Rabbi Schonfeld Rabbi Kramer

Dear Campers,
A Rav in Yerushalayim was once speaking to a group of young kollel
yungerleit who were thinking of getting involved in a kiruv organization.
“But Rebbe”, one asked, “how will we deal with all the deep
philosophical questions we will be asked? What if we don’t know all the
answers? How can we be so confident that we will have a positive
influence on our fellow Jews?” The Rav smiled and responded, “You
don’t need to be some fancy intellectual who has read up on all the
different theologies of the world. All you have to do is bring them into
your home, show them how a Yid behaves at a Shabbos Seuda, and how
a Yid walks, talks, and interacts with his friends. That will be more
powerful than any argument in philosophy.”
We feel that the same could be said of our campers and counselors. “All
you have to do is bring a fellow Jew to Eeshay during the week of Color
War and they will truly be inspired.” The Achdus between the Generals,
Captains, and campers was incredible. The commitment from everyone
to chip in really allowed the 2 and a half days of Color War to be so
intense and fun at the same time; all of it leading up to the emotional
singing of both Alma Maters when it was clear to all in the room that we
really do appreciate how special it is to have a group of friends to share
our summers together and to grow through it all.
To those Campers and Staff members who are leaving early for the
Zman, every one of you added to the ruach of camp and we enjoyed
every day together. Our hope is that you take the positive experiences
from Camp with you to yeshiva and continue shteiging.
Have a Great Shabbos,
Rabbi Schonfeld
Rabbi Kramer
GUESS WHO????
TALMIDEI HASHEVUA
Chazarah Q’ OF THE
WEEK:
Why are women
obligated to eat
Matzoh? Isn’t it a time
bound Mitzvah?
GOODBYE FROM THE “WEIS”
As most of you already know, Friday was my last day in camp. B’ezras Hashem on Monday I’ll be flying to Eretz Yisrael where I’ll be
in Yeshiva Torah Ohr for the year. I simply can’t believe that camp is almost over, it feels like yesterday that I had my first
conversation with R’ Schonfeld about camp. During that phone call he shared with me his vision of Eeshay, what he hoped it
would become and what he wanted it to accomplish. I admit now, that at first I was a little skeptical,. could such an ambitious
camp really exist? Perhaps it wouldn’t live up to the expectations of the campers? I kept these concerns to myself and I decided to
wait until a few days into camp before I passed any judgment. I didn’t need to wait a few days. After the first day of camp it was
quite evident that camp was a smashing hit that had exceeded our wildest dreams. All of the credit goes to R’ Schonfeld who I
can’t thank enough for allowing me to play a minor role in camp. R’ Kramer, I looked forward to your smile good morning every
day, I learnt so much just from watching you. I would like to thank Dovid Sanders and all of the counselors for a fantastic summer!
I would love to keep in contact with all of you while I’m in Israel, the best way for anyone who wants to stay in touch is to email me
at [email protected]. See you next year! -Ari Weisenfeld
2nd ACTIVITY/NIGHT ACTIVITY
Rabbi Sanders … diving in the pool… Hurricane drill … Kaufman guesses breakout … Mr. Tony
storms in … Hirsch and Spira and real breakout … Aki Stein sitting by computer … orange and
blue … Yachid and Rabim … round robin in the gym … Alper for 3 in ot … puzzles, chess,
stratego in the game room for points! ... Generals with matching mohawks … staff volleyball
with SA’s … carry, on levy … Feder’s hail marry to Feinsod … Aki Stein sitting by computer …
cheers with the Eeshay tune… Rotberg wins HR derby … Zuckerberg’s record time around the
bases … Tolchin and Braun in the marathon … tug of war … Torah bowl … Gudema’s Dvar
Halacha … swimming races … Kartaginer gets all the rings and sticks … blue teams play, sort
of … orange teams play, hilarious! ... Aki Stein still sitting by computer … Makom Kevura …
yiddle league … Yitzy Bachrach the Chasid/Russian/Mexican … Ross’s straw hat … Lazaroff on
the keyboard … blue teams epic alma mater … and the winner is … and the winner is …
ORANGE! .... Buchens return … trip rescheduled … flag football, no sneakers allowed … JJ’s
catch, out of bounds … jogging to bowling … Yoni Friedman 155, CP Weiss 136 … strike for a
free soda for the entire lane … BBQ with chef Katz outside/inside … special hamburgers…
playoff in the rain … music video … championships … till next time …
Overheard in Camp: “You know
your play was funny when Eli
Held laughs…”
LEAGUE STANDINGS
SOUTH AMERICAN DIVISION
EUROPEAN DIVISION
VENEZUELA: 6-2
FRANCE: 5-3
CHILE: 6-2
ARGENTINA: 3-5
SPAIN: 5-3
ITALY: 4-4
BRAZIL: 1-7
ENGLAND: 2-6
Guess Who?? Answer Key:
YR+SF, ML+MB, YK+SM
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That may have been one of the most incredible color wars I have
ever had the privilege of being part of. First of all we totally
deceived, duped and tricked ALL of you with the fake out then
breakout with Tony. Then the round robin basketball game was
crazy intense with 7th grade
starting the come from
behind win in overtime. The
sports, races and swimming
were phenomenal, with the
possible exception of 7th
grade hockey. (Seriously
guys we were up 7-3 going
into the final period!) There
are a lot of people who put
their heart and soul into
color war to make sure it ran
as smoothly as possible
while at the same time making it as enjoyable as it was. RABBI
SCHONFELD, as always you set the tone, together with RABBI
KRAMER and DOVID SANDERS you somehow created an
amazing schedule. I can’t believe how efficient and organized you
guys were. To my captain AYLEE FUCHS thank you so much for
staying up so late with me planning and strategizing. Thank you for
late night runs to quick check for energy drinks, and for sacrificing
your sleep. You were so helpful with all of your insights,
suggestions, and ideas; I don’t know what I would have done
without you, thank you. YEDIDYA ALPER you were incredible,
leading the cheer song and alma mater, they wouldn’t have been
half as good without you. Your solo and harmony blew us all away.
