by bcohen | Oct 16, 2023 | Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, Jacobs Blog, The Jewish World
Please see the below message sent to all 2023 Jacobs Camp Families Dear Jacobs Camp Families, It’s been almost 10 days since the devastating attacks began in Israel. We are heartbroken and thinking about our Israeli Jacobs Camp staff, campers and alumni in...
by bcohen | Oct 16, 2023 | Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, Jacobs Blog, The Jewish World
I can’t remember exactly when I started wanting to go to HSJ. It was definitely during one of those family weekends camp used to run. I would play with Hannah and Micah and Leah in the old cabins and imagine myself sleeping there in one of the metal bunkbeds,...
by bcohen | Apr 7, 2023 | Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, Jacobs Blog, Volunteerism
Last Saturday, April 1, 80 teens and 20 staff members from NFTY SO Spring Kallah went to Rolling Fork, Mississippi together to volunteer in the distribution center following a devastating tornado. Our teens worked for three hours, unloading the bus with donations,...
by bcohen | Apr 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
On Friday, March 31, 80 teens came together for NFTY SO Spring Kallah. The Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam, which translates to repairing the world, emphasizes the importance of social responsibility and taking action to improve the lives of others. On Wednesday night...
by bcohen | Apr 7, 2023 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
This past weekend, I traveled with about 80 teens for NFTY Southern Spring Kallah to Jacobs Camp. I had so much fun during this weekend, and learned alot about the importance of community. One of the most meaningful parts of the experience was going to Rolling Fork,...
