Words from an Olim Unit Head

I have held many roles at camp over my seven years on staff, some of them being Machon, Maskilim, Talmidim, and Chalutzim counselor, Gesher director (for two weeks), Quartermaster (for

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Shabbat, Six Flags, and Saying Goodbye: The Final Shabbat of #HSJ50

Shalom Y’all! I can’t believe it’s our final Shabbat of our 50th summer! This session has truly been one for the books, and I could not be more pleased to

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Making a Difference in Maskilim

This week, Maskilimers Zoe and Zac Goldstein shared their thoughts on participating in the Linus Blankets Peulot, where they were able to help make blankets for kids facing difficult circumstances

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Kochavim’s 15 Year Anniversary!

Fifteen years ago, Jacobs Camp began an overnight program for rising first graders during camp known as Kochavim! One of the campers from that first summer, Josh Balkin, will be

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Maccabiah, Messy Night, and Memories: Week 2 of Second Session at #HSJ50

Shalom Y’all! The second Shabbat of session two is already here! We have been having so much fun here at camp, it is no wonder the session is flying by!

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We Miss You, Olim B!

Our Olimers ran home to their parents today, and we are so sad to see them go! Still, we are happy to see then reunited with their families, and can’t

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Interviews With Upper Staff

This week we wanted to share what some of our upper staff members love most about HSJ. Fortunately, they were also joined by their Olim buddies, who offer their own

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The Impact of Jewish Summer Camp on Southern Teens

Tille Reagler and Zoe Rubenstein, two bright and insightful campers in Chalutzim, recently articulated their thoughts on how HSJ has impacted their identities and relationship to Judaism. We are so

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Cooking, North Carolina, and Coming Home: The First Week of Session 2 at #HSJ50

Shalom y’all! It’s hard to believe our second session of #HSJ50 is already underway! Our campers hit the ground running on Sunday and are dancing, playing and laughing all the

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