Thursday, July 26, 2012

#3 Andrew Newman 7/25/12


Andrew Newman (Naomi counselor 1982-1984) talks about his childhood summer camp in South Africa, getting hired by Lenny 4 months after moving to the States, co-counseloring with Larry Slavitter, his first Naomi bunk, from introvert to extrovert at camp, a story about end-of-camp parent tipping, Visiting Day, his daughters' camp experience vs. his own, connecting his run as a temple president to his view of camp, life after camp, and what he's up to now. 32 minutes.

                                  Andrew with his first bunk, 1982. Andy is back row, center, in red.

                                                   Rabbi Andy giving a presentation on Shabbat.



                                                                         Andrew now.
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Thursday, January 5, 2012

#2 Richie Skoler 1/4/12

Richie Skoler (Naomi 1976-1984) talks about extreme jumping in Israel, channeling Mick Jagger, late night excursions, the waterfront, and why camp was great.


Richie is on the right. After the CNLO "Boats in the Dining Hall" mission.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

#1 Lew Schneider 1/2/12


Lew Schneider (Naomi 1972-1983) talks about baseball at camp, including stories about Rick Shaw, throwing out opposing directors, Naomi's home field advantage, and Brad Henken's highlights. Schneider also recounts the time Sam Hillson addressed his cabin, Lew's early bunkmates, Al's headshake, and the origins of Naomi's Frisbee golf course (23 minutes).
Lew is on the right.

Lew is on bottom row, 2nd from left.
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