by elijahthompson | May 15, 2025 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Jacobs Blog, Summer, Youth & Family
Preparing For Summer 2025 Jacobs Camp is a place for new friendships, growth opportunities, joyful Jewish moments, and so much fun! As camp draws nearer, I am sharing some ideas and tips to help you and your camper prepare: Set the Right Tone One of the best things...
by elijahthompson | May 14, 2025 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, Jacobs Blog, Summer
Growing Through It: Helping Campers Build Emotional Resilience Hi, I’m Tori! I’ve been working with kids since I was a kid—and I’ve loved summer camp since the first time I stepped onto a campground in 2002. My background in education and mental health has prepared me...
by elijahthompson | Apr 16, 2025 | Camps & NFTY, Jacobs Blog
Sarah Bate – Assistant Director – Welcome Home! Coming Home to Camp: My Journey to Assistant Director at Jacobs Camp If you had told 10-year-old me—calling my mom from a two-week trial session at URJ Camp Harlam and begging to stay longer—that one day I’d...
by elijahthompson | Apr 14, 2025 | Education, Jacobs Blog, Jewish Arts & Culture, Social Action, The Jewish World, Volunteerism, Worship & Spirituality
The Most Important Election You May Have Never Heard Of From Anna Herman: Today, I have a quick, easy, and powerful way for you to have a big impact on our Israeli Camp Staff! This article from our very own Rabbi Lindsey Danziger explains how you can VOTE REFORM in...
by elijahthompson | Apr 3, 2025 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Capital Campaign, Caring Community, Jacobs Blog, Jacobs Camp Capital Campaign
Paige Mandelman – Capital Campaign Manager – Welcome Home! Hi Y’all! My name is Paige Mandelman and I am so excited to join the Jacobs Camp year-round team as the Capital Campaign Manager! I am from Memphis, TN and I attended Tulane University. Since then,...
