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6th Night Memories – Rededication
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
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
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
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!”
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.
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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