אחד הסימנים לסיום תקופת הקעמפים בניו-יורק היא נוכחותם של מאות הילדים ברחבי שכונת קראון-הייטס.
אתמול (שני) הסתיים קעמפ 'גן ישראל' ניו-יורק ומאות הילדים הגיעו לאוהל הרבי זי"ע וחתמו בכך את הקעמפ המוצלח שהתקיים בהרי הקצקילס
אמש (שני) מילאו את השכונה מאות מילדי הקעמפ הגדול - קעמפ "גן ישראל" ניו-יורק שחזרו מחודשיים של הנאה גשמית ורוחנית.
בכינוס ה'באנקעט' שנערך ביום ראשון חילקו צוות הגנרלים לכל ילד תשורה מיוחדת הכוללת לוח שנה כשבשער מתנוססת התמונה המסורתית של כל משתתתפי הקעמפ.
כאמור, אתמול הגיעו מאות הילדים לאוהל הרבי זי"ע בקווינס שם כתבו פ"נ והשתטחו על קברו של הרבי.
הלימודים בתלמודי-התורה בקראון-הייטס יחלו בשבוע הבא.
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Monday, August 18, 2003
GOODBYE GAN YISROEL...
- CGI @ 6:11 pm PST
Sunday, August 17, 2003
Unity at international ‘Yarchei Kallah’
- CGI @ 5:11 pm PST Gedolim, Rabbonim, Roshei Yeshivot, and mashpi’im graced the evening with their presence and words of Torah, while hundreds of tmimim and Anash listened intently, amazed at the scene which had been organised by Rabbi Avraham Shem Tov, who heads the international ‘Agudas Chassidei Chabad’. The evening was competently chaired by Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipskar, shliach in Bal Harbor Florida. Dvar Malchus was said by Rabbi Yoel Cohen, the Rebbe’s ‘chozer’ and words of blessing were spoken by Rabbi Shem Tov, Rabbi Lipa Shapira, Rabbi Yitzchak Yehuda Yuroslavski and Rabbi Mordechai Shmuel Askenazi, Rabbi of Kfar Chabad. Words of halacha and pilpul were heard by Rabbi Dov Brisman and Rabbi Chanania Yosef Aisenbach, Rosh Yeshiva of chabad in Bnei Brak. At this very moment, the Torah event of the international ‘Yarchei Kallah’ is taking place in the large shul of ‘Gan Yisroel New York’ with the participation of many gedolim, Rabbonim, Roshei Yeshivot, and mashpi’im from around the world. Our COL team on the scene are broadcasting the event live , in co-operation with the virtual team of Gan Yisroel: Hershi Chitrik and Zalman Shapira.
HUNDREDS WATCH YARCHEI KALAH LIVE!
- CGI @ 10:51 am PST
Saturday, August 16, 2003
LIVE WEBCAST OF YARCHEI KALLA
- CGI @ 11:46 pm PST
DESPITE BLACKOUT YARCHEI KALLA GOES ON
- CGI @ 9:25 pm PST As we finished typing this article @ 9:04pm EST, the lights went back on and loud cheering and applause was heard throughout the grounds of Gan Yisroel. .
Thursday, August 14, 2003
CGI WEBSTAT - Mon, Jun 23 2003 at 5:25 AM to Fri, Aug 01 2003 at 4:04 AM (38.94 days).
