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Evening folks or good morning if you’re reading this in the a.m. I assume not many keep Camp hours. Though tonights message is being posted a little earlier for reasons. […]

Chofesh! Chofesh is the free time we give campers after dinner and before Tochnit Erev (evening program), and I have to tell you, it’s my favorite time to walk around […]

As promised folks, here is a recap of Bikkurim from a couple of the day’s organizers and judges…who do wear Ref Jerseys all day long. So without further ado: Hi […]

I took Creative Writing 301 in college and Professor Hanson said on day one, don’t be afraid of the simple sentence. Today was awesome! I didn’t get back to camp […]

Evenin’ folks! Here’s one of my rare brief notes. I had to run down to the Twin Cities for some meetings tomorrow. By the way, when I say “had,” I […]

Nothing makes me appreciate Shabbat more than Herzl Camp! Our 2026 Ozrim absolutely knocked it out of the park and hosted a picture-perfect Shabbat here in Machaneh Paradise. The weather […]

There’s Something for Everybody! The dew stopped dewing, the sun started shining, and camp was in full camp form. I know I kind of said that yesterday, but with the […]

We Love This Place! It was the first full day of Second Session, Kadima, and B’Yachad. And though there was quite a bit of heavy dew…because, of course, it never […]

We’re back! That’s right, camp is in full form! For those of you who are newcomers to the Machaneh Herzl community, welcome. We’re so glad you’re with us, and we’re […]

The flags have been lowered. The songs have been sung. And all that remains is the embers of the closing bonfire. Memories and experiences are forever etched into your campers […]