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A Newsletter of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore
Meet the Super Shlichim of 2010!
The JCC’s Camp Milldale is the only local Jewish day camp that will be having Shlichim this year. Dori Zvili, Director of Camp Milldale, actually got to spend This summer, the JCC’s Camp Milldale and time with all the Shlichim when she visited the ECE Noah’s Ark program are fortunate Israel this spring. “I was very impressed enough to be having six Israeli Shlichim with the extensive training that they are join their ranks. The Shlichim are from put through and how much all over Israel and are they learned!” she says. Noy looking forward to a Shemer, a Shaliach who summer of teaching, worked at Camp Milldale learning and having fun. two summers ago, was there They bring with them to share her experiences expertise on a variety of camp and the Baltimore of specialties such as community. In addition dancing, nature and to Neta and Michal who sports. Neta Fichman, will be working at Noahs our amazing Noah’s Ark, the four Camp Ark Israeli culture Milldale Shlichim this year specialist from last Dori and Noy Shemer, former Camp include Adi Lotan, Omry year is returning and Milldale Shaliach, in Israel Markovich, Sivan Sar Shalom will be working with and Goni Katsir. Although each Shaliach newcomer Michal Pasvolsky. Michal has brings their own unique flavor to the table, years of experience working with children they all share the great desire to spread the and brings the additional talent of having love and awareness of Israel and its culture been a dancer since she was 4 years old. “I to American campers. The Shlichim will love being a counselor,” says Michal. “It’s also be taking part in various community very satisfying. Being a Shaliach is a great activities, stay tuned for more details on honor!” their summer experience! Interested in hosting one of these terrific counselors in your home this summer?
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Contact Dori Zvili at 410.356.5200 x387 or email dzvili@jcc.org.
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Become a Maccabi Host Family – Gain an Experience of a Lifetime When you think of JCC Maccabi, you probably conjure up images of spirit, sports and competition. Of course, that is a large part of what JCC Maccabi is about! However, what goes on “behind the scenes” is an equally vital piece of the entire JCC Maccabi Experience. Host families and volunteers play an integral role in the success of this huge endeavor. Eileen Strauss has been a host three times for the JCC Maccabi games. She can tell you that, although it’s a commitment, you get so much out of it! Over the past years, she has had a great time hosting and getting to know some of the kids. Her whole family gets in on the action and loves attending ArtsFest performances and rooting for “their” kids. They have stayed in touch with participants that they have hosted and even met up with the kids and their families during the year. She also helps to find homes for Shomer Shabbos kids who keep kosher. Eileen explains, “It means so much to the kids when they don’t have to worry about these things. They are able to relax and enjoy the games, knowing that their host is taking care of the details for them.” She adds, “This is a chance to give back. We all need to be there for each other and each other’s children”. Commissioner for Maccabi Soccer, Barry Lynn has also been a host many times. His family has hosted both girls and boys in past years for the JCC Maccabi Games. The girls and his daughters became fast friends as did the boys and his sons. Barry feels that hosting kids from all over the country is a learning opportunity for his family. At one point, one of his boys was actually competing against one of the kids that they housed. Host Family continues on page 7
Camp Director, Dori Zvili with the Summer 2010 Shlichim