- CGI @ 8:03 am PST
THURSDAY: 30TH ANNUAL YARCHEI KALLA OPENING @ GAN YISROEL, NY - BUS LEAVING FROM 770 @ 11:00AM
- CGI @ 7:51 am PST 7:30 A.M. Shiur in Chassidus, Beis Midrash of Yarchei Kallah 8:00 P.M. Second Session, Main Synagogue of Gan Yisrael Campus 7:30 A.M. Shiur in Chassidus, Beis Midrash of Yarchei Kallah HaRav Avraham Gerlitzky – Rosh Yeshivah at Yeshivas Oholei Torah, New York 4:30 P.M. Fourth Session, Beis Midrash of Yarchei Kallah
Wednesday, August 13, 2003
מעמד "ירחי כלה" ייפתח הערב
- CGI @ 9:55 am PST מסיבות התורה בנאות דשא דקרייה המפוארה "גן ישראל" בפארקסוויל בניו-יורק, יימשכו עד כ' מנחם-אב – יום ההילולא של רבי לוי-יצחק זצ"ל. הציבור הרחב מוזמן להשתתף בשיעורים ובפאנלי השו"ת במהלך כל יום חמישי, ט"ז באב, וכן בחגיגת המלווה-מלכה המסורתית במוצאי-שבת פרשת עקב – בשעה 10 וחצי בבית-הכנסת הגדול של גן ישראל, אליו מוזמנות קהל נשות חב"ד. הסעות מאורגנות ייצאו ביום חמישי, בשעה 11.30 בבוקר ממרכז חב"ד העולמי - 770 בשכונת קראון-הייטס. פרטים על ההסעות במוצאי-שבת - במודעות שהתפרסמות בקראון-הייטס, אתרי הנופש בקטסקילס, שבועון "כפר-חב"ד ובעיתון "ג'ואיש פרעס". בועד הכללי של ירחי כלה העולמי סבורים כי ההתכנסות תהווה הזדמנות-פז לאנ"ש והתמימים לשמוע שיעורים מפי טובי הרבנים הגאונים ולהתוועדות חסידית פנימית עם גדולי המשפיעים של דור השביעי. "תקוותינו חזקה שמבצע תורה זה יחיש וימהר את הבאת ימות המשיח והגאולה האמיתית והשלימה על-ידי משיח צדקנו בעגלא דידן", אומרים בועד בראשות השליח הרב אברהם שם-טוב, יו"ר אגודת-חסידי-חב"ד העולמית והמוסד הק' שזכה לשימת-לב מיוחדת מנשיא הדור. Source: COL.org.il
Tuesday, August 12, 2003
THIS YEARS HISKASHRUS WAR SONGS ARE ONLINE
- CGI @ 11:14 pm PST
MISHNAYOS BAL PEH POINTS UPDATED
- CGI @ 11:03 pm PST
Monday, August 11, 2003
Visiting Day in Camp Gan Israel
- CGI @ 3:39 pm PST While the delighted parents reunited with the Campers, young children Throughout the day the Canteen employees worked fulltime, accommodating In the lobby, crowds of people gathered to watch a special preview of For the Campers whose parents unfortunately couldn’t visit, a special Camp caretaker Eric Taylor was busy all day long directing both As visiting day was coming to an end, smiling campers were seen
Sunday, August 10, 2003
VISITING DAY
- CGI @ 5:05 am PST (picture: shmais.com)
Shabbos Nachamu in the Rebbe’s camp
- CGI @ 4:48 am PST Following Mincha in the shul a Siyum was made by the Counselor Eitan goldberg on the entire Maseches Sotah! After a smashing Gan Yisroel Friday night Maariv, Campers headed down towards the dining room for yet another very special Friday night meal. During the meal a very special announcement was made by H.C.Y.G. Camp will IY”H be installing an air-conditioning unit in the main building. This unit, the campers were informed, will provide air-conditioning to the dining room and the lobby. After yet another electriying meal, singing many of the brand new 5763 Hiskashrus War songs, Campers gathered to farbreng, listening to the inspiring words of L.D.Y.S.
NEW TALMIDIEI HASHOVUAH PICTURES
- CGI @ 3:30 am PST
Thursday, August 07, 2003
Tisha Be’av in the Rebbe’s Camp
- CGI @ 1:17 am PST Sitting down low on turned over benches, everyone davened Maariv. Thursday: Reveille was 1 hour later on Thursday morning, Tisha Be’av. After lunch the grand camper counselor game took place. The campers won Throughout the day campers in the soccer field area witnessed a pleasant As dusk neared, campers gathered into the Shul to daven Mincha. Kriah Everyone watched a video of the Rebbe after Mincha. Following the video, Heading towards the dining room, campers were greeted by a mouth-watering
Thursday, August 07, 2003
THIS SUNDAY VISITING DAY & GRAND CARNIVAL
- CGI @ 10:45 pm PST The carnival rides are all FREE OF CHARGE and will be open to all campers and visitors. There will be a nominal fee for the sno-cones, popcorn and cotton candy. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL THE CAMP OFFICE @ 845-292-9665.
SHUL GETS NEW LIGHTING
- CGI @ 12:37 am PST
Wednesday, August 06, 2003
AND THE WINNERS ARE....
