I'm Hooked

A young sailor was sitting in a bar having a few drinks when he looks over and sees a pirate. The pirate has a wooden peg-leg, a hook for a hand, and patch over his eye. Unable to resist, the sailor asks “How’d you end up with a peg-leg?”
“I was swept overboard during a fierce storm,” says the pirate. “and a bloody shark bit off me whole leg!”
“Holy cow!” said the sailor. “What about the hook, how’d you get that?”
“Me crew and I were boarding an enemy ship, a fierce sword battle ensued. One of them cut me arm!”
“Absolutely incredible!” gasped the sailor. “And the eye patch, tell me how you got that?”
“A bloody seagull dropping fell into me eye,” replied the pirate.
“Umm, you lost your eye to a seagull dropping?” asked the sailor, astonished.
Embarassed, the pirate answered “It was me first day with the hook.”

A typical day in the office

This is not really anything unusual, just thought I'd give all of you a glimpse of Rabbi Shenker in action.
And, no. It was not posed. He really carries on two phone conversations at once. Don't ask me how.

Mazal Tov!

Mazal Tov to
Jason Marshal
on his recent
Bar Mitzva!!!

I wasn't invited.

News Flash

Strange things happen in the world of Camp Nageela, but prepare yourself for this one. Ladies and gentlemen, as crazy as it may sound, it does seem as if Yosaif Cohen will be attending a shabbaton this weekend, in Philadelphia, PA. Now, I know what you're thinking- it's only Friday morning, alot can change in the next 6 hours or so, but reliable sources tell me that this is not just a publicity stunt, that Mr. Cohen does indeed intend to attend this shabbaton.
The question now begs to be asked, "so why doesn't he ever come to shabbatons where Nageela kids show up? Where was he in EB, at Shalom Torah, at the Nageela reunion, at the Party Shabbaton?" Speculations abound, but only Yosaif knows the real answer...

MAZAL TOV!

JEPLI and Camp Camp Nageela wishes an awseomely huge
MAZAL TOV
to our dedicated and talented office manager
OHAVIA FELDMAN
on his engagement to
ZC BRAUN

We can't wait for the wedding!
(Rumor has it Chap a Nosh is catering)

You can post your Mazal Tov wishes by clicking here, or by visiting the Halo 3 website.

Ever wonder how donuts got their hole?

Nose Warmer

havent you always wanted one of these?

here we go

I'm about to run out the door to go to Shaul's wedding. I'll make sure to update everyone tomorrow, hopefully even post some pics.
MAZAL TOV!

Deep Thoughts

EVER WONDER...

Why don't you ever see the headline 'Psychic Wins Lottery'?
Why is 'abbreviated' such a long word?
Why is it that doctors call what they do 'practice'?
Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?
Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?
Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food?
Why didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes?
Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?
Why are they called apartments when they are all stuck together?

Spring Convention '08

What's East of East Hempstead?
According to Columbus, that would be West Hempstead, you just have sail around the world. Or, you could take the easy way out and use the LIRR. Either way, West Hempstead is the site of this year's Spring Convention Shabbaton.
My first JEP Shabbaton ever was Spring Convention 1997. I don't remember it like it was yesterday, but I do remember it like it was about 11 years ago. Funny thing about time, it moves at roughly the same speed as our calendar.

And so, I look forward to a fun Shabbaton in West Hempstead this weekend. We've planned some pretty awesome games, including some that we haven't done in years. Should be great!

Pac- Man

M & M's

For those of you who didn't make it to the bris of Yehuda's son (which took place on Thursday morning), his name is Meir Simcha.

They're going to call him Michaelangelo. I think. Maybe.

Betcha can't say Meir Maryles 10 times fast.

Mdeir maryles, Meir Maryles, meir marules ,esir marules meir maeryles meuszkrls meirmar ylrs meir mafryeles mamamaamororemarryryrleslssmadmekftjdes.

The Latke and the Hamantash at the Fifty-Yard Line

One of the epic battles in Jewish history involved not the Greeks, Romans or Egyptians. It did not make use of sword, spear or machine gun. Indeed, the great debate of Hamentasch or Latke has raged for centuries, but only recently has it come to the forefront with great intelectuals and academics extolling the virtues of either one.

According to Alan Dershowitz, the Latke has increased United States dependence on foreign oil. However, according to literature professor Diana Henderson, "The latke is appropriate for lyric, tragic, and epic forms", but "There is very little poetry in the prune," a common hamentashen filling

A fascinating debate, and you get get lots of details on it by clicking here.

Like Food? Like History?

Here's modern history told through a food fight

hey ppl

its been busy and I havent had a chance to post, just wanted to say hi!

Gift Ideas

We'll be collecting staff members salaries for a collection for a baby gift for Yehuda to hang his Mic

WOOOOHHOOOOO!

IT IS OUR COMPLETELY PUMPED UP, EXCITED AND AMAZINGLY HAPPY PLEASURE

to announce the birth of a

BABY BOY

to

Yehuda and Sarah Maryles!

Ummmmmmmmmmm...

