Registered campers and staff are eligible for one
FREE orange "Spark" theme t-shirt!
Just check your CampInTouch accounts for the coupon code. |
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REMINDER: if you're registered for Camp Tavor Summer 2021 we need all your forms submitted as soon as possible.
They include:
- Camper Information Form
- Health History Form
- Insurance Card & Authorization
- Immunization Records
- Consent of COVID testing
- Camper T-shirt (for tracking)
- Bunk requests (if applicable)
You can find the paperwork in your CampinTouch accounts under Forms & Documents. |
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Help us spread the word about Camp Tavor!
Are you willing to post some flyers on your social media?
token of our appreciation.
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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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