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    • 6th Night Memories – Rededication

      on December 15, 2020

      The definition of Hanukkah is Rededication which directly applies to our beloved Henry S. Jacobs Camp. As we are called to RE-dedicate ourselves annually, we all know that HSJ has


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    • 5th Night Memories – Susan’s Only Request: Jacobs Camp

      on December 14, 2020

      As opposed to many of those Camp Chairs who preceded me, I did not became a member of the Jacobs Camp community as a camper or counselor. When I married


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    • 4th Night Memories – Meeting the Love of My Life Outside the Dining Hall

      on December 13, 2020

      My first summer at Jacobs Camp was first session in 1973 as a camper in Cabin 1.  Little did I know that in 1979, I would meet the love of


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    • 3rd Night Memories – The Feeling of Rolling Through the Gate on Morrison Road

      on December 12, 2020

      After 50 years of magic-making, we can take pride in the fact that Jacobs Camp has thrived to an extent that surely exceeds the fondest hopes of the founding leaders


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    • 2nd Night Memories – “I Have Been Waiting for This Day All Year!”

      on December 11, 2020

      I have been connected to the Camp on many levels over a span of 50+ year: I was President of SoFTY (now NFTY, Southern Region) and held a shovel when


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    • 1st Night Memories – Contributions to Something Called C.A.S.T.

      on December 10, 2020

      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?

      on November 12, 2020

      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

      on October 28, 2020

      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 October 28, 2020

      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!

      on October 28, 2020

      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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    Tune in to the Parent Town Hall on Tuesday, April Tune in to the Parent Town Hall on Tuesday, April 27th at 7:00 PM CT to hear from Anna about the new information we have regarding protocols for Summer 2021! Register at jacobscamp.org/townhall today!

Note: All information presented during the town hall will also be communicated through email after the event.
    Making last minute plans for this summer? Think ca Making last minute plans for this summer? Think camp! 

Join our April Parent Info Session, April 14th at 7:00 PM CT to learn why a summer at Jacobs Camp unplugging from screens and making real in-person friendships is EXACTLY what your child needs! Register today! www.jacobscamp.org/hsjparentinfo
    Think Jacobs Camp might be right for your child? H Think Jacobs Camp might be right for your child? Here's what one parent had to say! HSJ veteran parents let us know in the comments what other positive impacts Jacobs has had on your kids!
    Shabbat Shalom, Jacobs Camp! If you could sit with Shabbat Shalom, Jacobs Camp! If you could sit with anyone at Shabbat dinner, who would it be?
    Can you believe there's only 66 days until camp!!! Can you believe there's only 66 days until camp!!! Comment and tell us what you're most excited to do!
    REGISTRATION FOR KOCHAVIM IS OPEN for 2020 & 2021 REGISTRATION FOR KOCHAVIM IS OPEN for 2020 & 2021 Kindergarten and First Graders in person at camp September 18-19, 2021! They will get to have the best overnight ever having all the fun at camp as Jacobs Campers!! www.jacobscamp.org/register Note: 2021-2022 Kindergarten will have their Kochavim at camp during summer 2022!

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