Glossary of Terms
At Camp Shomria we feel that the Hebrew language is very important. For this reason we try to use it in our everyday interaction. Here are most of the Hebrew terms used in our daily routine.
You do not need to memorize these words. You will pick them up naturally at camp.
Mosh Kayitz = Summer Camp
Mosh Choref= Winter Camp
Bogrim = Graduates / Older Counsellors
Chanich/a = Camper
Madrich/a = Counselor
Rosh Mosh = Head Counsellor
Rosh Tarbut = Program Coordinator
Shaliach = Educational Emissary from Israel
Mifkad = Assembly
Peula = Activity
Avodah = Work
Kumzitz = Campfire
Arucha = Meal
Boker = Morning (Breakfast)
Tzorayim = Noon (Lunch)
Erev = Evening (Dinner)
"Erev" = Special Evening Activity
Layla = Night
Kima = Wake Up
Mittbach = Kitchen
Chadar Ochel = Dining Hall
Mirpa'a = Infirmary
Machane = Camp or Field
Chultza = Hashomer's Blue Shirt (our uniform)
Zman = Time
Matzil = Lifeguard
Hadracha= Staff
Kvutza = Age Group
Shira = Singing
Chugim = Hobby Groups
Chof = Beach
Malechot Yad = Arts & Crafts
Tzrif = Cabin
You do not need to memorize these words. You will pick them up naturally at camp.
Mosh Kayitz = Summer Camp
Mosh Choref= Winter Camp
Bogrim = Graduates / Older Counsellors
Chanich/a = Camper
Madrich/a = Counselor
Rosh Mosh = Head Counsellor
Rosh Tarbut = Program Coordinator
Shaliach = Educational Emissary from Israel
Mifkad = Assembly
Peula = Activity
Avodah = Work
Kumzitz = Campfire
Arucha = Meal
Boker = Morning (Breakfast)
Tzorayim = Noon (Lunch)
Erev = Evening (Dinner)
"Erev" = Special Evening Activity
Layla = Night
Kima = Wake Up
Mittbach = Kitchen
Chadar Ochel = Dining Hall
Mirpa'a = Infirmary
Machane = Camp or Field
Chultza = Hashomer's Blue Shirt (our uniform)
Zman = Time
Matzil = Lifeguard
Hadracha= Staff
Kvutza = Age Group
Shira = Singing
Chugim = Hobby Groups
Chof = Beach
Malechot Yad = Arts & Crafts
Tzrif = Cabin
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