“We are in America But our Hearts are in Israel” reads the graffiti art on the paddle board courts at Camp Lavi. This graffiti art exemplifies what many Jews in America are feeling right now, and that is not forgotten on the nearly 800 campers and staff at Camp Lavi.
On July 28th, Camp Lavi hosted a rally to coincide with the rally for Israel in NYC. At the rally it was announced that the day before Camp Lavi’s annual Israel Day the camp would be hosting a Chesed Day to raise money for the Friends of the IDF. The camp’s owner committed to personally match all donations made by parents, family, and friends of the campers.
On Chesed Day each camper participated in an activity of his or her choice in an effort to help raise funds. From shooting hoops to dance steps, parents were asked to sponsor their child in his or her chosen activity.
All the campers received a great Chesed Day T-shirt for their efforts. They felt great being involved to help raise money for the Friends of the IDF. Camp Lavi’s parent body raised over $21,000 in just one short week of promoting this special day and with matching funds over $42,000 was raised for Friends of the IDF!
