Staff Communications – Moshava Ba'ir New Jersey

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Email on 6/13 from Rosh Mosh Leora Regarding Shavua Gibbush ONLY TO RISING 9th GRADERS AND UP

Hi tzevet (rising 9th graders and up)!
I hope everyone is having a great end of the school year- get ready for summer coming up soon!!

There are a number of reminders:

1) Shavua Gibbush
Our (awesome!) pre-camp orientation is right around the corner and it is mandatory for all staff. (If you have extenuating circumstances and did not already reach out to me, please email me at [email protected].) Shavua Gibbush will be the following dates:

Thursday June 22nd: 2pm-7:30pm (Dinner will be served)
Friday June 23rd: 8:30am-2pm (Breakfast and lunch will be served, day begins with Shacharit)
Sunday June 25th: Open House 8am-12pm. Followed by a fun activity that will end at 2pm! (Breakfast and lunch will be served, day begins with Shacharit)
Monday June 26th: 8:30am-11:30am (Breakfast will be served, day begins with Shacharit)

2) Staff Transportation
Our contract with the transportation company doesn’t start until the first day of camp, so there is no staff transportation for the week of Shavua Gibbush. To help find rides, I am attaching a Staff Directory so you can coordinate with staff coming from your area. If you are still having trouble finding transportation for that week, be in touch with Yair Daar at [email protected].

3) Staff Assignments
We will share your jobs for the summer with you between Thursday and Friday of Shavua Gibbush- so stay tuned!

4) Abuse and Boundaries Training
Thank you to all who attended the Abuse and Boundaries training session on Sunday morning! Reminder that the other session is THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT 8pm. Click here for zoom link. For those who could not attend either session- I will be in touch shortly with what you should do.

5) Unpacking Camp
For all those who are interested in helping set up camp and get paid $30/day (of half for a half day), hang out with friends, and have lunch- just respond to this email! The times are:
Monday 9:30-3:30pm, Tuesday 11:30-4:30pm, Wednesday 9:30-3:30pm, Thursday 11:30-2pm.

6) Recruitment Bonus
If you have friends who want to come work at MBNJ (especially second month!), refer them to us and you can get a bonus!

That is all! I hope everyone has a wonderful day! Looking forward to camp!

All the best,
Leora Orenshein

Email on 6/13 from Rosh Mosh Leora Regarding Shavua Gibbush ONLY TO RISING 8th GRADERS

Hi everyone (rising 8th grade tzevet)!
I hope everyone is having a great end of the school year- get ready for summer coming up soon!!

There are a number of reminders:

1) Shavua Gibbush- very important update!
Our (awesome!) pre-camp orientation is right around the corner and it is mandatory for all staff. For rising 8th grade MIT’s, we have designed a special orientation. Your dates and times for you are as follows: (Note that we have made some changes from your original orientation schedule)
Thursday June 22nd: 2pm-7:30pm (Dinner will be served)
Monday June 26th: 8:30am-11:30am (Breakfast will be served, day begins with Shacharit)

**Note: You do not need to come in Friday or Sunday.

(If you have extenuating circumstances about attendance at Shavua Gibbush and did not already reach out to me, please email me at [email protected].)

2) Staff Transportation
Our contract with the transportation company doesn’t start until the first day of camp, so there is no staff transportation for the week of Shavua Gibbush. To help find rides, I am attaching a Staff Directory so you can coordinate with staff coming from your area. If you are still having trouble finding transportation for that week, be in touch with Yair Daar at [email protected].

3) Staff Assignments
We will share your jobs for the summer with you between Thursday and Friday of Shavua Gibbush- so stay tuned!

4) Abuse and Boundaries Training
Thank you to all who attended the Abuse and Boundaries training session on Sunday morning! Reminder that the other session is THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT 8pm. Click here for zoom link. For those who could not attend either session- I will be in touch shortly with what you should do.

5) Unpacking Camp
For all those who are interested in helping set up camp and get paid $30/day (of half for a half day), hang out with friends, and have lunch- just respond to this email! The times are:
Monday 9:30-3:30pm, Tuesday 11:30-4:30pm, Wednesday 9:30-3:30pm, Thursday 11:30-2pm.

6) Recruitment Bonus
If you have friends who want to come work at MBNJ (especially second month!), refer them to us and you can get a bonus!

That is all! I hope everyone has a wonderful day! Looking forward to camp!

All the best,
Leora Orenshein

Email on 6/6 for staff aged 14-17 (working papers process)

Dear Tzevet

According to our records, you have not submitted working papers for the summer. This is a State required form and it was due on May 1st.

As it turns out, the process for submission of working papers has changed as of June 1st. No longer is it necessary to go to the doctor and your school to sign off on it.

