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1st Night Memories – Contributions to Something Called C.A.S.T.
My earliest memory related to Jacobs Camp dates to 1968, when my Bar Mitzvah gifts included a large number of white cards announcing that contributions in my honor had been
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What does “Olim” mean?
What does “Olim” mean? I’m not asking for a Hebrew-to-English translation. I’m asking in a much narrower way that’s relevant only in Utica, Mississippi: what does it mean to be
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NFTYx Gives Rise to Fun and Festive Programs for NFTY-SO
Hey everyone! It’s Lilah, the NFTY Southern Programming Vice President this year! We’ve had a short break in programming during September but now we’re coming back with some exciting virtual
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These campers can’t wait for Summer 2021!
On the Road to Welcome Home, we wanted to hear what some of our campers are most excited about for next summer! Take a listen! Camper 50 & 51 Eden:
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Zerizut: Getting Psyched for Camp!
Wow! As I am writing to you, over 350 campers are registered to be welcomed home to Jacobs Camp in the summer of 2021. Over 250 on the first day
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More Than the 2 Months in Utica…
At the Kabbalat Shabbat after camp was cancelled, I spoke about the importance of our community. I said “We work together, we play together, and sometimes we grieve together.” These
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1971 ’til Today: HSJ Molds Strong Jewish Role Models
As a child, I did love Judaism and going to Temple. I looked forward to getting dressed up in my shiny patent leather shoes, following my parents and entering the
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Jacobs Just Got a SUPER UPGRADE! Meet David: The Facilities Committee Chair
My name is David Zapletal, originally from Jackson, MS, now residing in New Orleans, and I am serving as the Facilities Committee Chair. Like the lucky few, I met my
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Sights, Smells, and Sounds – My Day in Lake Charles
It’s been a little over a week since I traveled to Lake Charles to volunteer with NECHAMA for Hurricane Laura clean up, but the sights, smells, and sounds still linger
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In Our Darkest Times – Nechama Will Always Be There
I’m proud to serve as the Operations Director of Jacobs Camp in Utica, MS. We are the home of Jewish Joy in the Deep South. In 2016, Baton Rouge was
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