by Jess James | Jul 21, 2023 | Bus 15 - Harlam in Israel, Bus 16 - Harlam in Israel, Summer 2023
Dear Camp Harlam Families, We cannot believe the wonderful experiences we had this week! We hiked up Masada, went swimming in the Dead Sea, and ascended to Jerusalem where we connected to core Reform Jewish values and explored their relevance to Jewish life today. In...
by Jess James | Jul 17, 2023 | Bus 15 - Harlam in Israel, Bus 16 - Harlam in Israel, Summer 2023
By Matt Lubin- Bus 15 It’s amazing what people can do together. Camping out in a hot desert, sleeping outside, and having zero cell service. These are some of my favorite people in the world. The spirit and compassion they show is amazing. While we could have been...
by Jess James | Jul 14, 2023 | Bus 15 - Harlam in Israel, Bus 16 - Harlam in Israel, Summer 2023
Dear Harlam in Israel Families, As we approach Shabbat after your teens’ first few days in Israel, we wanted to share some reflections. The transition from Poland to Israel has allowed us to appreciate the miracle of life and both individual and collective Jewish...
by Jess James | Jul 12, 2023 | Bus 15 - Harlam in Israel, Bus 16 - Harlam in Israel, Summer 2023
By: Bee Lipson- Bus 15 The life and times of a Yallah! Israel camper. My day starts with a knock on the door from a counselor which signals to me that breakfast is starting soon. I then get dressed and prepare myself for the action-packed day ahead! On this day, I...
by Jess James | Jul 7, 2023 | Bus 15 - Harlam in Israel, Bus 16 - Harlam in Israel, Summer 2023
Dear Parents, I write this early on the morning of Friday, July 7, while most (if not all) of the participants are sound asleep. With Shabbat coming in later today, and more than half the pilgrimage behind us, this is a good time to look back at what we have done and...