Instead, you need to follow all these instructions (it looks like a lot of steps but it’s very quick):

Step 1: Staff Member Clicks on the following link: https://njlwdwfd.my.site.com/njyoungworkers/s/
Step 2: Create an account with an email that you have access to
Step 3: Check your email to create a password for your account
Step 4: Log back into the Department of Labor Website with your username (the email you just used) and password (the password you just created)
Step 5: Click “Apply for Working Papers” on the bottom right
Step 6: Enter your personal details including Social Security Number
Step 7: Enter details of parent or caregiver who will be able to check their email to verify your information
Step 8: Search “Moshava Ba’ir” in employment information or enter our 8 digit code (00005136)
Step 9 Once Moshava Ba’ir has approved your application, your parent or caregiver will be notified to verify your information. Verification includes uploading a picture of proof of your age (birth certificate, passport, drivers license…)
Step 10 You’re done!

Email from 5/29/23

Hi tzevet,

I hope everyone had a great Shavuot, and is getting excited as camp gets closer!

Leading up to our shavua gibbush (pre-camp orientation), there will be 2 mandatory additional training items:

1) We are having a mandatory abuse and boundaries training session. This session is legally required by the state, and this year it will be led by our very own senior tzevet member Chana Shefa, along with Project SARAH. This is a very important session, attendance will be taken. There will be two options for times:
6/11 @9:30am (eastern time)- click here for zoom link
6/14 @8pm (eastern time)- click here for zoom link

2) Stay on the lookout for a series of videos to watch with important camp info- coming soon!

Again, if you haven’t filled out your forms please do so ASAP. As always, feel free to be in touch with me for any questions or comments.

All the best,
Leora Orenshein

Email from 5/21

I hope you are doing great and getting ready for camp this summer!!

We are excited to announce the schedule for our Shavua Gibbush (pre-camp orientation) for this year! Please note there may be slight modifications to the specific times listed below. Again to note: orientation is mandatory for all staff at MBNJ. Be in touch with me at [email protected] if you have extenuating circumstances. (If you live in Israel and are not working in camp first month, or already let me know that you will not yet be here for orientation, this does not apply to you)

Thursday June 22nd: 2pm-7:30pm (Dinner will be served)
Friday June 23rd: 8:30am-2pm (Breakfast and lunch will be served)
**Sunday June 25th: Open House 8am-12pm. Followed by an outing (details coming shortly). (Breakfast and lunch will be served)
Monday June 26th: 8:30am-11:30am (Breakfast will be served)

**Important note for MIT’s: We are planning to share the specific jobs of our MIT tzevet on Friday June 23rd. A number of our MIT staff (primarily those entering 8th grade) will be assigned to help in the gan or in specialties. Those staff members need not join us on Sunday for the Open House, and will have a slightly modified schedule on Monday.

All of our Shavua Gibbush will be taking place on the Moshava Ba’ir grounds at Frisch, 120 W Century Rd. Paramus, NJ.
I’m looking forward to seeing you all at Shavua Gibbush!

Reminder for all our Current High School Staff that the IDP Shabbaton at Moshava IO is coming up- and it’s going to be awesome (and free this year for MBNJ Staff)!! We would love to have you all there! Sign up here ASAP if you are planning on coming,

Stay tuned for more announcements from me in the coming weeks!

All the best,
Leora Orenshein

Email: May 18th, 2023

Good Morning

I hope everyone is doing well today!

As we did receive a few questions, I wanted to clarify something on your staff contract.

As your staff contracts indicate, all staff members who are working during the first month, end their employment on Monday, July 24th. This has always been the case for a few reasons:

July 24th is a very important transition day in camp. We look to our first month staff to help “show the ropes” to new staff. Transitions are hard for children so we staff ourselves in a way that facilitates a smooth process. (this is the primary reason)
there are a few second month staff members who are coming from sleepaway camp and can’t join us on the first day of the second half (as an aside, salaries are prorated for missed days)
there are 2 days off during the first month (june 26 (since we start on a Tuesday) and July 4th) and we want to be more equitable

If there is a reason why you won’t be available to work on July 24th, such as early departure to sleepaway camp, please reply to this message and let me know (we will pro-rate your salary accordingly since you are expected to join us).

Furthermore, we have a list of staff who have told us that they won’t return from camp (or israel), in time to start working on July 24th. If you are a second month tzevet member and your name is not on the list below (but you are unable to start on the 24th), please reply to this message and let me know. We want to make sure that we have accurate information in our system for the benefit of our campers and overall tzevet team.

Have a wonderful day
Leora

Second Month Staff Arriving on 7/25 per our records
Efrat Barber
Liana Brukner
Eden Franklin
Adiella Ginsburg
Rich Family (Rebecca, Abigail, Daniel)
Ori Solow
Matanel Berliner
Benjamin Blom
Avi Friedman
Noah Kessler

Email: May 15th, 2023

Dear High School Tzevet

Our Tzevet lineup is really coming together and we could not be more pleased with the caliber of our talented staff. We already have 60+ (Anglo) HS teens coming from Israel in addition to 150+ HS teens from across the tri-state area. We are going to have an incredibly fun summer together! Stay tuned for updates.

