On a serene, sprawling campsite in Philadelphia, 30 girls lit Shabbos candles. For most, it was their first time.
CGI B-ME began last Tuesday. Four days filled with recreational fun – swimming, canoeing, hiking and basketball- left them tired and ready for a relaxing Shabbos. Organized by Gershon and Debbie Sandler, B-ME is an overnight camp where not-yet frum girls learn and live Yiddishkeit.
After learning basic concepts of Judaism, including G-d and Shabbos, the girls got a brief overview of Shabbos: we become closer to Hashem, leaving behind the rush of life and connecting to what’s real in life. We don’t turn lights on and off, don’t play music and don’t write. We don’t use anything electrical. After clarifying that turning on a tap is not considered electrical, they were ready to roll.
The first Shabbos at camp flew by, beginning with a rocking Friday Night meal, with lively singing, stories and new friendships.
“Shabbos at camp is amazing! It is full of learning, songs, unity, and spiritual growth. We get to bond and become friends like sisters with one another,” said Alisa S., from San Antonio, Texas.
The 30 tea-lights danced away as the girls they represented continued their journey of self-development and growth: learning to be proud to Be Me – confident young Jewish women.
CGI B-ME has a few spots still available for second session, (July 23rd- August 12). See cgibme.org or contact Gershon Sandler at 845-425-0903 for more details.
Jazz- hope you’re having a blast! you look wonderful and happy!!! So glad you’re there. Keep up the good work!
we miss you in texas 🙂
agree with number 7
Ally You look great-we are glad you are having another great summer.
Thank you for the wonderful opportunity you are providing our girls. It is a pleasure to see them grow.
I worked for gershon sandler in running springs. His professionalism is top notch. Bh I direct my own camp these days, and I use many of his concepts. Thank you gershon 🙂
You rock girl! keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
a girl from my community went last summer and she still talking about it! She just loved every second of it so keep up the amazing work
go ally
keep up the great work
Lookin spiffy!!!
Go Rivka Cyprys…Go Sheina Liberow…Go Yoceved Hect…Go Yocheved Morosow… Chanie Rosenfeld…Go Rykal Bendet…Go Hadar!!! Love you guys!! You all rock!!! Miss you all so much!!
Best Headstaff EVER!!!!!! YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!
The group of counselors are amazing I personally know most of them!! It would not be the same without their tireless efforts! Keep up the great work!
I have a girl in my community who doesn’t have plans yet. How much is it?
Awesome Counselors!!!
Go Shuli Kulek!! Best Head counselor Everrr!!!!
What these kids are getting is unbelievable! Keep making the Rebbe proud!
This camp is so special! The pictures really speak for themselves..keep it up B-ME!