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Kochavim’s 15 Year Anniversary!

on July 21, 2019

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

on July 19, 2019

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!

on July 17, 2019

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

on July 16, 2019

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

on July 14, 2019

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

on July 11, 2019

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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Shomrei Adamah on Opening Day

on July 9, 2019

Three of our amazing campers helped us welcome in session two of #HSJ50 by offering up a few words on this summer’s value of Shomrei Adamah at our opening ceremony.

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Opening Day at #HSJ50 Video!

on July 8, 2019

Session 2 of #HSJ50 is already underway, and we could not be more excited to have these incredible campers back home! To get a glimpse of all of the Jacobs

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What Adults Can Learn from Jacobs Camp

on July 7, 2019

Last week, Rabbi Barry Block shared his thoughts on Jewish camping, and the enduring impact it has on the identities of both campers and staff, with his congregation, B’nai Israel

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Smiles, Song Session, and Saying Goodbye: The Final Week of Session 1 at #HSJ50

on July 3, 2019

Shalom y’all! Our first session of #HSJ50 is already over and it flew by! With only days until we welcome our second session campers home, we wanted to take a

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