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More than s’mores — Muslim youth camp nurtures students for a life of advocacy

For practicing Muslims, the name itself is a clear clue: An Arabic word, “tarbiya” is defined by the Oxford Dictionary of Islam as “upbringing (and) education” and by other sources as “training” or “discipline.” And that makes Tarbiya a place where finding your inner path is just as important as roasting marshmallows or playing dodgeball.
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VIDEO: High school students help Houston recover from Hurricane Harvey

Ronald Parker, 65, lost his home for the third time during Hurricane Harvey. So did Rabbi Barry Gelman of United Orthodox Synagogue. Parker and Gelman were two of many Houston residents who received five days of assistance and support from students at Shalhevet High School in Los Angeles, who traveled to Houston to help rebuild.
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