by Jacob Fijman | Oct 28, 2020 | Camps & NFTY, Jacobs Blog
Hey everyone! It’s Lilah, the NFTY Southern Programming Vice President this year! We’ve had a short break in programming during September but now we’re coming back with some exciting virtual events! My position as PVP has definitely been interesting to navigate with...
by Jacob Fijman | Oct 28, 2020 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
On the Road to Welcome Home, we wanted to hear what some of our campers are most excited about for next summer! Take a listen! Camper 50 & 51 Eden: “I’m most excited about going on the Blob and I’m also excited to make new friends! Norah:...
by Jacob Fijman | Oct 28, 2020 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Jacobs Blog, Youth & Family
Wow! As I am writing to you, over 350 campers are registered to be welcomed home to Jacobs Camp in the summer of 2021. Over 250 on the first day alone! I’m reminded of a middah, a soul-trait, that we practice in mussar, Jewish spiritual discipline: zerizut. That word...
by Jacob Fijman | Oct 28, 2020 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Friendships, Jacobs Blog, Volunteerism
At the Kabbalat Shabbat after camp was cancelled, I spoke about the importance of our community. I said “We work together, we play together, and sometimes we grieve together.” These past weeks have dealt a little of each. I cannot address our camp...
by Jacob Fijman | Oct 20, 2020 | Alumni, Fundraising, Jacobs Blog
As a child, I did love Judaism and going to Temple. I looked forward to getting dressed up in my shiny patent leather shoes, following my parents and entering the gorgeous sanctuary at Temple Sinai in New Orleans. While I didn’t fully understand what it was all about,...