MECHI PLITTMAN it was awesome to see someone get so into
the alma mater, thank you for your help during team time and for
being so positive. HESHY KATZ all of your hard work for the team
simply can’t be measured thank you. AVI WISOSTKY, you were
an incredible general, and one of the nicest people I know, you
earned that victory. YOSEF ROSS that play was one of the funniest
I have ever seen, great job. Jake Sperling, your solo was one of the
best I have ever had the pleasure to hear. Finally a special thank
you to all of the members of the Blue team, you guys were into it,
you played well, sang well and displayed flawless middos on and
off the field, better luck next year! - General Ari
Wow Color War was AMAZING!!!!!!!! The sports, plays, cheer
songs, alma maters, relay races, swim races, home run derby,
Football throw, three point shootouts, round robin, come-frombehind victories- all made this
one of the most memorable
and spectacular Color wars I’ll
ever be a part of. To CAPTAIN
ROSS and CAPTAIN LEVY all
the staff, you are the best!
What a play you put on!
Hilarious!! AKI helping with
the
songs.
BACHRACH
dominating
everything,
EHRMAN pumping us up, you
all gave it your heart and soul
and sleepless nights. We
would be nowhere without you
guys. After the pumping and thrilling entrance by the generals
and captains bedecked in blue and orange, respectively, we
wasted no time by heading straight to the gym for intense battle
of round robin. DAY 2: Staff volleyball featured an epic duel
between YEDIDYA and YITZY. We secured the victory 2 games
to 1 (He was OVER). Thanks to Aryeh Hellman’s dominant
serving, Orange won 6th grade volleyball 4 games to 1. The 6th
grade football game was thrilling. A high scoring affair, Dovid
Feder showed his cannon for an arm and poise in the clutch by
throwing it 90 yards…CAUGHT BY FEINSOD, TOUCHDOWN!!!!
Our 7th grade came up big by winning in baseball, our 8th grade,
led by our star quarterback Shmuel Hyman, along with all of our
great receivers, we pulled out a crucial victory over blue. The 8th
grade basketball was truly a great game, even though we los by
3. (Lets not talk about 6th grade hockey- the game was cancelled.)
After the pumping cheer, we went back out to the fields to have
relay races, home run derby, football throw, and other fun
activities. With our speed and athleticism, we dominated. Back to
the gym for the free throw shooting and 3 point shooting contest.
Day 3: Torah bowl, 7th grade (dk, yr,mb bs) insane comeback
from 7-3 in hockey, plays, alma mater, what a day. 1423-1410! A
nail bighting finish. General Ari, you are a great general and an
even greater friend. It was an honor doing battle with you. –
General Avi
BLUE T EAM ALM A M ATE R
ORANGE TEAM CHEER
TT TO: Kol Y isroe l C ha vei rim
TTTO: V’ishay Yisroel
Low 1: It was a dark winter night; the rain was falling down,
The boys who were standing there, were staring at the ground,
Med 1: They all had come to reminisce, the camp they so revered.
Low 1: Color war 20-13
Its nothing like you’ve ever seen
With contests that will blow you away
Round robin, puzzles, and races relay
Giving them some hope throughout the year.
Low 2: With camp Eeshay’s first color war
Low 2: Smiles broke out on their faces, EESHAY’s light would shine the
way,
Now they would have the strength, to finish the school days.
Med 2: Suddenly one spoke out in a voice loud and clear,
Hey guys, the reunions almost here!
Our Achdus is gonna soar
With Ross and Avi leading the way
Team Yachids gonna have the final say
High: O-range, were gonna win
With talents, and strength, from within
HIGH: EESHAY can u see, the fire you put in me.
Achdus and Ruach from every single kid
Helping me be all that I can be.
So much more than a camp and opportunity to grow
Because that’s what Yachid means
O-range, were gonna win
where we’re melamaid torah al minas la’asose
With talents, and strength, from within
Low 3: Rabbi Schonfeld is the greatest, his leadership has no match
Achdus and Ruach from every single kid
He runs the best camp in the world, with the help of his staff
Because that’s what Yachid means
Med 3: Rabbi Kramer all look up to, be near him is a win
Low 3: Good spirits and smiles and galore
He looks past the outside to see within
(Camper solo) Med 4: share the warmth of EESHAY
Ignite your spark inside reach out and share this special gift of light
What more can you ask for
Intensity in the air
Rabbim you have what to fear
Low 4: Activities throughout the day
(Everyone together back to high!)
(Yedidya solo)
And when the winds of achdus blow you should look from friend to
friend
And thank hashem for our camp EESHAY no matter which team you
belong to whether it’s orange or blue
Alma mater cheers and plays
Great times and laughs all around
Team orange, we, are win bound!!!!!!!!!
High: O-range, were gonna win
With talents, and strength, from within
Kol yisrael, kol yisrael chavairm [back to high]
Achdus and Ruach from every single kid
Low 4: The amazing trips we went on so much fun doesn’t seem fair
Because that’s what Yachid means
Paintball and jet boating what other camp can compare
O-range, were gonna win
Med 5: magicians & hypnotists dazzled us to no end
I just can’t wait to come back here again
With talents, and strength, from within
Achdus and Ruach from every single kid
Because that’s what Yachid means