A Toddler At Camp?!
A Toddler at Camp?! I’m not sure what’s more ridiculous - bringing a newborn or a toddler to camp. While a newborn comes with its own set of challenges, a toddler comes with opinions. My toddler son, Rafi, has quickly befriended all of the staff. To be honest, it’s...
Unit Head Prayers For An Amazing Summer
Unit Head Prayers For An Amazing Summer I hope every single Olimer learns how special and awesome it is to be a Jacobs Camp camper. I hope each Olimer knows how important and valued they are within our unit and our entire community. I hope all Olimers feel safe and...
6 WAYS TO STAY IN TOUCH – SUMMER 2023
6 WAYS TO STAY IN TOUCH – SUMMER 2023 Whether your camper is joining us for their first summer at camp, or their tenth, we know how important it is to stay in touch. With that in mind, here are the 6 best ways to keep up with everything happening at HSJ and stay in...
Elijah Thompson – Assistant Director – Welcome Home!
Elijah Thompson - Assistant Director - Welcome Home! Hey y’all! My name is Elijah Thompson, and I am so excited to join the Jacobs Camp year-round team as the newest Assistant Director! I’m from Birmingham, Alabama, and I’m a recent graduate of the University of...
Dr. Becky Kennedy, May 1 – Register Now!
Dr. Becky Kennedy, May 1 – Register Now! Jacobs Camp’s desire to support your camper's well-being extends far beyond the summer. As part of the URJ, we continue to invest in experiences to enhance family connections. On Monday, May 1st from 1-2pm, we welcome Dr. Becky...
NFTY SO Volunteers in Rolling Fork
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,...
Rolling Fork Volunteer Experience – Netta
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,...
Rolling Fork Volunteer Experience – Gracie
Over the first weekend of April, during the NFTY SO Spring Kallah at Jacobs Camp we traveled to volunteer in a small town called Rolling Fork that had been hit by a tornado, about an hour away. When we arrived in Rolling Fork, the damage was apparent. Many houses had...
Jacobs Camp Support For Rolling Fork
Jacobs Camp Support For Rolling Fork As you know, social action and community service is an extremely important Jewish value, as is building a community of good neighbors. And at this moment, our neighbors need us. You likely saw the sad news that tornadoes decimated...
Thank You 2022 Donors!
Thank You 2022 Donors! The support of our generous community has truly been the backbone of everything we do at Jacobs Camp. In 2022, we saw record enrollment numbers with over 525 campers attending one of our sessions, and we are on track for similar enrollment...