Best practices for the successful integration of shlichim and Israeli campers with Shalom Orzach

In this session, a conversation between Shalom Orzach and FJC Senior Director Julie Finkelstein, we will discuss best practices to be employed during orientation/staff week for successfully integrating shlichim and Israeli campers this summer. Participants will also gain tools to further bolster the way Israel education/programming can support and further enhance the educational goals of their camp that inspire and galvanize Jewish pride. Focus will be given both to the moments when your camp convenes as a whole community, Shabbat, flag pole, prayer, meals etc, as well as rituals and program ideas for on-going engagement with Israel and Israelis.

Shalom Orzach is a senior educator and consultant for the iCenter and serves on faculty for the Foundation for Jewish Camp. Prior, he served as the AVI CHAI Project Director and Director of Education in the Shlichut and Israel Fellows unit for the Jewish Agency. Shalom was the Central Shaliach for USY. He was also a scholar on the prestigious Jerusalem Fellows Program, following which he was the Executive Director for Jewish Renewal at the UJIA in England. Shalom is an acclaimed public speaker on contemporary Israel who brings extensive knowledge, humor and passion. He has published articles on Israel and Jewish education in The Times of Israel and eJewishPhilanthropy. For the anniversary of October 7th, his book Telling Times, a weekly exploration of the Torah Portion in the context of its modern day echoes, was released. His ELI talk can be accessed here.