Winkle’s Blog
A Big Award for Camp Chi
It always feels great to be recognized when you work hard for something that really matters to you. That’s how we feel about receiving the Excellence in Russian-Speaking Jewish Engagement at the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s Leaders Assembly, the biggest professional conference for Jewish camps. This award was presented by the Foundation for Jewish Camp […] Learn More ›
A Taste of Camp Chi in Israel
About a month ago I returned from Ta’am Yisrael, my second trip to Israel. Ta’am is an 8th grade trip to Israel, where, along with our peers, we get a hands-on immersive Israel experience. This was my second trip to Israel, but my first with my peers, having gone with my family a few years […] Learn More ›
PNW – The Story of Camp Chi Exodus
An adventure awaits, are you ready? Thousands of years ago today, the Jewish people set out on a journey from Egypt that would take them 40 years to ultimately end up in the land of Israel. While we are uncertain if Moses framed the exodus to our ancestors in these terms, what we can tell […] Learn More ›
Final Four Frenzy Update
After another intense weekend of NCAA basketball, we have the Final Four teams. We are excited to watch the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers take on the Michigan Wolverines and the Kansas Jayhawks going up against the Villanova Wildcats. Not surprisingly with this tournament of upsets, no one was able to correctly predict the final four teams. We […] Learn More ›
Chi Getaway
This winter seems to be never ending and we know there are days where you sit on your couch and stare out your window longing for sunny days and warmer weather. Well, wish no more! Chi Getaway is here to help your dreams of summer get here a little faster! Chi Getaway is a program […] Learn More ›
Final Four Frenzy: Sweet Sixteen Update
Wow! What a weekend we had. March Madness is in full swing and many brackets have been busted with upset after upset (sorry Michigan State, Xavier, North Carolina and Virginia fans). The south region was particularly tough on the Final Four Frenzy participants. After just a few days of play, only 1 person, Scott Gates, […] Learn More ›