You’re not alone! 2nd Session Kadima & B’Yachad – July 11th
July 11, 2026
Well folks, the final Shabbat of second session is in the books. It was really something to see the progression from our first Shabbat of the session to our third. […]
Accomplishment, Pride, Love – 2nd Session Kadima & B’Yachad
July 10, 2026
Yes, it does take a village. Today, for a variety of reasons, I had the unique opportunity to be a different kind of villager. With some day-off scheduling and a […]
The Kadima Wall! 2nd Session Kadima & B’Yachad – July 8th
July 8, 2026
Evenin’ folks! There are so many rites of passage at Herzl Camp, and today one of the biggest happened. The Kadima Wall!!! Camp is full of milestones. Some are small […]
Yom Yisrael! It’s cool to be Jewish! 2nd Session Kadima & B’Yachad July 7th
July 7, 2026
Today was Yom Yisrael at Machaneh Herzl, and there is something uniquely powerful about watching an entire camp celebrate the Jewish homeland together. One of the things I love most […]
Planning, followed by planning – 2nd Session Kadima & B’Yachad – July 6th
July 6, 2026
Evenin’ folks! (late evenin’ that is) It was another stellar day at Machaneh! Unfortunately, your pal Tommy didn’t get out and about camp nearly as much as I usually do, […]
Progress in Aleph – 2nd Session Kadima & B’Yachad July 5th
July 5, 2026
It was a crazy busy day, as always. Which really isn’t that crazy, because that’s just a normal day here. But tonight I want to focus on one little slice […]
Patriotism for two different flags, united in one place! 2nd Session July 4th
July 4, 2026
Today was every bit as amazing as you’d expect it to be. There was a whole lot of red, white, and blue all over camp and a whole lot of […]
The Genius of Camp – 2nd Session Kadima & B’Yachad
July 2, 2026
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 – 2nd Session Kadima & B’Yachad – July 1st
July 1, 2026
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 […]
Bikkurim recap – 2nd Session, Kadima & B’Yachad – June 30th
June 30, 2026
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 […]