Category: Dvar Torah
Shabbat Nivonim Videos
The last Friday night of camp was, as always, Shabbat Nivonim. The Nivonimers processed […]
Tisha B’av: Marking a Somber Moment as a Community
As the sun sets on erev Tisha B’Av, the camp atmosphere shifts to a […]
Whistle While You Work by Abby Kerbel, Jewish Learning Specialist, DC Day Camp
What if I told you Snow White knew the Tanach (Bible)? The sentiment of “Whistle While You […]
D’var Torah on Parshat Pinchas: “Banot Just Wanna Own Land”
It’s been a long-standing tradition that, on Friday night of Shavua Hachana (Staff Week), […]
An Incredible D’Var Torah on Chukat-Balak!
Last Friday afternoon, three of our amazing Rashei Edot (Division Heads) gave a spectacular […]
D’var Torah: The Blessing of Diversity
When we sit at our seder tables tomorrow night, we will once again be […]
D’var Torah: First Impressions Matter
Many years ago, I changed my primary care doctor to the person who still […]
Shemot is a Reminder to Fight for Freedom and Equality for All by Sharon Rosenberg Safra
We are back in Sefer Shemot, the Book of Exodus, in our Torah cycle […]
D’var Torah: Light and Faith in Our Times
The story of Jacob’s wrestling in last week’s Torah portion and the lighting of […]
D’var Torah: Thanksgiving = the Most Jewish of Holidays
Hands down, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. True, I’m the kind of person who […]