Over 100 boys, children of Shluchim from the Western United States gathered in California for eight days of chayus, inspiration, chassidishkeit warmth and fun at the “Tzeirei HaShluchim West Coast Winter Boys Camp.”
Most of these children live out of established Jewish communities and this unique camp of chassidshkeit and excitement gives them a special opportunity to enjoy what many other Jewish children take for granted.
Nestled in the Verdugo Mountains of Glendale, the 113-acre camp affords an amazing experience with beautiful mountain views, hiking trails, archery, sports fields, outdoor amphitheaters and much more.
In addition to all the on-site activities, the children went on several other trips such as bowling and on a grand trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain.
On one of the evenings, the children were treated to a very special Kumzitz with songs, marshmallows and great spirit led by Rabbi Shmuel Schlanger, Shliach in Bakersfield, California and a parent of children in the camp.
Support for this special experience is provided by Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Mr. David Kagan of Western Kosher, the Meromim Fund and many other generous individuals without whom all of this would be impossible.
This year’s camp was organized in connection with MyShliach of Merkos 302. A special thanks to Rabbis Mendy Kotlarksy, Mendy Shanowitz and Zushe Rivkin for their valuable assistance.
The exceptional staff, led by head-counselors Mendel Undsdorfer, Moshe Aharon Lipskier and Zalmy Goldberg provided round-the clock chassidishe warmth and a positive environment for these precious children. The camp is directed by Rabbi Zalmy and Shterna Kudan and Rabbi Mendel and Rochel Loschak.
Organizers said this camp was organized and run “by Shluchim for Shluchim.” The executive committee overseeing the camps funding and operations are California Shluchim Rabbis Simcha Backman, Nachman Abend and Shlomo Bistrisky.
The Tzeirei HaShluchos West Coast Winter Girls Camp begins today, Monday, and will be equally exciting – if not more, they said.
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The food you made was the best thank you Mendel
Thank you Rabbi Kudan and Rabbi Loschak for making a very good camp
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Your admirer in Sydney CS
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Who made sure the kids had the best food ever??
Go YY & Levi schmukler!