- CGI @ 7:36 pm PST Teams Chosid and Shliach gathered, each team being their awesome
Grand Sing of Hiskashrus War in the Rebbe's Camp
- CGI @ 3:16 am PST As night began to descend, all campers got dressed up into their costumes. The team of Chosid dressed up like Pirates, and the team of Shliach dressed up like Poilishe Chasidim. After each team was fully dressed, they each lined up in formation, and then were dismissed to the Shul. Both teams entered the Shul and settled themselves down to their teams amazing backdrops. Campers began with their cheers, after some time the cheer slowly changed to “Hear come the judges” as the grand judges made their entry, each one outfitted in a judges robe and wig. The time arrived for both generals to make their grand entry. To the background of a fierce storm in the ocean, Pirate Chief General Yehudah Stern managed to pull him self to safety, after nearly being overcome by the great waves. To the cheers and encouragement of his fellow pirates, he stood up and addressed them. Judge Yoelish Ganz than started a Nigun, both teams joined in with a smashing Chayus. Following the Nigun both teams presented their theme songs. Team Chosid presented their song first, composed by Eli Rosenfeld and preformed under the direction of Levi Gansburg. Team Shliach followed afterwards with their theme song. The program continued with the theme speech. The speech explained the theme of the team and how the costumes are connected to it. Zev Allision spoke for team Chosid and Moishe Denberg spoke team Shliach. The presentation of the Alma Maters began. Team Chosid proceeded, singing a very beautiful song, written by Eli Rosenfeld. Team Shliach followed, singing another beautiful song, featuring an original tune by General Simi Morgenstern. Each team then sang their Hebrew song, everyone singing with great enthusiasm. The Campers continued on singing on Lebidike Nigunim, creating an incredible atmosphere. Amid all the singing, everyone stopped to hear an inspiring speech from Camp Executive Director Rabbi Avrohom Shemtov. Rabbi Shemtov spoke about the life of a Chosid and Shliach, how it is not just a Color War theme, rather it should be continued in everyone’s homes, throughout the year. Laughter resounded off the walls of the Shul, as Itche Itkin and Yanky Denberg recited the lyrics of their very own comedy song. Itche and Yanky than continued on recited their Grammen for team Shliach; the campers were already falling off their seats from amusement. Getzy Markowitz continued, reciting side-splitting Grammens for the team Chosid. The Shul soon filled up with hundreds of sincere young voices, davening the last Maariv of Hiskashrus War 5763. After singing many more Nigunim and Camp songs the Campers went to sleep enthused with Chayus and exited to find out the results tomorrow…
Monday, August 04, 2003
Grand Plays of Hiskashrus War 5763
- CGI @ 1:46 am PST Performing first was the team of Chosid. They preformed a wonderful play Following the first play everyone went to the dining room for supper. The play was about two young men who escape the orphanage and go into Both plays were performed beautifully, featuring amazing backdrops which On Tuesday night, exclusive coverage of the 5763 Hiskashrus War Grand
SPECIAL 30TH YEAR YARCHEI KALLA CELEBRATION @ GAN YISROEL, NY
- CGI @ 1:44 am PST For the last 2 weeks, a group of Bochurim, under the direction of Rabbi Avrohom Shemtov having been working hard on coordinating and planning the program As advertised in the Kfar Chabad, participation at this years Yarchei Kalla will include "Kol Gedolei HaTorah VeHaChassidus shel Doraynu, Dor HaShevee'ee, Roshei Yeshivos veHamshpi'im beTomche Tmimim Mikol Katzvay Tayvel". The opening session will take place IYH Thursday the 16th of Menachem-Av and the grand Melava Malka will take place IYH Motzei Shabbos Parshas Eikev @ 10:30pm. Both programs will be held in the CGI Shul in Kiryat Gan Israel, NY. For more info call 845-292-3313.
Monday, August 04, 2003
Second Play to start @ lerech 10:20
- CGI @ 10:10 pm PST
COLOR WAR PLAYS TO BE BROADCAST LIVE!
