The Michael and Betsy Levy Scholarship: Bringing Jacobs Magic to Bossier City & Shreveport

A Gift of Community, Connection, and Jewish Joy Growing up Jewish in Shreveport and Bossier City often means being part of a small community with few Jewish peers. Unlike larger cities, children here may not have regular opportunities to engage in Jewish traditions...

Love in Action: B’nai Mitzvah Fundraisers for Jacobs Camp

"As each person is obligated to say: ‘For my sake was the world created.’” – Talmud: Sanhedrin 37a Becoming a B’nai Mitzvah is a meaningful milestone—one that many of our incredible campers choose to mark by giving back to a place that has shaped them: Jacobs Camp....

Whose Donation Matters Most?

The Jacobs Camp Annual Campaign is the fuel that makes Jacobs Magic happen. It is thanks to our generous community of donors that we are able to provide a transformative summer experience for our campers year after year. We often say “every donation is important", and...

Summer 2024 in Review

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A Very Special Day

As someone who has been on-staff at different Jewish residential camps as a counselor, specialist and now as clergy, one has a tendency to view the wonderful lifetime connections made through the lens of many years. At Jacobs Camp, when everyone shouts out, “Today is...

What Camp Means To Me

Hi, my name is Adi Yovel, and I was the head of the Israeli Mishlachat for Summer 2024. This summer I had the privilege to return to camp as a Chalutzim counselor for my campers from Summer 2023. This year was very different for me as an Israeli at camp, but in all...

Tori East-Harris – Assistant Director, Business Operations & Community Care – Welcome Home!

Tori East-Harris - Assistant Director, Business Operations & Community Care - Welcome Home!We are so grateful for Tamisa’s dedication and years of service at Jacobs Camp, and we are beyond excited for her in her new promotion! Now, we welcome Tori East-Harris as...

Zoe Cole – Assistant Director – Welcome Home!

Zoe Cole - Assistant Director - Welcome Home!Hey y’all! My name is Zoe Cole and I am so thrilled to join the Jacobs Camp year-round team as an Assistant Director! I am from Jackson, Mississippi and I attended the University of Southern Mississippi where I majored in...

Lindsay Braunig – Camp Committee Chair – Welcome Home!

Lindsay Braunig - Camp Committee Chair - Welcome Home!This summer, on a Shabbat at Camp, I had the honor of being installed as the Chair of the Jacobs Camp Committee, following in the steps of the inimitable Gary Lazarus. Gary brought me onto the Camp Committee and...

Video: Thank You Donors for an Amazing Summer!

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Jacobs Camp Opening Day 2019!

Jacobs Camp Opening Day 2019!

Shalom from Jacobs Camp! Can you believe Opening Day is only days away? We could not be more excited to welcome you and your campers to HSJ on July 7th! We’re looking forward to having an incredible summer, and we’re so thrilled you’ll be here with us! Our primary...

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Preparing Parents 2019

Preparing Parents 2019

Shalom from Jacobs Camp, The countdown is on, and opening day is on its way! As Camp Director, I can tell you first hand that when a child goes away to camp, the entire family grows from the experience. But that doesn’t make getting ready for the summer any easier!...

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I Don’t Want Your Kids to be Ok at Camp

I Don’t Want Your Kids to be Ok at Camp

Dear Jacobs Families, I don't want your kids to be ok at camp. Yes, you read that correctly. My weekly countdown to Opening Day has made it to single digits, my mental packing list is growing almost daily, and I'm telling you, our incredible families, that this summer...

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A Word from our new Development Manager – Jacob Fijman

A Word from our new Development Manager – Jacob Fijman

Everyone who enters the iconic gates on Morrison Road are welcomed home upon arrival. Jacobs Camp has been my home for as long as I can remember. As I am welcomed by the year-round team, the lay-leaders of our communities, the parents, and most importantly, our Jacobs campers, I understand the importance of my mission. It is my goal to continue to build on the immense success that Anna, Joshua, Sarah, Nadav, Greg, Tamisa, and all the incredible staff members create every day.

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50th Reunion: November 1 – 3, 2019

50th Reunion: November 1 – 3, 2019

50 years of anything is always cause for a celebration. 50 years of a Jewish summer camp? In Mississippi? Well, let’s just say no one expected us to still be here. A few months ago, we were so thrilled to announce the dates for Jacobs Camp’s 50th reunion in the celebration capital of the world, New Orleans, Louisiana! We tried so hard to plan in advance, to read the tea leaves (and potential football schedules), to ensure our chosen date would not conflict with any major happenings in the Deep South.

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