The Canteen
The Canteen is a tribute to all things Jewish sleepaway camp. Hosted by the Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC), this blog is written by campers, alumni, parents, and camp professionals and is a place to talk about parenting, camp fun, projects, crafts, recipes, and more – all tied back to Jewish holidays, traditions and, of course, camp!
Lost in Translation
Growing up in Odessa, Ukraine until I was 15 years old I knew about two dozen Jews personally. Of those, ...
Mitzvah Meetings, and Meanings
Giant boxes of toothpaste and floss lurk under the marker boards in the dining hall.Huge drums of food overflow in ...
#GivingTuesday or Any day
More thoughts on giving. ‘Tis the season of thankfulness and giving. Are these words synonymous in meaning when it comes ...
thanksGIVING
We continue our series on giving. Autumn is definitely my favorite time of year. I love the change in weather, ...
Creating New Traditions (and Recipes!) for Thanksgivukkah
Last month I wrote about new ways of looking at the same old foods as a way to take an ...
Exciting Possibilities for Jewish Camp
I’ve just returned from a trip to Jerusalem where I participated in two important gatherings: the Planning Summit for a ...
I Stunk at Sports, But I Loved Them at Camp
When I was a kid, I stunk at sports. I did. I don’t like to think I did, but I ...
The Small Moments
Recently, my daughter was asked to write about a small moment for school. Not just any small moment – one ...
Hanukkah Gift Guide for Your Favorite Camper
Presenting: Hanukkah gift suggestions, Canteen-style! Although we have a few cold months to get through before we reach our beloved ...
Giving
This holiday season, we have giving on our minds and in our hearts. How camp influences what it means to ...