- CGI @ 7:23 pm PST
GROUP FROM TORONTO VISITS GAN YISROEL, NY
- Levi @ 7:21 pm PST While the men experienced a lebedike camp Shachris in the Shul the women milled around on the front lawn. After Shachris the entire camp greeted the group with a smashing “Haveinu Sholom Aleichem”. Before going on their way the group was treated to a delicious breakfast in the guest dining room during which they were addressed by Executive Camp Director Rabbi Avrohom Y. Shemtov. PS. One of the visitors later remarked to an organizer that he was very impressed with the camp and he would like to send his son to CGINY next year IYH. . Source: Shmais.com
Hiskashrus war continues in The Rebbes Camp
- CGI @ 4:47 pm PST Following breakfast both teams, Chosid and Shliach, presented their After learning classes each team gathered for team time. During team
Color War Day 1
- CGI @ 3:52 am PST Sunday: Camp was much honored to host a large group from Toronto. This After Shachris the campers all recited tehillim together, in connection Hey, I knew it the whole time!....... The Camp was divided into two teams, the team of Shliach and the team of Leading the team of Shliach is HC Simi Morgenstern as Leading the team of Chossid is LD Yehudah Stern as General, Following the split-up, the first ever Mincha of the 5763 Hiskashrus war Team Shliach were first with their Scavengers. They put on a very
Sunday, August 03, 2003
Color War!
- CGI @ 7:28 pm PST
Shabbos Chazoin in the Rebbe's Camp
- CGI @ 7:24 pm PST Following learning classes the campers headed to the Shul for Mincha. Subsequently all campers headed towards the dining room to eat their Shabbos morning: Following the morning snacks, campers headed towards Following the afternoon learning classes, during which the Campers The time for Mincha approached and Campers headed towards the Shul. They
The high spirits that were felt at ‘Camp Gan Yisroel New York’ during the past few days reached their peak at the melave malka on motzei shabbos, the central event of ‘Yarchei Kallah’ which was founded thirty years ago in memory of the Rebbe's father.
Source: COL.org.il
This years hundreds of people from all over the globe watched the 30th Yarchei
Kalah live online. The news of the live event was published on two major lubavitcher
websites, COL and Shmais. B"H the network grid held up to the high bandwidth
demand even though it was broadcast at 196kbs. To watch this years yarchei kalah,
click here.
Click on the left for the live webcam
Despite the massive blackout, the 30th annual Yarchei Kalla program @ Gan Yisroel, NY which this year has over 30 Rabbonim, Mashpiim, Roshei Yeshivos & Shluchim from around the world continued.
Thanks to good olde tea light candles, battery powered lanterns and the bright beams from a couple of cars, the learning and discussions in Torah did not stop.
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The 30th annual Yarchei Kalla will IYH get underway Thursday @ Gan Yisroel, NY.
A bus (free of charge) will be leaving from 770 @ 11:00am promptly and will leave Gan Yisroel Thursday @ midnight.
The following is the schedule for Thursday & Friday.
HaRav Elimelech Tzwibel - Mashpia, Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim, Morristown NJ
3:00 P.M. Opening Session, Beis Midrash of Yarchei Kallah
Chairman: HaRav Shneur Zalman Wilschanski - Rosh Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim, Morristown NJ
HaRav Meir Zvi Gruzman - Rosh Yeshivah at Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim, Kfar Chabad
HaRav Yitzchak Yehudah Yaroslavski - Secretary of Beis Din Rabbanei Chabad of Eretz HaKodesh
HaRav Mordechai Shmuel Ashkenazi - Rav of Kfar Chabad
HaRav Yosef Yitzchak Kalmanson - Rosh Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim, New Haven, CT
Chairman: HaRav Yehudah Leib Shapiro - Rosh Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim, Miami FL
Dvar Malchus: HaRav Yoel Kahn - the Rebbe's 'Chozer'
HaRav Moshe Tendler - Rosh Yeshivah at Yeshivas Yitzchak Elchanan and Av Beis Din of Monsey Community
HaRav Yisroel Friedman - Rosh Yeshivas Oholei Torah, New York
HaRav Yitzchak Meir Herz - Rosh Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim, London, England
HaRav Yechiel Menachem Mendel Kalmanson - Rosh Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim, Brunoy, France
HaRav Yosef Segal - Rosh Kollel Tzemach Tzedek, Jerusalem
HaRav Moshe Havlin - Rosh Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim and Rav of Kiryat Gat, Israel
FRIDAY
HaRav Zushya Alperovitz – Mashpia, Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim, Kiryat Gat
10:30 A.M. Third Session, Beis Midrash of Yarchei Kallah
HaRav Levy Wineberg – Rosh Machon LiSemichah VeRabbanus, Johannesburg
HaRav Yaakov Moshe Wolberg – Rosh Yeshivah at Yeshivas Oholei Torah, New York
HaRav Baruch Leshes – Rosh Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim, Sydney
HaRav Yisrael Shimon Kalmanson – Vaad Hanachos BeLahak
HaRav Eliyahu Landau – Rosh Yeshivah at Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim, Kfar Chabad
HaRav Gavriel Tzinner – Renowned Author of Nit’ei Gavriel
HaRav Dov Brisman – Av Beis Din, Philadelphia
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הערב (יום רביעי, ט"ו באב) ייפתח המעמד התורני "ירחי כלה"
העולמי, בו צפויים להשתתף כ-50 מגדולי התורה והחסידות של דורנו – רבני חב"ד, ראשי-הישיבות והמשפיעים בישיבות "תומכי תמימים ליובאוויטש" מרחבי העולם שיתאספו בצוותא-חדא באכסניא של תורה שנוסד בעידודו ובברכתו של הרבי, לכבודו ולזכרו של אביו – המקובל רבי לוי-יצחק שניאורסאהן נ"ע.
