Bog war is here! The spirit and excitement are tangible!
Although the Rambam brings the two aspects of Moshiach as “Chezkas Moshiach” and “Moshiach Vadai”, this bog war takes on the second one.
Taking the angle of “Moshiach Vadai” the toichen of all three teams’ are intertwined and necessary to accomplish the goal of “Moshiach Vadai”.
The three names are:
Yikabeits (Gather all Yidden to Eretz Yisroel)
Yisakein (repairing the world preparing for Moshiach)
Yivneh (Build the Beis Hamikdosh)
Campers of all three teams are enjoying the spirit, long line ups, special davenings, speeches, comedy and of course meaningful plays.
Last night’s play, displayed with true to life stages and backdrops, took us to Iran. Back when Rabbi JJ Hecht was instructed by the Rebbe to bring out thousands of children from Iran. The story was depicted with intensity, clarity and humor. Hearing the Rebbe’s voice on the loud speaker during the play brought the reality home. A great, true, miraculous story – left all campers with a lot to think about as they headed to sleep.
Bog war continues throughout the day today!
Mazel tov to Mendel Plotkin from Greensboro North Carolina, and Naftali Blotner From Mesa Arizona, celebrating their Hanochas tefillin here in camp today. Lots of Nachas to both families.
After a day of sports and learning, all departments of camp filed into the gym for a bike show in house entertainment. The spirit was great and stunts were amazing! Following the show campers enjoyed a dairy supper of Lazagna, corn and salad. A great day was enjoyed by all.
The daily siyumim continue in section C. Mazel Tov to Cheskey Paltiel and Dovid Geisinsky upon their Siyum on Sotah! Super proud of our section C bochurim.
As we like to keep parents informed, we are letting you know that a small fire just broke out in a small bedroom above the shul. The room belonged to a few staff members. B”H it was caught right away. The fire fighters were here in minutes and were quick to extinguish it. The Cause of the fire was a charging, overheated tablet. A mattress caught on fire and spread upward. B”H minimal damage to the room, and everyone is safe. Campers are asleep in their bunks. Have a good night.
Camp enjoyed a great day of sports and on-site activity. With the nine days upon us, trips will wait till next week iyh. Lots of onsite activity and entertainment are planned for the week. All meals are dairy despite the Siyumim taking place.
In honor of the nine days a camper in Section C will be making a siyum every night. In our featured pictures Camper Shneur Zalman Liberow of Boca Raton Florida is making the first siyum for the entire section C.
We are grateful for another uplifting and enjoyable Shabbos here in CGI! Both dining rooms were alive and meaningful. Shabbos competition winners are bunks: Hey, Yud Alef, and Tes Vov! CGI wants to thank Rabbi V. Butman for joining us for Shabbos and adding his insights and stories to each department of camp. In addition to speaking in both dining rooms, Rabbi Butman farbrenged with the staff. The Farbrengen continued way past the ending of Shabbos.
Section A, grade 4, was treated to a specail late night – Pizza event – on Motzei shabbos.
Grade 6 had their fierce-all-star-game on motzei shabbos in our indoor gym. Competition is high in preparation to the finals.
Enjoy our week 2 video posted below, highlighting some of the amazing activity your son experience during his second week here in the Rebbe’s camp.
Mazel Tov to Levi Heber upon his Hanochas Tefillin celebrated here in cmap this morning joined by his parents.