Hi! My name is Abby Shainberg and I am from Memphis, TN. I am going into my senior year at the University of Georgia, and I am studying Communication Sciences and Disorders to become a speech- language pathologist. During the year, I volunteer at the UGA Speech and Hearing Clinic, which provides services to the local Athens community. I am so excited to be Garin unithead and back at camp for my 10th year, because camp is definitely my happy place! I can’t wait to see everyone’s smile on opening day, to be a part of this summer’s Jacobs magic, and to have the best time ever! GO GARIN!!!

My name is Zoe Cole. I am from Jackson, MS. During the year, I teach first grade at Ann Smith Elementary. My role at camp this summer is Unit Head. This will be my second summer working at HSJ. I volunteer at my local soup kitchen, and stew pot, as well as with Beth Israel’s religious school. I am also a Youth Group advisor in Jackson with BITY.

My name is Madison and I am from Orlando Florida. During the year I work as a nanny and a photographer. I also enjoy gardening and reading in my free time. This will be my second summer working at Jacobs Camp and I am so excited to be back! This year I will be putting together activities and experiments involving science, technology, engineering, and math.

I am originally from the South of Mexico, I became an Israeli citizen two and a half years ago and drafted to the IDF as a lone soldier. I am a soon to be released soldier and I worked in military diplomacy throughout my service. Before I drafted I did a pre-army program in the south of Tel Aviv and I volunteered with the children on asylum seekers that came to Israel from Sudan and Eritrea. This will be my first time at camp, however it won’t be my first time working with children for I was a roller skating teacher for over two years to children aged 6-15.

Hi! My name is Sharon fidelman and I live in tel aviv. I finished my service in the navy at the end of last year and since then I have been travelling and I took the SAT exam. In my free time I enjoy cooking, baking and cycling. This year will my first time at camp and I will be in the test kitchen. Can’t wait to meet you all!

My name is Roni Meshulam, I live in rosh haayin in israel. I have 4siblings, one is my twin.I was a commander in basic training in the army for 2 years. This is my first year at camp and my role is a sports conculer. I was a counselor in the tzofim for two years and beforehand i was a member of the tozfim for 5years. I also work at my fathers car shop, so I’m good with cars 😉

My name is Remy Finkelstein. I’m from New Orleans and am a graduate from Ben Franklin High School. In the fall, I’m moving to Atlanta to study Public Health and Childhood Development at Emory University. I’ve taught art at my Sunday School these past two years, and I hope to continue to teach at a temple in Atlanta. I’ve been at Jacobs Camp since Maskilim 1 and am so excited to finally be a counselor.

My name is Dana Nadav. I am 23 years old from Tel Aviv, Israel. In the last year, I completed my military service as an officer in the IDF Military Police. I am a dance instructor at camp and this is my first summer at Jacobs Camp! I am so excited to meet my campers this session and dance the summer away!

I am from Lake Charles, LA. During the year I just work and hang out with my friends, volunteering at animal hospitals. I am a in cabin counselor/ art specialist and I have been at camp for 13 summers! My friends and I love to go to our local animal adoption hospitals and play with the pets there, it gets them used to people and get ready to be adopted!

My name is Hannah Reagler! I am the Farming Specialist and I live in Hot Springs, Arkansas. I am a senior at Arkansas School for Math, Science, and the Arts. I play the cello and I am Jewish! I want the campers to have the summer that they deserve and I am so happy to give them that this summer!

My name is Tomer Chernyavsky. I live in Be’er Sheva, Israel. I recently finished my military service in the Israeli navy. This year is going to be my first at camp. I am going to be a counselor and I am very happy about it.

I am originally from California, but completed middle/highschool in New Orleans. I will be attending the University of Notre Dame in the fall, studying political science. I enjoy playing/listening to music, playing sports, hanging out with freinds, and having long conversations. I love to be social so I am always free to talk.

Hey, I’m JK Bain, and I’m from New Orleans. During the year, I’m a full- time student (will be attending University of Maryland for engineering this fall), but I’m excited to be joining the team at camp as a counselor this summer. I’ve been at camp for nine years now, and I’m ready to make this the best summer yet. When I’m not at camp, I love making films, playing ultimate frisbee, and cheering on the Saints. I’m looking forward to bringing positive energy to camp and making some unforgettable memories!

I am from Bentonville, Arkansas. I swim, study hard, and visit New Orleans often to see camp friends. I will be a counselor this session for Garin and I am so excited. I went to camp from Garin 1 to Talmidim 2, then returned to Solelim last year. I volunteer with Open Avenues to raised money for disabled children and some other miscellaneous organizations.

Hi, my name is BK! I am a senior at Ben Franklin High School in New Orleans. I’ve been going to camp since Garin and I am super excited to be an in-cabin counselor for Garin this session! I am super excited to be Junior Staff! When I am not at camp, I really like playing basketball and listening to music.