In a world where summer is often synonymous with relaxation, recreation, and a break from routine, Camp Ruach Chaim chose a different path. This summer, something extraordinary is taking place at Camp Ruach Chaim: As a unified group, campers, staff members, Rebbeim, and their families committed to and learned one Mesechte at a time, through a camp-wide initiative that has uplifted and inspired every member of the Ruach Chaim family.
This historic Siyum HaShas is not just an achievement. It is a message to the bochurim, to their families, and to Klal Yisrael: Torah is alive, even in the heart of July and August. Yes, a boy is meant to relax. He’s meant to have fun. But that’s not a contradiction, because at Camp Ruach Chaim, Limud HaTorah isn’t something extra; it’s the essence of the summer.
This siyum is not just the conclusion of a project; it is the climax of a movement. Where we will learn together. We will finish together.
Camp Ruach Chaim was founded l’ilui nishmas Rav Chaim ben Rav Sholom zt”l. The very existence of a camp dedicated to Torah, growth, and achdus is a tremendous zechus for his neshama. But this Siyum HaShas, achieved through the passion and perseverance of the Ruach Chaim Family is something truly extraordinary. It is a living, breathing tribute. A vibrant celebration of Torah in his name.
**Redefining the Summer Experience**
There was a time when the highlight of the summer was a big concert with a famous singer — and yes, those moments were exciting. At Camp Ruach Chaim, the highlight is something far deeper: A Siyum HaShas. One by one, dafim were learned. The sounds of Torah filled the camp — not imposed, but chosen. Because this is what Camp Ruach Chaim stands for: Torah.
Campers didn’t just witness a siyum. They became the siyum.
On Sunday, 23 Av/August 17, Camp Ruach Chaim will bezras Hashem celebrate this historic achievement with a massive Siyum HaShas event — an evening of kavod haTorah and achdus. With Roshei Yeshiva in attendance, heartfelt zemer, and an unforeseen Adirei HaTorah-style celebration, the Ruach Chaim Family will come together as one.
It will be a night to remember. A night to honor what was accomplished — and what it represents. That even during downtime, even in a camp setting, Torah doesn’t pause.
It lives. It builds. Ashreinu! How fortunate we are to witness this moment.
And may the zechus of this siyum, this breathtaking expression of ahavas haTorah, bring bracha to the campers, their families, and to all of Klal Yisrael.
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5 Responses
This is absolutely beautiful and a great achievement in limid Hatorah. Why does this story have to come at the expense of other holy Yidden who took a bein hazmanim break or as some I know who went there, a break from camp where they take care of disabled children? Why is the concert mentioned at all? The putting down of any activity that isn’t learning doesn’t bring people closer to Torah. If anything it it likely distances them as you diminish their self worth.
Boys need a break or you create burnout. Why not have both, a siyum and a concert in honor of this special event?
First, mazel tov!
“…and an unforeseen Adirei HaTorah-style celebration…” should probably be “and a never-seen-before…” rather than “unforeseen”, unless they expect it to be a surprise to them, too. Perhaps they can revise this in future communications.
Beautiful and much Hatzlacha. However the purpose of camp is to recharge. And this is why therapists deal with cracked up boys.
Why do a Siyum project and a concert have to be mutually exclusive? It’s absolutely wonderful that they made a Siyum – but does it need to be at the expense of a concert?
an Israeli Yid