E-Pinemerit Newsletter
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April 2009
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 Can you feel it? The weather is getting warmer everyday, the birds are starting to return, and that means that we are all closer to being back at camp! We can't wait to share another summer full of warm memories with you.
Shabbat Shalom!
Toby, Rachel, Pam, Ann and David
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2009 Forms Are Now Available
It's time to start making those doctor appointments!
Every year we update and re-evaluate our forms to make sure we are prepared for the summer ahead. All of the 2009 forms are now available on our website, and must be completed and sent to our office by May 1st, 2009. To view all of the forms click here or download each form by clicking on the links below:
Our handbooks, packing list, and other important form will be hitting doorsteps later this month.
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Happy Passover! We wish you and your family a Chag Pesach Sameach, a Happy Passover!
Passover begins on Wednesday evening. We wish you a wonderful Seder and we hope you find the Afikoman! Click here to enjoy a Pesach/Passover Music Video on You Tube from Matt Bar. He will be back at camp second session this year!
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SPARK Dates & Younger Siblings
A Taste of Pinemere for 1st-3rd Graders and Incentives Money for Camp
 SPARK is our 3-day camp program designed to get kids interested in Jewish overnight camping. Our program is open to campers entering 1st-3rd grade who want to experience all that Pinemere has to offer. Campers participate in sports, arts, music, water activities, and join our Shabbat celebrations. The SPARK program will take place July 17-19th. To download an application click here.
New Camper Incentive Program is a donor-funded gift of $500 for any first-time 1st-3rd grade camper to attend Pinemere for 7, 4 or 3 weeks. If you have a younger sibling who is interested, please get in touch with us soon, as this is a limited offer.
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Good Shop For Pinemere
Shop online and give back at the same time!
Did you know that you can donate
to Pinemere while you conveniently shop online?
GoodShop is so easy to use, and makes a significant impact on our
fundraising efforts. Before your next online shopping trip, visit this site, enter "Pinemere" in the "Who Do You Support?" box and choose one of the over 100 stores
(including Target, eBay, Travelocity, Old Navy and so many more!). It
will take you directly to their website, and then you can shop as normal.
The extra 5 seconds it takes to click on Good Shop will lead to a
percentage of your sale being donated to Pinemere. Yes, it's that easy!
Give it a try now, happy shopping!
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Introducing the Israeli Staff of 2009
These counselors will be coming to camp full of Israel spirit!
Dear Pinemere Families,
I just came back from an
outstanding trip to Israel.
While there, I participated in a five day training course for the Israeli shlichim (emissaries) who will be
working at summer camps this summer in the United States. There were 500
talented, enthusiastic and wonderful young adults at the seminar who are eager
to share their enthusiasm with Jewish campers all over the country this summer.
I am thrilled to introduce
you to our eight amazing shlichim who
will make up the 2009 mishlachat
(delegation) eat Pinemere this summer. As Pinemere's director, I know that we
have the best of the best of the 500!!
Hadar Israeli - Hadar is
returning for his second year at Pinemere. Hadar lives in Jerusalem and is currently teaching at a high
school. He served as a medic in the IDF (Israel Defense Forces), and taught and
led other medics. This year at Pinemere, he will wear many hats. He will serve
as the Rosh Mishlachat (the head of
the Israeli delegation), Assistant Unit Leader of the Village, and will heading
our new Camp Rock program. We are very happy that
Hadar will be in camp with us again this summer.
Neta Ben David - Neta is
from Jerusalem
and is a young woman with many talents. Besides speaking seven languages
(including Finnish), she knows Israeli sign language and taught deaf students
as part of her IDF service, she is a trained medical clown and she is very
talented in all areas of fine arts. This summer, she will be a part of our Omanut (arts and crafts) program.
Nadav Bonfil - Nadav is from
Givatayim and is currently still serving in the IDF in a special forces unit.
He also completed a special combat fitness course in the IDF and is very
talented in all areas of sports, especially basketball. This summer, Nadav will
be part of our ropes course staff, but don't be surprised if you see him on the
basketball courts too.
