The end of week four is upon us! Here at the Mandel JCC and Camp Wise, we are grateful for the partnership of parents, community organizations such as Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland, the Jewish Education Center, and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, our seasonal staff members, and most of all the incredible campers who have made this Trip 1 2024 an absolute blast! This week we welcomed our youngest campers…
Blog by Lebron and Ilu On Saturday, we started our day by walking around the old city of Prague! We walked on the Charles Bridge which connects the east and west of Prague. Then we went into the Klementinum library which held many old books from as old as the 3rd century and an amazing and high up view of Prague. After lunch we did stand up paddle boarding on the Vlata…
I love to walk through the 325 acres of forest here at the Mandel JCC's amazing Camp Wise! Each time I do, or as I lead a hike for campers, I always notice something new - fresh leaves, the growth on the tips of branches, a tree that has recently fallen making way for new saplings, or rocks with fresh erosion around their edges. For generations, our campers and staff members have…
Check out these exciting pictures and reflections from our ILS-E Campers enjoying their best travels and learning in Prague! By Ilu, Naomi, and Noah G, We began our trip with two plane rides that were filled with lots of laughs, naps, and interesting airplane food. During our layover in Frankfurt many tried new German foods like bratwurst, pastries, and sushi (sushi is German?)! When we arrived in Prague we attempted to beat…
It has been an outstanding week at the Home of Happiness. As we roll into Shabbat we are grateful for our staff and campers who have made the best of this hotter-than-average week in Chardon. A perfect introduction to our summer value of Hakarat Ha Tov - Gratitude! The good news - in the high-ground near Lake Erie temps have been lower than in the city and there has often been a…
Shabbat Shalom! What a week!! The 2024 camp season is upon us and Camp Wise is off to a fantastic start. During the 4 weeks of Trip I we will welcome over 280 campers to the Home of Happiness – each of them enjoying their favorite Camp activities, making new friends and getting closer as a community. Each week we will post a Shabbat blog – and beginning next week, each cabin…