So much for the consruction.
Big windstorms + new building construction = bad news

Deliciously scenic

Check out some incredible landscapes, made from food. In fact, Yaakov Simanowitz is now the chief architect of Camp Nageela's new building

click here.

Purim Alert

The holiday of Purim is next Thursday night and Friday, and we're celebrating in Nageela style.
You can come with your whole family out to Camp Nageela for an extended weekend, Thursday Night through Saurday Night.
FREE!
Space is running out!
516-374-1528

Visitors from outer space

It was a dark and stormy afternoon (it really was) this past shabbos, when i was suddenly visited by 5 strange, otherworldly creatures, and 4 of them were not named Azi.
No, but really. It's true!
It was my pleasant surprise to welcome a visit by Azi, Yaakov Akerman, Mordi Swed, Eddie Beylin and Forrset Grossman. It's always nice to see Nageela people, even if they are a bit strange.

Next question

Since everyone was so excited to find out the kind of questions we ask counselors when they apply for a job, here's another actual question from the Camp Nageela Counselor Competence Exam.

When a camper is feeling down, what do you say to cheer them up ?

a. "At least one day you'll be taller than Dani (if not next week)."
b. "Yehuda just broke another chair

c. "Look some guys in spandex are dancing on the roof!"
d. "Hey kid, do you want some candy?"

e. "Let's go to the infirmary and make believe you're sick."

f. "It could be worse, you could be in Dorky's bunk."

Thanks to Aaron Brody and his imaginary friend Gerald.

construction update

THE ROOF IS UP

and a few more layers as well. Here are the latest photos from Camp Nageela's construction...

Nice to see everyone

I went to Effie's wedding tonight, and it was nice to see alot of Nageela staff (and former Nageela staff) there. Let's see if I can name everyone:

N. Spektor, Scott Miller, Rabbi Shenker, Chief, Yehuda, Shaya, Goob, Joe Golavanov, Lazer Weisz, Yosaif Cohen, Eric Shein, Yaakov Akerman, Azi Steiner, Binyomin Aranowicz, I can't think of any others at the moment.

Nageela recruitment push!

It is time. If you haven't yet signed up for Nageela '08, please keep in mind that last year we did turn people down because we were full. Don't let that be you! Ask your parents if you're signed up yet.

Construction Update

Here is a recent picture of our new construction, showing the frame of the second floor completed. Tomorrow a crane is coming in to put the roof on. Hope to show you some pictures soon.

Mazal Tov

At long last, with awesomely excited happines and hearts overflowing with salsa, we wish a huge juicy Mazal Tov to loooooong time Nageela staff and administration member
SHAUL LEISER
on his engagement to
Esther Shaina Freilich

You can wish him a Mazal Tov on line, or post a message here.

For those who live in NJ, there's an engagement party, AKA vort, tonight from 7:30 and on @Esther Gerber Hall, Corner of Madison and 6th St. in Lakewood.

101...

I just bought a new zebra

I think I'll call him "Spot."

Looking Forward

I can't wait to go skiing this Tues- Wed on JEPLI's ski retreat. Just can't decide whether to dki or board.
Hope to see everyone there. If you're not comin, oh well, we're have a cholent- making retreat in a few weeks, maybe you can make it to that.

Choices...

At Camp Nageela we are constantly trying to improve our staff's quality and knowledge. The following is an excerpt from the new Camp Nageela Counselor Competence Exam:

The best way to ensure that your campers are on time for an activity is to:
a. Turn on your I'm a Jew CD really loud so that all the campers leave the bunk at once
b. Offer a free trip to Dougies for the first one out of the bunk
c. Offer a free frip to Ice Caves Mountain to the last one out of the bunk
d. Make the smoke detector go off.

All Nageela counselors are expected to score high on the CNCCEs, so stay tuned for more questions.

You're invited!

The great F.E. Hoffman has made the mistake of asking me to invite all of Camp Nageela to his wedding. I don't know what he was thinking.

YOU'RE INVITED TO THE WEDDING OF

EFFIE HOFFMAN

and

Chaya Shajnfeld

Sunday, March 2nd 5:30 PM

@ the Rockwood Park Jewish Center in Howard Beach
If you are interested in attending, please email me and or call Effie directly.

If you live in the Bayswater, Far Rockaway area, you are also invited to his aufruf on March 1st.

Nageela's new campus?

What do you think?

CONTEST!

COME UP WITH YOUR OWN GOAT JOKE, LINE, CARTOON OR SONG.

EMAIL IT TO ME HERE AND I'LL POST THE BEST (OR WORST) ONES!

Korny as a goat...

Bob: When I was a young lad, I had a goat. And that goat had no nose!



Kevin: How did it smell?



Bob: Terrible!



If that aint the greatest of all OUCHes, I don't know what is!
Well, maybe this............

First kid arrives for Nageela '08

Mazel Tov.
A male kid was born today in Camp Nageela. Mommy and baby are
fine, although the kid needed some immediate medical attention for his
leg. May we share many simchas together. (rds)

In other news, Azi has announced his retirement from the podcast business.