Rabbi Schonfeld Rabbi Kramer

Dear Camp Eeshay,
As one strolls around Camp, the very strong positive energy that permeates the air is clearly felt.
This energy is created because of a few obvious factors; however there is a more subtle
one. First let’s discuss the obvious reasons.
The superb staff – super talented DH Dovid Sanders [we miss you already, camp is just not the
same], counselor Gavriel Levy our guitar mentor, counselor Yedidya Alper the dedicated league
commissioner, counselor Avi Wisotsky the assistant learning director, [hatzlacha in Yeshiva Yosef
Ross], the new recruits Elazar Greenwald and Yosef Leeman – wow, it feels as if you were here
for a number of weeks already! Eli Held the sure and steady sports counselor, Yehuda Wisotsky
the nutrition director [canteen! Heshy Levine and Shmuel Ackerman as assistants], Aki Stein the
videographer, and Heshy Katz the “do it all” one-man team. [Welcome back!]
The rigorous camp schedule schedule – The day begins with a healthy dose of learning,
supported by a reward system [up for Pole Position Raceway? would you like it with a soda?]
Intense Leagues follow [does everyone have to sub out? ……… Yes of course]. Then, during
workshops, we have the opportunity to hone the skills that Hashem gave us. [Is it true that he
completed the triathlon practice in only 41 minutes? wow!]. This week we pulled ourselves away
from the regular routine to enjoy water sports in Southern New Jersey. Pontooning, banana
boating, and jet skiing [on the ones that weren’t broken or out of gas!]
There is another reason that helps create this positive energy, albeit more subtle. Let’s illustrate
it with a story. Rav Shachne Zohn who lived in Eretz Yisroel [one of the last Talmidim of R’ Baruch
Ber Leibowitz, Nifter last year] called Rav Elya Svei’s home in order speak with him. Rav Elya was
at a Chasuna and therefore unavailable. At the Chosson’s Tisch of the Chasuna the director came
over to Rav Elya, to inform him that he has a phone call from Eretz Yisroel in the office. Rav Elya
greeted Rav Shachne warmly, but asked if they can speak another time unless it couldn’t be
postponed. Rav Shachne said that he will call another day. Eventually, when Rav Shachne got in
touch with Rav Elya, he was able to express what was on his mind. “Rav Elya, I just heard that the
assimilation rate in America is so high, what can we do to stop it?!”Rav Shachne felt a strong
connection with every Yid, and it therefore bothered him immensely that the assimilation rate
was so high, even though they were on another continent!
Here in Camp Eeshay there is a strong sense of Achdus and connection amongst all the
members. From camper to camper and from staff member to camper and vice versa, everyone is
cared about, noticed, and included. This is the more subtle reason that helps create that positive
energy so clearly felt in Camp Eeshay. Have a great Shabbos!
Rabbi Schonfeld
Rabbi Kramer
GUESS WHO????
TALMIDEI HASHEVUA
Chazarah Q’ OF THE
WEEK:
Give an example of
when someone would
stand up for a donkey.
FROM THE LEVY-ING ROOM
Wow another week in Camp Eeshay, and what a week! From jet skiing to watermelon eating to camper
guessing to an intense staff basketball game with professional refs, the excitement doesn't stop. Seriously, our
refs don't even need striped shirts to look professional. Anyway, as they demonstrated this week, Rabbi
Schonfeld and Rabbi Kramer, you always find new ways to bring out peoples talents. I mean, whoever thought
that J.J. could eat that much watermelon or Shimshy Fisch could drink a bottle of Snapple in about 0.6 seconds (that's
what it seemed like anyway). What would we do without you two! Also, a very special thank you to Dovid Sanders for all of his
Phenomenalism (I made up that word) regarding all aspects of camp, especially the interviews this week you were
hilarious. We'll miss you! Anyway, what’s the difference between watermelon and a traffic light? On one you stop on red and
go on green, and on the other you go on red and stop on green. And here’s another one, is a joke still considered a joke if no
one laughs at it. I’ll let you decide. Anyway (I say that a lot don't I…) have a great Shabbos guys and I'll see you next week!
2nd ACTIVITY/NIGHT ACTIVITY
Aki on computer in office ... goodbye Weis, Ross, Fuchs, Plachrach ... Shwekey
Nokia ... Jet skiing ... Banana boating ... Pizza from Lakewood ... Jet lev denied ...
ice cream sundaes ... Eeshay 53 Camp Fun 38 ... Welcome back Chezky, Elisha,
Yaakov Moshe, Ouriel, Heshy k ... New leagues ... OTB ... Roth gulps a Snapple ...
Aki still on computer ... Syrup anybody? ... Arm wrestling ... Watermelon contest...
Pushups ... Tolchin on the Staff Team ... jolly rancher ices ... Ventriloquist ...
Shmendrick ... I- Don't- Know ... triathlon practice ... Tie in leagues ... Rabbi
Schonfeld Sr ... Elul ... Dovid Sanders dressed up ... Error on Rabbi Schonfeld ...
orange sneakers ... Dr Middos ... It rained! ... But of course yes leagues ... Bagels
anybody ... We have a player! ... Aberman's hook shot ... Gavriel and Yoni
reffing???? ... New lifeguard ... Goodbye lifeguard Yosef ... Avi and Yedidya
puppets ... guess that camper ... cocoa club leining ... Claustrophobic in the office
... Greenwald and Neeman ... Alper at the buzzer! ... Rafi Berger is still in the air ... till
nest week!...
Overheard in Camp: “It never rains in camp,
it sometimes drizzles very very hard!”
LEAGUE STANDINGS
SOUTH AMERICAN DIVISION
EUROPEAN DIVISION
MEXICO: 5-1
BELGIUM: 5-1
COLUMBIA: 2-3-1
PERU: 2-3-1
SWEDEN: 4-2
IRELAND: 3-3
ECUADOR: 2-4
DENMARK: 0-6
Guess Who?? Answer Key:
DM+YW, SH+SW, AH+NS
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