Shabbat Message

In Jewish life, there many expressions of how we say goodbye. One tradition is a saying a specific prayer called the Haran Alakh when we finish learning a piece of text.  Written in Aramaic, this prayer speaks of our commitment to eventually return to the text.  In this way our goodbye is never final but […] Learn More ›

Not only does Shabbat start today, making it the hands-down best day of the week at Camp Chi, it is also International Friendship Day. When we heard that these two occasions were happening simultaneously today, it was a no brainer to celebrate them together. Shabbat is the day of rest, giving us a change of […] Learn More ›

In Pirkei Avot, it is written that the world stands on three things- Torah (Learning), Avodah (Service & Spirituality), and Gemilut Chasadim (Acts of Loving Kindness). We certainly agree with the maxim and at Camp Chi explore all those faces and have a trio of our own core values- kavod (respect), chesed (kindness), and kehillah (community). We believe […] Learn More ›

This has been quite a week at Camp Chi. With the 4th of July, Habo Day, Noar Day and more, it was jam packed and eventful. And one theme that continued day in and day out was ruach, or spirit. It is easy to equate ruach to volume. The louder you cheer, the more ruach […] Learn More ›

This past week was momentous for our 100th summer. In the midst of a pandemic, because of the diligence of hundreds of campers and staff and their family members, we were able to end the pod period and transition to a more traditional camp feel. A true shehecheyanu moment indeed. As of Tuesday, we began […] Learn More ›

August 2, 2019 was the last time Shabbat was celebrated at Camp Chi with our camp family. In the nearly 700 days since that Shabbat celebration, so much has changed, both in camp and in the world. It goes without saying how the COVID pandemic impacted the world in so many different ways. There have […] Learn More ›