URJ Camp Coleman is the Jewish summer home
for nearly 1000 young Jews from the Southeastern U.S. The camp is guided by four values: “Kavod-
Respect” “Kehilah – Community” “Shalom- Peace” and “Chesed- Kindness.” These
values are found throughout the camp.
Literally, they’re on giant arches near the oldest campers’ bunks, and
they make up the sign for every cabin.
But they’re also found in every discussion and interaction that takes
place. Every counselor and most campers
can recite them aloud. When someone does
something disrespectful, his or her peers often say “You’re not showing kavod.”
The campers learn what it means to be guided by the values of our
tradition, and how they can permeate all different aspects of their lives. What are the values that guide your daily
interactions? Are you aware of them?
(DNT)
The Power We Have
The
great 20th century thinker, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, taught: "If a
person were able to survey at a glance all he has done in the course of his
life, what would he feel? He would be terrified at the extent of his own
power."
Do
we have the power . . .
To
change the world? Not likely.
To
change our community? It's possible.
To
change ourselves? This is completely
within our reach.
To
change someone else? You can count on
it! We must learn to be careful with how
we use our individual power. We should
see our relationship with every person as if it was fragile and you could hurt
them or help them. It is. And you can.
(AEL)
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