על המעמד שמציין השנה יובל שלושים להיווסדו, התבטא כ"ק אדמו"ר: "הנני מחבב את העניין בכללותו, והרי-זה מכבדו (בחייו ו)גם לאחר מותו ועל-ידי תורה הוא כבוד הכי גדול", וזוכה מידי שנה להשתתפותם הקבועה של רבנים ומורי הוראה לצד ציבור שוחרי תורה בכינוס התורה בו מושמעים דרשות ושיעורים עמוקים בתורת הנגלה ותורת החסידות.
This years songs that were composed by the talented staff of Camp Gan Israel during the Hiskashrus War 5763 are now able to be viewed by clicking here
Mishnayos Bal Peh point system has been updated.
To view your sons MBP points click here
As the siren went off signaling the end of learning classes, hundreds of
visitors began streaming in to the beautiful grounds of Gan Yisroel, NY
for the summers second visiting day. The visitors arrived from all over
the continent and around the world, including many prominent Shluchim
and former Head Staff of Gan Yisroel.
were seen sprinting towards the carnival, which featured loads of
thrilling rides. As many parents took campers off grounds to nearby
Pizza Shops, Shoprite and other venues, many others decided to spend
their afternoon on the grounds of CGI.
the hundreds of parents and children who came to taste the fine foods.
Many items, including delicious pizza, ice-cream and a large variety of
nosh were sold, as well as a special barbecue which featured appetizing
hotdogs, burgers, and pastrami sandwiches.
the 5763 Camp Video, showing special scenes of Color War. Parents stood
patiently by the front desk, waiting to order exclusive Camp caps,
yarmulkes as well as the Camp video. The Shul also attracted the
attention of many proud parents who received lots of Nachas as they took
note of their son’s achievements in Mishnayos Baal Peh.
hike was arranged with the survival director.
vehicular and pedestrian traffic across the busy Parksville road.
schlepping bags and bags of nosh & other goodies, back from their day
out of camp.
Click here to view photos
Visiting Day will begin IY”H at 12:00PM EST (city time), and conclude at 7:00PM EST (city time)
Please do not arrive earlier, or bring back your children later than the specified times.
Those who wish to take their children out of camp grounds must sign them out in the administrative office.
Girls over the age of 12 should not come on to camp grounds, and will be asked to remain outside.
Friday Afternoon: After bedside inspection, campers wearing their sparkling clean Shabbos clothes, headed towards their learning classes. During learning classes the camers learned a Sicha on the parshas Hashavua, and as every week they learned one of the rebbe’s Nigunim. This week they learned and sang the special nigun “Ha’aderes Veha’emuna” which was introduced by the Rebbe on Simchas Torah 5734.
Shabbos morning: Following morning snacks, consisting of delicious cake and milk, campers headed towards the Shul for Shachris. The Campers davened beautifully, than headed toward the dining room for yet another inspiring Shabbos meal.
As campers began heading towards their learning classes, rain began pouring down. The campers quickly ran to their rain locations, learned and farbrenged. After learning classes a beautiful sight was seen. The Shul and “Square” was covered with many eager Campers learning Mishnayos Baal Peh, and being tested by the devoted staff.
