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Session Two 2018 Slideshow!
This summer flew by too quickly! Check out this video of highlights from this past session as you look forward to Summer 2019!
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Why Jacobs Camp in 2018 is Crucial
It's hard to find something to say about HSJ that hasn't already been said. For every camper who walks through the gates, Jacobs is a place of comfort: somewhere they can grow, play, learn, and exist without fear or judgement.
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Letter from Anna (July 27, 2018)
I can’t believe the best summer ever is winding down, but this week at camp had so many great highlights that we’ll remember for a long time to come! Incredible fun, outstanding adventure, and terrific activities filled the days; talent shows, bonfires for s’mores, and bunk nights fill the evenings – and everyone is having a genuinely good time being together as a community in our special summer home!
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Gesher Year: Continuing the HSJ Amusement Park
The Hebrew word for bridge is “gesher.” Now the word bridge, in my opinion, has two different meanings. A bridge can either connect two different things or aid in moving over something, such as a body of water. The Gesher year of camp, in my opinion, fits both ideas of the word bridge.
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Letter from Anna (July 20, 2018)
Wow…I can hardly believe how fast another super busy week of the best summer ever has flown by! It was a fantastic string of days and everyone had a ton of fun. More than that, we recognized how special our community is and took time to appreciate that after waiting nearly the whole year, we were finally all here together in this sacred place that means so much to all of us.
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Olim B Slideshow 2018!
We can’t believe 10 days flew by so quickly! We have had an amazing time with Olim B and you can watch all of the highlights in this video.
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Letter from Anna (July 13, 2018)
After all the anticipation and waiting, we were thrilled to open the gates on Sunday, so our amazing staff could whoop it up to welcome home a record 226 campers with hugs and high fives, showing everyone just how excited we are to have them back! I am over the moon to be together with our campers again because I know what an incredible summer is in store for them.
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Surrounded by Torah at Jacobs Camp
At Henry S. Jacobs Camp, campers are surrounded by Torah. Whether in the form of story, prayer, or actions, Torah is in the air and on our tongues. This is part of the Jacobs Magic I am proud to witness and facilitate as a visiting Educator (and parent of two campers.)
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Opening Day Session Two 2018 Video!
Opening Day is always a whirlwind, and we make sure to get in the swing of camp right away. Check out this video to see just how much happens on Opening Day! We are already having the best summer ever!!
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Opening Day of Session Two is Almost Here!
We are so excited for Session Two to begin!! Check out this video for a teaser of what’s to come this session!
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