In this newsletter: Slideshow • Upcoming Events • Teen Internship • Jewcology • Recipe

Dear Friends,

We continue receiving letters from camp parents along these lines:

"The best summer of Abe's life. The knowledge he came home with about the environment, Judaism and social issues is invaluable. He felt relaxed, understood and loved. He is counting the days until he returns!" —Rachel Tore

This past summer, Eden Village Camp proved itself to be a powerful force in shifting the lives of our campers in positive directions, creating a safe and inspiring home and providing tools for our young people to create a more sustainable, joyful Jewish community and world.

We're a nonprofit organization and offer as many scholarships as we can, but as of now, the need for financial assistance for our campers' families is much greater than our ability to provide it.

Please donate to the Eden Village Scholarship Fund so more young people can benefit from connecting deeply with nature, each other, themselves, and this amazing Jewish tradition of ours! Every donation makes a real difference. If someone else you know may be able to support us in this way, please pass this email along.

Please share this wonderful slideshow with anyone who may be interested!

Dates and rates for this summer's sessions are posted on our website. We have an early registration discount of 8% until the end of Tu B'Shevat, January 20th!

Upcoming Events

Riverdale, NY: Mon, December 13, 7:30-9pm - Parlor Meeting at the Shetreat-Kleins' office, 6003 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10463.
Whippany, NJ: Tue, December 14, 7:30-8:30pm - Teen Summer Opportunities Expo, the Aidekman Campus, 901 Rt. 10.
Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY: Thu, January 6, 7-8:30, Parlor Meeting at the Gitelmans'; call 877-397-3336 for location.
Teaneck, NJ: Sun, January 9, 2-3:30pm, Parlor Meeting at the Zimms'; call 877-397-3336 for location.
Boston, MA: Thu, January 13, 7-8:30pm, Parlor Meeting at the Marbachs'; call 877-397-3336 for location.
Ithaca, NY: Sun, January 16, 9-9:30am: camp program at @ Tikkun V'Or, and Parlor Meeting in the afternoon; call 877-397-3336 for location.
North Bethesda, MD: Sun, January 30, 12-5pm, White Flint Mall Camp Fair, 11301 Rockville Pike.
Silver Spring, MD: Sun, January 30, 6:30-7:30pm, Parlor Meeting at the Walders', call 877-397-3336 for location.
Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY: Sun. February 13, Raw Chocolate Making Party! 2-5pm, call 877-397-3336 for location.

Anafim: Sustainable Food and Farming Internship

Are you a high school senior wishing to spend the last month of high school in an amazing internship program?

If so, apply to intern with the Jewish Farm School at Eden Village Camp from May 3rd - 26th.

Learn more: jewishfarmschool.org/programs/anafim/

Thanks to the UJA-Federation for their support in making this program possible!

Presenting... Jewcology.com!

Online Jewish environmental activism, education and resources have found a huge boost with the recent launch of this new web portal! Jewcology.com promotes and advances Jewish environmental awareness and action within the international Jewish community. The initiative is a collaborative project of 19 Jewish environmentalists, including Eden Village Camp co-director Vivian Stadlin, who are members of the ROI Community for Young Jewish Innovators.

Eden Village Camp is proud to be a content partner of Jewcology! Check it out and join the Jewcology network!

From the Eden Village Kitchen

Easy, shockingly tasty, nutrient-rich Kale Chips!

You'll need:
—one bunch kale (organic if possible)
—olive oil spray (optional)
—salt & pepper

Preheat the oven to 350.
Get pre-washed, pre-chopped kale and remove the stem pieces. OR, get it in a bunch and wash it, remove stems, and chop it into two-inch pieces like you would a salad. (Try to make the pieces the same size so they cook at the same rate.)
Put it in a big bowl and toss it with olive oil, then salt and pepper.
Spread it out in two big baking dishes in a single layer, and bake for seven minutes. Turn the chips over and bake for 3–7 more minutes. When they're crispy and the edges are just beginning to brown, you have a delicious alternative to potato chips! Savor and enjoy!

Your generosity and support keeps our vision alive and strong! Thank You.

Campers Pioneering a Sustainable World! Eden Village Camp is a first-of-its-kind nonprofit Jewish environmental sleepaway camp, located 50 miles north of Manhattan on 248 beautiful acres. Our 3^rd–11^th-grade campers & apprentices build leadership, outdoor skills & positive Jewish identity, and awaken their sense of connectedness, purpose & joy. A close community develops through shared experience including organic farming, outstanding organic Kosher food, animal care, wilderness adventure, natural science, a zero-waste goal, pool & lake, music, arts, sports, service projects, Shabbat celebration, talented staff in a 3:1 camper:staff ratio... all in a vibrant, inclusive Jewish community.

Please forward this email to anyone who you think may be interested.