The time for Mincha approached and Campers headed towards the Shul. They davened Mincha and heard a Siyum on the entire Maseches Tomid! by the Counselor Itche Itkin. The Campers than washed for Shalosh
Seudos, sat down, ate and watched a very special SHMARYONKEE. Moshe Hecht, Dovid Taub and Mendy Blesofsky put on a very entertaining and enjoyable performance. Maariv followed, than Havdala and than a very special activity…
Tonight was Dance Night! Featuring Eitan Golberg and Shmuli Rosefeld on the Keyboard, Yehudah Rosenberger on the Guitar, and Mendy Traxler on the Clarinet, Campers danced, danced and continued dancing. The campers went to sleep worn-out, however having sweet dreams about the expected visit of their Tatties and Mommies etc, tomorrow on visiting day.
New photos from this week talmidei Hashovuah contest. Click here to view photos
Wednesday evening: Before Tisha Be’av began, campers and staff changed
their shoes, ate the last Seudah before Tisha Be’av and than headed to
the Shul for Maariv.
Megilas Eicha was afterwards recited by Rabbi Mordechai Dubinsky.
After Davening campers under Bar Mitzvah ate Breakfast. Afterwards
the camp had exciting morning activities directed by the head counselors while the staff said Kinus.
11-6. For all those that were not interested in going to the game there
were Tisha Be’av related videos played in the Shul, as well as many
board games in the guest dining-room. Later in the afternoon a grand
Bingo game was played under the direction of H.C.Y.G.
sight. Due to the ever increasing demand, new “Ohelim” were being constructed to accommodate additional classes
for Tisha Be’av was leined by counselor Itche Itkin. Mincha was followed
by a Siyum on Maseches Smochos by learning teacher Efraim Rubin.
everyone davened Maariv and than headed towards the dining room to eat
supper and break their fasts.
aroma. It didn’t take much time until the campers guessed what was
drawing them closer and closer, it was pizza! To break the fast, Camp
Gan Israel ordered one hundred and forty delicious pies of pizza!
Campers and staff contently consumed their portions of fresh pizza,
accompanied by scrumptious French-fries.
This coming Sunday the 12th of Menachem-Av, Gan Yisroel, NY will be having it's 2nd and final visiting day of the season.
Visiting day will start @ 12:00noon and go till 7:00pm.
There will be a special carnival with lots of exciting inflatable rides, games, sno-cones and much more.
New powerful florescent lighting installed in the main shul which is located is the camp square. The new eight fixtures which have been installed by Rabbis Yossie & Shloime Futerfases have a total output 1280 watts, which is an addition to the original existing fixtures. Now that the shul is much brighter I can read the Mar'eh Mekoimois foot notes said one Staff member who wishes to remain anonyms. This is the first of many upgrades to the camp buildings said Rabbi Futerfas. According to camp engineer Eric Taylor there are plans of adding an elaborate cable car system that will shuttle campers to the hill and will be powered by the unionized Parksville local 768. CGI was unable to verify these plans since Mr. Taylor hasent held a pencil in 34 years.
Campers and Staff were trembling in anticipation, as all gathered by the
Flagpole, for the great announcement, expected after three great days
of the 5763 Hiskashrus War. Predictions, calculations, reckonings and
even just simple guesses were overheard throughout the day, as the time
neared for the great moment of truth.
Generals. The judges arrived. A tremor passed through everyone as the
Judges prepared to announce the
Grand winners. The
Judges simultaneously called out the winners. Under the talented
Leadership of Simi Morgenstern, TEAM SHLIACH WON HISKASHRUS WAR 5763.
The second day of color war continued with a bang, everybody looking forward to the Grand Sing at night. Campers woke up especially early to learn and complete their quotas for Mishnayos Baal Peh, which they recited all day long to the tayere Staff. The day was filled with smashing Davening, Benching, fun activities and races in the afternoon, including a very special team time for both teams to learn their Alma Maters. Throughout the day staff members worked very hard on setting up the Shul. Both teams prepared dazzling props and backdrops, as well as striking costumes featuring their themes.
Subsequently General Simi Morgenstern made his grand entry, over the Williamsburg Bridge, as a Poilishe Rebbe. He headed towards the “Tisch” and began addressing his crowd of Chasidim.
