Living Judaism within a Jewish environment is easy. It’s understanding how to live Judaism in the rest of the world that’s hard. And that’s exactly what we’re teaching our Mitzvah Corps participants how to do.
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UMC is both impacting, and being impacted by, Play SAFE
We are two days into our second jobsite, and I can honestly say these kids are changing my life…
Changing Lives at Daisy
Over the past two weeks I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of the happiest campers and most enthusiastic staff members I’ve ever encountered. The atmosphere at Daisy is one that cannot be replicated. It’s one where campers feel free to express themselves and feel accepted by an understanding staff and fellow campers who can relate to their social struggles.
Making a Difference at Camp Daisy
The atmosphere at Daisy is one that cannot be replicated. It’s one where campers feel free to express themselves and feel accepted by an understanding staff and fellow campers who can relate to their social struggles.
Patriotism + Judaism = Awesome 1st Weekend at UMC
We celebrated July 4th with Meals on Wheels in the morning and a giant water balloon fight in the afternoon. The holiday ended with a barbeque, song session, and discussion connecting Jewish teachings of lashon hara with patriotism. All in all, I would say it was a pretty great first weekend!
Creating a Kehillah Kedosha, Holy Community
I can already sense many lifetime friendships being formed at we are only four days into this six-week journey. This experience is just beginning and I cannot wait to see what is in store for us in the upcoming future!
The UMC Journey
I’m so excited to go through this journey with 41 other individuals who are all waiting to go through the same program that helped me grow so much as a person.
