Memories, Maccabiah, and Messy Night: #HSJ50’s Final Session 1 Shabbat
Shalom y’all! It’s hard to believe that this is our final Shabbat of our 50th first session! We have had so much fun these past 3 weeks, and time has truly flown by. This past week has been full of activity for our campers. Check out our week in review video to see...
Growing Up HSJ: from Camper to Counselor
This week first-year counselors Brock Jacobs, Abby Craig, and Hayley Royal shared their perspectives on the transition from counselor to camper, the reasons they chose to return to HSJ as a staff member, and the lessons they have learned during their first session as...
Talmidim Repairs the World
This week, Eli Lewis is sharing his reflections on the Talmidim trip to Atlanta. He discusses the impact the programming had on his perception of the justice system, and the connection he formed with his unit during this engaging and exciting trip! Hi, my name is Eli...
Goodbyes, Gratitude, and Giving back: Week 2 of HSJ 50
Shalom Y’all! Another amazing week at HSJ has come to an end, and this session feels like it’s flying by! Our second Shabbat is already here, and our campers have been up to some incredible stuff. Check out this week’s review video for a glimpse of the magic! With...
We Will Miss you, Olim A!
Our first session of Olim has ended and we are so sad to see these curious, creative and compassionate campers head home! Still, we are so glad they shared a piece of their summer with us, and we can't wait to welcome them home next year! Please enjoy our end of...
12 Questions to Ask Your Camper WhenThey Return Home from Camp: An Unpacking List
The end of the summer can bring many mixed emotions for campers. While they will be so happy to be back with their families, they will also miss their friends, counselors, and life at camp. As for parents— we know you can’t wait to hear all about your child’s amazing...
HSJ Is Perfectly Imperfect
Hi! I'm a 3rd year Garin girl and I think HSJ is perfectly imperfect. It’s my second summer at Jacobs camp I am so thrilled to be back! Sometimes, things at camp are not perfect. It can be hot, and because there are so many people doing so many things, every once in a...
Two Decades of Camp
In celebrating our 50th anniversary, Adventure department head Charlie Cox shares the impact camp has had on him during the two decades he has spent here both as a camper and staff member. Life is like a puzzle: lots of pieces that ultimately form some sort of...
Shabbat Letter From Anna (June 13th, 2019)
From Opening Day to Shabbat: What a Week! Shalom, ya’ll! Summer is finally here, and we were thrilled to welcome our campers home as they came through the gate on Monday! Check out this video to see a glimpse of our week together! With everyone settled in, we’ve been...
Why Come Back to Camp?
For those who have passed through the gates of Jacobs Camp, there is no questioning the palpable magic that lives within this community. Our campers, faculty, staff, and Jacobs’ families all recognize the magnetism and love which brings us back home for our 50th...