Before a record breaking audience in camp and around the world, via the
exclusive CGI Webcam, hundreds in camp and around the world viewed the
Grand Hiskashrus War Plays.
about a young man who ventured out into the business world. As a result
of his actions he got his company into a lot of trouble. This play was
a parable onto the life of a Chosid how everything that he does and the
way he conducts himself, has an effect on everything.
They returned, sat down and got ready to watch the second play of the
team of Shliach.
the woods. By chance they meet the prime minister and conspire to
overthrow the evil king. After overthrowing the king the prime minister
takes over the power. He knighted his young helpers and told them not to stay in the capital and benefit, rather they must go out and spread
the message of fairness and liberty throughout the provinces. The play
gave out the message that every single Chosid can’t just sit at home;
rather he must travel on Shlichus to bring the Geula closer.
were painstakingly prepared throughout the day. Everyone, including a
worldwide audience on the Gan Yisroel exclusive Webcam enjoyed yet
another successful series of Grand plays in Camp Gan Yisroel.
Sing will be shown on the Camp Gan Yisroel Webcam so make sure to Tune
in!
This year's annual Yarchei Kalla, held in Camp Gan Yisroel, NY will be very special. 5763 marks 30 years since the Yarchei Kalla was founded to mark the Yahrtzeit of the Rebbe's father, HaRav, HaGaon, Rabbi Levi Yitzchok Z"TL.
To mark the 30th anniversary, the biggest and broadest Yarchei Kalla program ever is being planned.
Second Play to start @ lerech 10:20
Once again Camp Gan Israel, Parksville, NY will be broadcasting the Color war 5763 plays live over the internet.
The first play will begin tonight-Monday @ 7:50pm
The second play will begin tonight-Monday @ lerech 10:15pm
On Sunday morning the 5th of Av a coach bus filled with 60 men, women and children from Toronto, Ontario and on their way to New York, pulled up to Gan Yisroel, NY for a brief visit.
The group was accompanied by Shluchim Rabbi Yosef Gansburg & Rabbi Mendy Kaplan.
Monday morning: All campers woke up bright and early for another exiting
day of Hiskashrus war in Gan Yisroel. The dining room and guest dining
room were filled up with campers, eager to complete their quotas for
Mishnayos Baal Peh. The Shul and dining room were beautifully decorated
by the hard working staff, which stayed up, preparing for yet another
smashing day of color war.
Halacha skits. Campers fell off their chairs laughing, as each team
portrayed different situations in Halacha, through humorous skits.
time everyone learned their theme songs which were written the night
before. After lunch each team presented their songs before the judges
and the other team. As we go to press, Hiskashrus war continues to be a
smashing success.
Motzei Shabbos: As all Campers headed up towards the hill before lights
out, they saw an extremely terrifying scene. Behind the baseball field,
on the other side of the fence, AGM Meir Lax and GM Mendy Traxler were
cutting down a tree together. Suddenly a scream pierced the air as Mendy
slipped and the tree fell onto his foot. Meir quickly called into his
radio for immediate help, as the campers scampered into their bunks. EMT
Mendy Litzman quickly arrived on the scene with his sirens blaring, as
he immediately rescued Mendy from the tree and drove off with him. The
campers went to sleep, scared of the wors but hoping for the best.
group of mekuravim from Toronto, accompanied by their Shliach Rabbi
Gansburg, had the privilege to visit the Rebbes camp, on their way to
the Ohel. They were greeted with a smashing “Haveinu Shalom Aleichem”
They were most impressed by the Campers and their devoted staff,
especially the Chasidishe atmosphere in which the camp is being run.
with the incident that occurred the night before. The day continued as
planned. Towards the late afternoon a slight drizzle started, and as
thunderstorms were expected, all campers gathered into the shul for a
general learning class. Rabbi Baras started relating a very interesting
story, the Campers listened on, interested. In middle Rabbi Futerfas
walked in and whispered some words to Rabbi Baras. The Campers looked up
as HCYG took over. HCYG told the Campers about the
serious situation in which one of the Staff members were in and explained that he is undergoing surgery at this time. Siddurim
were handed out and everyone began reciting Tehillim. HCSM made a heartful plea for silence, on behalf of his friend
Mendy, who he himself hired. HCSM choked in tears as he wondered aloud
how he would face Mendy again. Suddenly the curtains opened and Mendy
Traxler himself stood in the center, holding a chainsaw, screaming:
COLOR WAR!!!
