Judaism and its many faces
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The Israel Experience:

Judaism and its Many Faces


Samson Camp - A Summer Experience on Kibbutz Tzora


Purpose: Provide the setting and the means for participants to discover that Judaism exists outside of their home communities. Draw comparisons between various Jewish communities and help youths realize that despite different origins - Judaism binds us all together.

Process: Summer camp program offers an in-depth look at the participants' home communities and includes a comprehensive survey of the unique Ethiopian Jewish society. Discussions will be held on similarities and differences in culture, religion, language and history. Having discovered the "many faces of Judaism", participants will be able to compare the various communities.

Implementors: The staff and counselors consist of trained and experienced youth leaders from Israel and abroad.

Target Group: Youth from America, Europe and Israel, between the ages of 12-15.

No. of Participants: 80-120.

Duration of Activity: One month and/or two weeks.

Location of Activity: Kibbutz Tzora.

Activities during camp: Educational activities, workshops and trips around the country.

Aids and Materials: Each participants will receive a file, enclosed will be the necessary information, booklets and pictures for the activity.

Special Requirements: Relevant information about their community including personal anecdotes, facts and figures.


For information and applications, contact:
In Israel:
Stacy Katz
Director Samson Camp,
Kibbutz Tzora
D.N. Shimshon 99803
Tel: 02-9908 446 Fax: 02-9908565
E-mail: shpecky@netvision.net.il

In the USA:
Julie Salomon,
North American Coordinator of Samson Camp
707 Woodhills Drive,
Goshen, N.Y. 10294
Tel: 914-294-7329


See: Jewish Heritage

Last updated: 07/10/95
Esther Carciente: esthers@jajz-ed.org.il
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