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Empowering Camp Staff and Counselors to Address Difficult Questions about Israel and Beyond

Ellie Rudee

June 6, 2024

As we gear up for another unforgettable summer at URJ Camps - and with some camps already in full swing - we are reminded that today, more than ever, providing safe, nurturing spaces for our campers, counselors, and staff is of utmost importance.

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Being Honest with God and Myself

Chaim Harrison

May 17, 2024

I took the Commandments seriously. However, one of the Commandments deeply resonated above all others: "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor," meaning "You shall not lie" (Exodus 20:13). This affected me most because I was lying to others and myself about a core aspect of my identity: my bisexuality.

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Summer Youth Experiences

Communities of Belonging Don’t Just Happen…URJ Camps are Putting in the Work

Rachel Hall

May 3, 2024

While camp is an oasis away from everyday life, it still exists in a world that has much work to do around harm prevention, particularly for Campers of Color, gender-diverse campers, campers with a variety of body sizes, and campers with disabilities.

Children's Books

10 Children’s Books That Celebrate Pride

Chaim Harrison

Rachel Hall

So many of us who identify as LGBTQ+ grew up with little to no queer/trans representation in the media we consumed. While there is still a long way to go in normalizing LGBTQ+ identities in children’s media, kids can now see themselves and their families represented in many ways, including in the books they read.