The Campers let out a great sigh of relief as the Staff rushed to the
center of the Shul and started dancing. Mendy Traxler was lifted up, as
all the Campers looked on in excitement. The campers than stayed in the
Shul as the teams were split up.
Chossid, The name of the war is Hiskashrus War.
General, Zalmy Greenberg as Lieutenant General and Isser New and Shmuly
Blesofsky as Captains. General Simi made his grand appearance dressed in
army fatigues, as the team of Shliach cheered in approval.
Levi Gansurg as Lieutenant General and Levi Lipskar and Mendy Schapiro as
Captains. With professional Baseball commentary playing in the background,
General Yehudah, dressed in a complete Baseball uniform, dived onto the
stage scoring a home-run for his team.
took place. Both teams outdid themselves with lots of Chayus and fervor. Both teams were than dismissed by their Generals to the dining
room. After Benching the Campers headed towards the Shul to watch the
spectacular Scavengers.
amusing Scavenger about Hatzoloh. A second Scavenger followed depicting
a bus ride. After the first round of Scavengers everyone davened the
fist Maariv of the 5763 Hiskashrus War, and as by Mincha, both teams
davened beautifully. Following Maariv and a short video of the Rebbe,
team Chosid presented their Scavengers, including a very comical one
portraying a very important Jewish ritual. The Campers afterwards
recited Krias Shema and than headed towards their bunks.
Color War!
Updates soon to come
All Friday afternoon, the Campers were preparing for a very special
Shabbos, Shabbos Chazon. The Campers scrubbed, scoured, washed, rinsed
and cleansed their bunkhouses in honor of Shabbos. Afterwards bedside
inspection took place, the Head Counselors making sure everything was
immaculately, sparklingly and spotlessly clean. The Campers afterwards
quickly headed towards their learning classes. During learning classes
they learned a sicha on the Parsha, and as every week they learned
another of the rebbes nigunim. This week they learned and sang the Nigun
“ki anu amecho”.
After Mincha a Siyum was made by learning teacher Boruch Shalom Wolf, on
the entire Maseschta Sotah! After the Siyum the Campers sat spellbound
as Rabbi Baras related them a story. Following the story, all staff and
campers joined in for an inspirational, stirring and rousing Kabolas
Shabbos.
Shabbos meal. Words can not even describe the euphoric atmosphere in the
dining room. Following the Rebbes directive, to increase in joy on
Shabbos Chazon, Head Counselor Yoelish Ganz led the campers in singing
many inspirational Nigunim and camp songs. Inspired by their counselors
initiative, Campers stretched their hands around the shoulders of their
friends, closed their eyes as hundreds of voices joined together in
emotion, elation and excitement. Following the singing, Campers sat down
together as Learning Director Shaya Gopin farbrenged about the meaning
and significance of the Nigun “Ki anu amecho”. Campers headed away to
their bunks, charged and content, getting ready to dream about the Beis
hamikdosh…
the Shul for Shachris. The Campers davened beautifully and watched in
pride as Head Counselor Simcha Morgenstern received an Aliyah in honor
of his birthday. Following Davening the campers headed toward the dining
room for yet another inspiring Shabbos Chazon meal. The dining room
rocked with Chayus as the singing was lead by head counselor Simcha
Morgenstern, throughout the duration of the Seudah. During the singing
campers were treated to a surprise as the hyped up members of the BMD
arrived from the Parksville Shul and shook up the dining room with added
joy and Chayus.
farbrenged together with their learning teachers, all Campers hurried to
complete as much Mishnayos Baal Peh as possible. In honor of Shabbos
Chazon, double points were given for Tanya and the devoted staff was
occupied, testing all the eager campers.
davened Mincah and heard a Siyum on the entire Masechta Sotah, by
learning teacher Yitzi Jacobs. The Campers than washed for Shalosh
Seudos, sat down, ate and watched a very special SHMARYONKEE. Everyone
was rolling in lau8ghter as Moshe Hecht, Dovid Taub and Mendy Blesofsky
put on a very amusing and pleasurable performance. Maariv followed, than
Havdala and afterwards everyone saw a short video of the Rebbe before
heading to their bunks.