Standing Side by Side

Standing side by side Tears well up in their eyes Each unaware that the other is there Whispering a silent prayer (Staff) "Dear Rebbe, I want you to see The children you entrusted to me — Each one a jewel so precious and rare You have placed into my care… "To live with you every moment Is the message I’ve tried to impart To bring you lematah, together with us Each of us doing our part… "Now Rebbe, the summer is over — Now that my shlichus is through — I ask that the spirit of Gan Yisroel Continue in all that they do!" (Campers) "Dear Rebbe, I’d like you to see How much Gan Yisroel’s changed me — I’m closer to you than ever before Connected forevermore… "My counselor, your shliach, inspired me With true dedication and love — His friendship I’ll treasure forever How can I thank him enough… "Oy Rebbe, your Gan Yisroel Will always find place in my heart Its chayus and warmth will remain with me Its lessons I’ll treasure and guard!" (All) As the crowd in the Ohel does grow Mendele turns to go As he leaves, he sees a familiar face — Camper and counselor embrace "Goodbye, Gan Yisroel Farewell to those wonderful times Your memories will always be part of me Oh Gan Yisroel, goodbye"