Nir Kojocaro - Nir is from
Rehovot and is currently still serving in the IDF. He was very active in the
Israeli scouts and was a camper, madrich (counselor) and head counselor with
them for many years. He has been swimming competitively and teaching swimming since
he was young. He hopes to participate in a triathlon after he completes his
army service in November. This summer, Nir will be part of our waterfront
staff.
Rona Ne'eman - Rona is from
Rishon Le Zion and served as a physical trainer in the IDF. She is a
professional dancer and teaches all sorts of dancing to children. She is also
talented in gymnastics and cheerleading, and was even a cheerleader for the
Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball team. Rona will be part of our performing arts
staff this summer, teaching dance, cheerleading and gymnastics.
Ro'ee Rachamim - Although
Ro'ee is new to Pinemere, he spent many years as a shaliach at Camp
Ramah in the Poconos
where he served as the head of the ropes course. He is very excited to become a
member of the Pinemere family. Ro'ee is originally from Kiryat Shmona, but is
currently studying law in Netanya. He has a large amount of experience in
outdoors education including hiking, nature, camping and outdoors cooking. This
summer, Ro'ee will the supervisor for outdoors education and is looking forward
to learning about mushburgers.
Michal Raz - Michal is from
Karmiel and served as a teacher for new soldiers in the IDF. She was a camper
and counselor in a youth movement when she was growing up and loves all aspects
of the outdoors. She spent three years in Ohio with her family when she was younger.
This summer, you will see Michal hanging from the ropes in her position as a
ropes course instructor.
Jona Stirt - Jona is from
Kibbutz Hatzerim and was born in Argentina. He made aliyah to Israel with his
family when he was five years old. He is currently serving in the IDF as a
weapons instructor in the paratroopers unit. He has been playing basketball
since he was very young, coached children's teams and was offered to play on a
professional team at the age of 17. He is an avid runner and will be running in
a marathon soon. This summer, Jona will be Pinemere's basketball teacher.
Toby Ayash
Executive Director
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We Are Looking for Donations
Is your family about to do some Spring Cleaning?
 What do you have lying around the attic, basement, garage and playroom? Is there something collecting dust in your home that could be useful at camp? If so, consider donating your gently used items to Pinemere. Specifically, we are looking for:
- Instruments - Guitars and Drums
- Woodworking Tools and Machinery
- Art Supplies
- Sleeping Bags, Bedding and Towels
- Camping Gear
Thank you for supporting camp! Please call Toby at 215-487-2267 x 103 to arrange a drop off of your donation. |
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April Birthdays! Kings and Queens and Bishops too...
Jennifer
Goldsman
- April
2
Adam Sokol
- April
3
Mara
Tazartus -
April
4
Sarah
Goldstein
- April
4
Shane
Saldsman
- April
4
April
Efron
- April
5
Jake
Bender -
April
5
Leah
Schaller -
April
5
Julie
Solomon
- April
6
Michael
Moore
- April
7
Roni
Zelitzki
- April
7
Michael
Tudor -
April
8
Rachael
Smith -
April
9
Daniel
Weissbarth - April
9
Brenna
Cooper
- April
11
Holly
Given
- April
11
Mahri
Stewart
- April
13
Ilyssa
Krane
- April
14
Jessica
Blum - April
14
Jacob
Randazzo -
April
15
Jesse
Solomon -
April
15
Meredith
Rappaport -
April
15
Rachel
Miller
- April
15
Dana
Sherwood
- April
15
Payson Nay -
April
18
Rebecca
Fox -
April
22
Tess
Gaynor
- April
24
David
Bromberg
- April
25
Zach
Hyams
- April
25
Eli
Haber
- April
26
Alyson
Bell -
April
26
Elyssa
Gerst -
April
27
Lori
Mintzer
- April
28
Isabella
Roman -
April
29
Kailee
Abeshaus - April
30
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