The Story of Islam , Cumberland J The Abrahamic religions : Judaism , Islam , and Christianity all stem from the same origin and hold many of the same tenets and principles . Build bridges through this session , discover commonalities you may never have known about , and strengthen your knowledge as an ally and advocate . Facilitator ( s ): Imam Abdullah Antepli , Chief Representative of Muslim Affairs , Duke University
Together for Summer , Friends for Life , Moreno B " I still remember getting ready for my first time at overnight camp . What would it be like ? Who would be in my cabin ? Would I have friends ? I take great pride from the lessons I learned : the meaning of friendship , self-confidence , independence , acceptance , and respect . Camp was not just a place I " went ” for the summer ; it was a place I called home ." In an inclusive community like Camp Chi , lifelong friendships are forged daily . Hear from Jennifer Phillips as she tells her story of being brought in , and how it inspired her to do the same for others .
Facilitator ( s ): Jennifer Phillips , Director of Recreation and Summer Programming , Keshet
Tikkun Olam — Repairing the World One Person at a Time , Gaston A Dr . Daniel Brener , MD , a Houston based psychiatrist and psychoanalyst , and former AZA Grand Aleph Godol , and Dr . Jaclynn Faffer , a social worker and Jewish Communal Service Executive from Naples , FL and former Central New Jersey Council BBG President , will discuss how they each have brought about positive change from their own professional perspectives . Dr . Brener has spent his career helping individuals and families deal with personal stress and life cycle changes . Dr . Faffer has brought about change in the broader community as she developed programs to address poverty , disability and aging . Danny and Jackie participated in Shabbat Electives at LTC and IC in 1966 and have been friends since ! Facilitator ( s ): Dr . Jaclynn Faffer , CEO , Jewish Family and Community Services of SW Florida , Dr . Daniel Brener , Psychiatrist
What Role Can We Play in the Ongoing Refugee Crisis ?, Windsor Many of us have grown up learning about the inspiring acts that shaped and defined historic moments in the past . So what do we do when we find ourselves at our own historic crossroad and what role can we play in shaping the history we are living through ? Gabriela Siegel will share her experience working with refugees in the Middle East , explore the current context of the refugee crisis , and help us to think about ways we can engage with what is happening as agents of change . Facilitator ( s ): Gabriela Siegel , René Cassin
When Veterans Come Home , Reunion E When veterans return home from deployment , it can be a struggle to re-acclimate in society . Learn about Harrison ’ s struggle of returning home and how the Heroes to Heroes Foundation changed his life . Facilitator ( s ): Harrison Manyoma , Trip Coach , Heroes to Heroes
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Who Will Create Peace ? Striving for Israel and Palestine on the Streets of Jerusalem , Cumberland K Gamechangers on the ground in Israel are young adults who are creating new ways , including religious ones , to find new solutions and language to resolve conflict . Come hear their stories and see how you can be involved in the peace efforts . Kids4Peace , an interfaith Israeli youth movement , and Dialogue to Action , an activists group , are working to build identity and solutions towards an end of a centuries-long conflict . Facilitator ( s ): Dr . Yakir Englander , Kids4Peace
DELEGATION MEETINGS 4:00 PM Please look at the back of your name tag for your delegation meeting location .
OPTIONAL MINCHA / AFTERNOON PRAYER SERVICE , BEIT MIDRASH 4:30 PM Craving some of those familiar camp tunes ? Wishing for those powerful moments during a prayer service where you have an “ aha ” moment ? Hang out with us for a while - we ' ve got the magic you ' re after !
MEET + GREET WITH AIDY BRYANT , LANDMARK BALLROOM 4:30 PM You ' ve laughed with her on SNL and heard her story during Limmud , which means the only thing left to do is grab a photo ! You wont want to miss meeting Aidy Bryant , be sure to come say hello !
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