Monday, July 3, 2026
BH
Dear Camp family,
We had an amazing first week of camp! We'd like to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation to our incredible counselors and administrative staff, whose hard work and dedication made the week such a success. Ask your child about: Karate, pool, Gaga, art, line-up songs and much more! We'd love to hear your feedback.
Regarding the survey sent in our last email about the option of early Friday pick-up, it appears that the majority of families prefer to keep the current schedule. As a result, Friday pick-up will remain unchanged going forward (pick-up will continue to take place between 3:45 PM and 4:00 PM).
The Weekly Spark: Torah Time Recap from Rabbi Shmuli!
Hey Camp Families! What an incredible week of growth, laughter, and learning we just wrapped up. In Torah Time, we used our imaginations, played epic games, and discovered how relevant the Torah is to our daily lives.
Our Verses of the Week
Ask your camper to share the big ideas behind these two powerful verses we focused on:
תּוֹרָה צִוָּה לָנוּ מֹשֶׁה מוֹרָשָׁה קְהִלַּת יַעֲקֹב
"Torah Tziva Lanu Moshe, Morasha Kehilas Yaakov"
שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל הַ׳ אֱלֹקֵינוּ הַ׳ אֶחָד
"Shema Yisrael Hashem Elokeinu Hashem Echad"
Big Ideas We Discovered
Your Ultimate Birthright: The Torah is Hashem’s personal gift to each of us from the moment we are born, teaching us how to live every single moment.
Like a Fish in Water: A Jew without Torah is like a fish out of water. Choosing the Torah as our exclusive guide leads to a happier, simpler life!
Hashem Knows YOU: Hashem is your personal G‑d who knows you better than anyone. He eagerly awaits your heartfelt Tefillah (prayer) and is so proud when you just do your best.
This Week's Mission: The Bedtime Challenge!
The Mission: Say the Shema every night before going to sleep. As you close your eyes, remember: Hashem loves me, He knows me, and He is so proud of my efforts today.
Parent Tip: Ask your child to explain the "fish out of water" story at the Shabbos table tonight! Have a wonderful weekend!
Parsha Place!
Parshat Pinchas
Shabbat Candle lighting this week is at 8:45 PM
Shabbat goes out at 9:54 PM
Shabbat Meet N' Greet:
Bring your family for a Shabbat Meet and Greet from 4:00 - 5:00 PM tomorrow at the Waxman Chabad playground. This is open to all camp families regardless of week enrolled. Feel free to bring a friend.
Preview: Sneak Peek at Week Two
Check out the sneak peek at some of the exciting events we have planned for next week. We can't wait for another fun-filled week at camp! Because of the heat wave this week we had to reschedule the trip to the farm and therefore we have added it to next week's schedule.
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - Handbook and Introductory Email
B"H
Monday, June 15, 2026
B"H
Excitement is in the air,
Gan Izzy's almost here!
We're preparing well
To nurture and guide,
Hashem's sweet plants
With love and pride.
There's lots of fun in store,
The schedule is packed galore!
With dress-up, theme days, sports, and more,
Torah, Tefilla—we'll surely soar!
Counselors, friends and connection,
We're headed the right direction.
Each moment is a chance
To create our joy anew,
With our good choices,
Hashem rejoices,
Yes, we can see this through!
Session Dates
- Monday, June 29: Session 1 Begins
- Monday, July 20: Session 2 Begins
Daily Timing
- Camper Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Morning Drop-off Window: 8:55 AM – 9:05 AM
- Afternoon Pick-up Window: 3:55 PM – 4:05 PM
Kosher Lunch Program – Summer 2026
We are happy to share that daily lunch and snacks are provided at no extra cost to all families! As we are sharing facilities with Camp Chabad, our campers will participate in their government-funded lunch program regardless of income status.
- Action Required: Please fill out the Camp Chabad Lunch Form at least one week before camp begins. Please review the form for specific eligibility details.
- Submission: Complete, print, and scan the form back via email to [email protected].
- Support the Program: If you are in a position to assist with a sponsorship, tax-deductible donations can be made directly to Camp Chabad.
What to Pack Daily: Label all items including sunscreen, a refillable water bottle, a hat, and sneakers/sports gear.
Safe The Dates:
- Shabbat, June 27: Meet & Greet - Mesibat Shabbat Orientation 4:00-5:00pm
- Sunday, June 28: Bunk & Staff Orientation 3:30-4:00pm
- Monday, June 29: First Day of Camp (Session 1 Begins)
- Friday, July 3: Bring a Friend Day - RSVP required
- Shabbat, July 18: Meet & Greet - Mesibat Shabbat 4:00-5:00pm (open to community)
- Monday, July 20: Session 2 Begins
- Thursday, July 23: Tisha B'Av (Bring a Friend Afternoon Program)
- Thursday, July 30: Camp Theatre Play
- Shabbat, August 1: Meet & Greet - Mesibat Shabbat 4:00-5:00pm (open to community)
- Thursday, July 30: Torah Trivia Championship
- Shabbat, Aug 15: Meet & Greet - Mesibat Shabbat 4:00-5:00pm (open to community)
For any questions regarding registration, payments or drop/off pick up changes please be in touch with Yaakov Pearlman, our registrar at [email protected].
Look out for our Camp Calendar & Handbook with more details coming in our weekly email titled: Review & Preview!
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Finalized Location & Raffle Update!
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Monday, April 6, 2026
Dear Friends,
The wait is finally over! Registration is officially OPEN for both
campers and staff! Each family registered before April 15th, will
be entered in a raffle for a chance to WIN one FREE week of camp!
Your child can dive into a world of Art, Sports, Nature or Theater,
along with Swimming and Trips. Whether they are an artist, an
athlete, or an adventurer, there is truly something for everyone!
From the high energy of Torah Trivia Contests, Camp Songs and
Horseback Riding to the hands-on creativity of Woodworking,
Sculpting, Cooking and of course Character Building.
Thank G‑d, our program is coming along and is packed with variety.
Our mission is to ensure every Jewish child experiences a safe & happy,
fun filled summer of Jewish pride.
Email [email protected] to schedule a Camper Meeting or
Staff Interview (April 12-14).
We will continue to update program and location details as soon it finalizes.
Here's a Sneak Peek in the meantime of some of the fun to look forward to:
I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have,
-Rivky
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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Hi Friends,
We've been busy behind the scenes and looking forward to announcing
our program and location details shortly. Our goal is to make this launch
seamless, and we thank you for your continued support and patience.
We are also in the final stages of launching a new registrations system
for camper and staff applications.
We appreciate your enthusiasm as we finalize these details to ensure
everything is ready for you. Looking forward to a happy and healthy,
safe and fun, Jewish environment!
Feel free to reach out with any questions or suggestions. I'll be happy to
chat with you.
-Rivky
P.S This email is going to families who reached out about camp or filled
out the Summer 2026 Survey. Feel free to pass this on and encourage
more families to fill out the survey and receive updates.
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Friday, February 27, 2026
Dear Friends,
We're excited to share that Gan Izzy planning is in full force! Thank you
for taking the time to fill out the Gan Izzy 2026 Survey. Your input helps
us know your needs and is being used as a guide to create this year's
summer experience. We appreciate your patience as we work to finalize
registration set up and more camp details.
Feel free to browse the camp website CGIBeachwood.com for past camp
vibes and a preliminary registration update.
Reach out! Share feedback, concerns or suggestions.
Good Shabbos,
-Rivky Friedman
ps. This email is being sent to families who filled out the CGI 2026 Survey.
Monday, February 23, 2026
