by Jacob Fijman | Nov 12, 2020 | Alumni, Camping and Youth Engagement, Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
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 an Olimer? The answer to that question has come full circle for me over the last 30 years....
by Jacob Fijman | Oct 20, 2020 | Alumni, Fundraising, Jacobs Blog
As a child, I did love Judaism and going to Temple. I looked forward to getting dressed up in my shiny patent leather shoes, following my parents and entering the gorgeous sanctuary at Temple Sinai in New Orleans. While I didn’t fully understand what it was all about,...
by Jacob Fijman | Oct 14, 2020 | Alumni, Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Jacobs Blog
My name is David Zapletal, originally from Jackson, MS, now residing in New Orleans, and I am serving as the Facilities Committee Chair. Like the lucky few, I met my wife Rella one summer at Camp and we have two future campers, Ari and Meyer. So our family’s strong...
by Jacob Fijman | Aug 10, 2020 | Alumni, Jacobs Blog
My name is Clare (Levy) Clarke, and I am the new Alumni Committee Chair for the Jacobs Camp Committee. I grew up in Memphis and now live in Nashville with my husband, Robin, and our three young children, Norah, Eden and Owen. My first summer at Jacobs Camp was in...
by Jacob Fijman | Dec 22, 2019 | Alumni, Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Fundraising, Jacobs Blog
10 years ago I walked into the gates of Henry S. Jacobs camp a very scared little girl who knew nothing about herself. All I knew was that I was trying to escape the realities of a sick father recently diagnosed with cancer. It took me some time to warm up to the idea...