A main goal of Camp Solomon Schechter, and arguably the most important, is to instill within people a Jewish Identity. To bring Jews together, some of whom don’t even know how to read Hebrew, or how to daven (pray), or really anything about what it means to be a Jew. For so many CSS is an introduction to Judaism.
CSS tries to instill into people this fact – you are a Jew, and Jews are special. For this reason, we say Brachot (blessings) on food before we eat, we prepare for the Sabbath, and we even teach our young Jews about the holiday of Tisha B’av.
Camp, in its own special way, can ignite in a Jew the feeling of “I’m not like everyone else, I’m a Jew, and I like it!" Camp Solomon Schechter is the place where Judaism and joy are one! This phrase is in fact at the core of what Schechter such a special camp.
It’s with that introduction to Judaism that campers are able to explore more into the uniqueness of Judaism by going to Israel or learning about Judaism in their own communities back home.
There are a ton of exciting things happening at camp that are helping us continue to reach our goals of instilling a love for being Jewish into the lives of our communities young people. We are hiring great staff, renovating facilities and getting new toys! I will soon start posting updates on all the new stuff!
I welcome any alumni to write an entry for the CSS blog, others would love to hear from you!
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