In Tehillim, Psalm 27, David HaMelech beseeches, “Let me dwell in the House of Hashem all the days of my life, behold the pleasantness of Hashem, and to visit in His Sanctuary.” How can David HaMelech live somewhere permanently and yet merely be a visitor? Rabbi Zvi Sobolofksy explains that David HaMelech is asking Hashem to help him always have the excitement of a first-time experience when he serves Hashem. David HaMelech desires to be a dweller all of his days but yet never lose the passion of a visitor. 

MTA has talmidim and alumni attending and working at various camps around the Tri-State Area and in Israel. It is always a highlight for the boys to be visited by MTA rebbeim and staff, who always show up bearing a summer swag gift and food! It is a great way to stay connected over the summer months.

Our Sages teach us (see Talmud Bavli, Bava Basra 14b) that King David wrote Psalms (T’hilim) based on his own experiences along with the contributions of other great Jewish figures. While the Book of T’hilim was composed mainly by King David, the Gemara, there, enumerates ten authors who composed Psalms other than King David.

This year’s Israel Day had an extra sense of meaning and purpose at Camp Kaylie. Israel Day began with a powerful video introduction, featuring reflections from our upper staff and campers about what makes living in Israel so special. Their personal stories and emotional insights painted a vivid picture of the love and pride they feel for living in our homeland.

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