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How 6 Points Changed My Life
6 Points helped me fully connect to Judaism and recognize the beauty of religion when I thought that maybe I had lost that connection and understanding.
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When Change and Uncertainty Lead to Growth
I had a new glow of confidence, made friends from across the globe, and I was independent on a whole new level. It was a big step in my life and going to camp for the past 7 years has helped me grow and blossom into the person who I am today.
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How My Opponent Taught Me About Sportsmanship
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In every training session and competition I’m reminded of the core values of sports, which to me are also core values in life. Teamwork, commitment, respect, leadership, waking up each morning trying to be a better athlete, daughter, friend, Jew, human being. That’s what leads me through life.
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The Power of Sport and Listening
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For all of us 6 Pointers, sports is our passion and way of life. When you are feeling down or had a tough day, use your sport your as your outlet and pour your heart into it, and if you need to talk to someone, I can't think of anyone better to talk to than your favorite coach!
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A South African Rabbi in North Carolina
Incredible coaching, supportive counselors and very engaged campers blew me away daily with their energy, passion and humor. Hot and exhausting yet impressive. And all the time. Like a heartbeat that you can hear if you listen carefully, was the pulse of the Jewish life, led so inspiringly by Coach J-Life herself, Jackie Gordon.
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A Summer at ‘The 6’
Watching these young girls become empowered as Jewish athletes is something I’m very lucky to have witnessed. I can’t wait to come back and do it all again next year with what I hope is the largest summer of LAX ‘The 6’ has ever seen!
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From Counselor to Head Coach: Coming Home to 6 Points
I’m motivated in my return to the loving, supportive community and to give back to the place that provided such a strong foundation for me. I couldn’t be more excited to coach basketball during Session 3 and help create a wonderful experience for all once again.
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5 Essentials You Need to “Pack” for Camp!
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In less than 24 hours, more than 250 of the most energetic, eager, and enthusiastic Jewish athletes are going to be taking their talents to sunny Greensboro and Los Angeles to join the ranks of coaches and counselors to have the summer of the lifetime.
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All I Really Need to Know, I Learned at Camp
Over the next few weeks, students around the country are taking their last exams as another school year comes to an end. It makes me remember my own school days and the many skills I learned in math, English, social studies, and science classes.
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