We are looking for more lifeguards to join the team (primarily male lifeguards during the first half and female lifeguards during the second half of the summer). If you are interested in extending your dates and/or you are open to becoming a lifeguard, please reply to this message (or text me at 0534449886) and let me know. Please note that interest does not guarantee a spot on the matzil squad. See attached flyer to review some of the perks of the role.

In addition, we continue to pay out recruitment bonuses for tzevet who find Current HS and College aged staff to join us. While we are continuing with these bonuses for counselors, we are doubling the bonus for lifeguard recruitment to $100 for a full summer (following the interview, acceptance and signature on the staff contract)

Spread the word to your friends and family! Remember-it’s not too late to become certified and we could cover the cost (up to $400 for full summer staff).

Wishing everyone a great day
Ben

Email: May 9th, 2023

With camp less than two months away(!), we would like to get a sense of how each of you plan to go to and from camp each day. Please read the following carefully, as some details may have changed from past summers.

Staff tefillah will take place each morning at 7:50 (M,Th, Rosh Chodesh) or 8:00 (T,W,F). Staff members who are able to make it to tefillah are encouraged to attend. Other staff members who live locally may receive spots on camper vehicles if possible. Staff members from outside Bergen County will be provided with spots on camper vehicles, unless you choose to drive yourself. Those going in carpools or driving themselves are expected to remain in camp until carpool ends (approximately. 4:10pm).

There may be a significant number of staff members who would like to attend staff tefillah but can’t get rides in the morning. If so, we will consider arranging for transportation, but this is not guaranteed.

Please click here for the form to let us know your transportation plans for the summer. Transportation information for the first two weeks should be available by June 8th, and those starting camp later will receive information as it becomes available.

Looking forward to an amazing summer,
Yair Daar

Email: May 9th, 2023

Dear Moshava Ba’ir High School Tzevet,

We’re excited to share that this year our annual IDP [Israel Day Parade] Shabbton will be held exclusively for Bnei Akiva year-round and summer tzevet — that includes you, our Moshava Ba’ir summer team!

For the first time ever, we are offering this incredible action-packed Shabbaton FREE of Charge including FREE BUSSING from New York/New Jersey to the Moshava IO campgrounds– just for you!

In addition to the general leadership training, we are creating a special Moshava Ba’ir track with specialized training peulot. We’re asking that you fill out a quick survey, so we can gauge attendance on this track and plan accordingly. FILL OUT 1 QUESTION SURVEY HERE (should take no longer than 10 seconds). Please take a moment to do so by tomorrow (at the latest)

We hope you can join, connect with teens from all the Moshava Ba’ir day camps, learn new skills, and march together to celebrate Israel!

BCLTVA,
Ben Fried
Director, Moshava Ba’ir NJ

PS. If your high school requires you march with them, we will ensure you are in NYC early enough to meet your school.

Email: May 2nd, 2023

Dear Tzevet

I’m looking forward to working with you in the summer! I just wanted to introduce myself, and then I’ll give you a few important details and dates for camp.

My name is Leora and I will be your Rosh Mosh this summer! This is my third summer at Moshava Ba’ir and I was sports staff and chinuch staff in my past summers. I grew up in sleepaway camp for many years and very passionate about camp! I went to Frisch, MTVA, Stern College, and am currently finishing a master’s program in Gemara and Halacha (GPATS). I will be your point person with any questions leading up to the summer- I am excited to work with everyone in camp, and definitely be in touch with anything!

Now, a few very important notes:
– Pre-Camp Training: There will be select virtual staff training sessions (mandatory) before orientation. In addition, MIT’s stay tuned for details for a pre-camp meeting in June. I will be in touch soon with dates and times!

– Orientation: As you know, every summer we have a shavua gibush before camp starts. The following will be our shavua gibbush dates: Wednesday June 21st- Monday June 26th. I will be in touch with exact times and schedule in the near future. Note that all staff orientation is mandatory for all staff. If you have extenuating circumstances, be in touch with me.

– Referral Bonus: We are offering up to $50 bonuses for staff recruitment- so if you have any friends to recruit to Moshava Ba’ir, let them know!

– Staff Transportation: I know that many people need staff transportation for the summer. Keep an eye out for an email from Sgan Yair Daar for more info on staff transportation.

– Forms: As I’m sure you’ve heard many times, if you have not yet filled out your forms, please do so asap! https://akiva.campintouch.com/v2/login/login.aspx

Leading up to (and of course during!) the summer, feel free to reach out to me with any questions!

Looking forward! Can’t wait for an amazing summer with everyone!
Leora Orenshein

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