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The Photo Of A Lifetime

Jewish Learning Venture Staff2019-02-18T08:57:19-05:00Feb 26 2016|

This blog originally appeared on myjewishlearning.com.

“I have a son with special needs. I would love to feel like therebe a place for him at Camp Harlam.” The words stood out to me on the page as if it were wrapped in neon lights. As a professional staff

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Ometz Lev/ Courage

Jewish Learning Venture Staff2019-02-18T09:01:49-05:00Feb 22 2016|

Ometz Lev (Hebrew for "courage") refers to acts of showing bravery. Ometz Lev is central to the stories of Chanukah, Purim, and Passover and we can use our Jewish stories to inspire courage in our children.

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February: The Weinstein-Brownstein Family

jkidphilly Family of the Month2019-02-27T01:36:49-05:00Feb 11 2016|

Elana Weinstein and Ken Brownstein and their children Madison, 5 and Noah, 2, enjoy seeing friends and participating in mitzvah projects at jkidphilly programs. We asked them about their Jewish life at home and in the community.

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