Camp Yavneh
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Camp Yavneh is a residential Jewish camp established in 1944 and affiliated with Hebrew College
. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association
and is located in Northwood, New Hampshire
, in the United States
.
Camp Yavneh offers children of ages 8–16 a Jewish camp environment where Jewish values and activities are emphasized. The camp is unaffiliated with the religious movements — considering itself "k'lal Yisrael" (all Jews are one). There are t'fillot (prayers
) daily, offering egalitarian and orthodox services.
The camp offers traditional camp activities such as swimming, boating, drama, music, Israeli dance, special arts program, and a daily Hebrew/Judaic class for all levels. Camp Yavneh is Shomer Shabbat
and strictly Kosher (with rabbi
nical supervision). For years, Camp Yavneh served as a "second home" for thousands of young Jewish children, ages 8–16. Yavneh's Zimriyah has carried on for years, maintaining a tradition of Jewish pride, friendly competition, and song. The Maccabiah games during the second month of camp include sports, song
, dance
, and art
, and they culminate on the second to last night of camp, with a sing-off, a Hebrew play with themed focus on dance and song and the traditional segment, called "Shelet." The Shelet presentations are the presentation of the team plaques. The current director is Debbie Sussman.
Former directors include: Jacob and Leah Hurwitz (bought and founded camp), reda Shore], Dr. Walter Ackerman ("Ackie"), Rabbi Baruch Levine, Abe Yanover, Michael Libenson, Avi Teken, Margie Berkowitz, Shoshana Marcus.
Camp Yavneh claims to be at the center of the lives of thousands of people throughout the United States
, serving as a staunch example of Judaism
and love.
Camp Yavneh was voted a top-ten Jewish overnight camp from a Jewish Camping magazine.
Hebrew College
Hebrew College is an accredited college of Jewish studies in Newton Centre, near Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1921, Hebrew College is committed to Jewish scholarship in a transdenominational academic environment. The president of the college is Rabbi Daniel Lehmann...
. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association
American Camp Association
The American Camp Association , formerly known as the American Camping Association, is a 501 nonprofit that serves the United States. It is an association for camp owners, camp professionals and others interested in summer camps and similar camp programs.ACA runs an accreditation criterion for camps...
and is located in Northwood, New Hampshire
Northwood, New Hampshire
Northwood is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,241 at the 2010 census.-History:First settled in 1763, Northwood was incorporated on February 6, 1773 by Colonial Governor John Wentworth, when a large tract of land called "North Woods" was separated from...
, in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
Camp Yavneh offers children of ages 8–16 a Jewish camp environment where Jewish values and activities are emphasized. The camp is unaffiliated with the religious movements — considering itself "k'lal Yisrael" (all Jews are one). There are t'fillot (prayers
Jewish services
Jewish prayer are the prayer recitations that form part of the observance of Judaism. These prayers, often with instructions and commentary, are found in the siddur, the traditional Jewish prayer book....
) daily, offering egalitarian and orthodox services.
The camp offers traditional camp activities such as swimming, boating, drama, music, Israeli dance, special arts program, and a daily Hebrew/Judaic class for all levels. Camp Yavneh is Shomer Shabbat
Shomer Shabbat
A shomer Shabbat or shomer Shabbos is a person who observes the mitzvot associated with Judaism's Shabbat...
and strictly Kosher (with rabbi
Rabbi
In Judaism, a rabbi is a teacher of Torah. This title derives from the Hebrew word רבי , meaning "My Master" , which is the way a student would address a master of Torah...
nical supervision). For years, Camp Yavneh served as a "second home" for thousands of young Jewish children, ages 8–16. Yavneh's Zimriyah has carried on for years, maintaining a tradition of Jewish pride, friendly competition, and song. The Maccabiah games during the second month of camp include sports, song
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
, dance
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
, and art
Art
Art is the product or process of deliberately arranging items in a way that influences and affects one or more of the senses, emotions, and intellect....
, and they culminate on the second to last night of camp, with a sing-off, a Hebrew play with themed focus on dance and song and the traditional segment, called "Shelet." The Shelet presentations are the presentation of the team plaques. The current director is Debbie Sussman.
Former directors include: Jacob and Leah Hurwitz (bought and founded camp), reda Shore], Dr. Walter Ackerman ("Ackie"), Rabbi Baruch Levine, Abe Yanover, Michael Libenson, Avi Teken, Margie Berkowitz, Shoshana Marcus.
Camp Yavneh claims to be at the center of the lives of thousands of people throughout the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, serving as a staunch example of Judaism
Judaism
Judaism ) is the "religion, philosophy, and way of life" of the Jewish people...
and love.
Camp Yavneh was voted a top-ten Jewish overnight camp from a Jewish Camping magazine.
External links
- Camp Yavneh official website
- Hebrew College listing
- Jewish Camps: Lite or Original Recipe, The Jewish Journal, August 26 - September 8, 2005.