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Can You Come Home This Summer?
Since I announced to the world that I was getting to come back to HSJ for the summer of 2021, I’ve heard so many adults say things like, “I wish
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Support the Staff Experience at Camp!
HSJ Alumni, Remember those day-off trips to New Orleans? Or those nights-off dashes to Jackson?Parents, remember when your child was on staff and you just wanted to make sure they
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A New Home at Jacobs Camp
My name is Carolyn Harari and, when I was 16 I participated in the URJ Crane Lake Camp Machon program (the equivalent of Solelim). I begged the Machon Director to
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Parents Advisory Council Update – Call for Help
Hi Jacobs Camp family! On Thursday, February 4th, the Jacobs Camp Parent Advisory Council had our inaugural meeting! It was so exciting to get this council up and running. Because
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Creating a Caring, Loving, and Peaceful Space at Camp: Welcome Leah Hart Tennen, Community Care Director
For a few days now, I’ve been telling people that I get to go to camp for the whole summer. Those that aren’t “camp people” wonder why an adult would
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Thank You to Our 2020 Donors for Sustaining Camp and Putting us on the Road to Welcome Home
In 2020, YOU stood by Jacobs Camp! Through the doubt and uncertainty, YOU lent your support when we needed YOU most! THANK YOU! But who are YOU? YOU, of course,
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Parent Advisory Council: A New Parents-Only Platform to Share Thoughts and Ideas
Hello Fellow Jacobs Parents! My name is Hydee Kagan, and I am very excited to be chairing Jacobs Camp’s Parent Advisory Council! For those of you who do not know
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8th Night Memories – Friendships, Tikkun Olam, and a Solid Jewish Identity
How fortunate are we to be part of a special community that celebrates our shared religious, geographic and cultural heritage in such a unique and meaningful way? For over 50
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Join Us on the Road to Welcome Home
Dear Jacobs Camp Family, Last year, the Jacobs Camp family celebrated our milestone 50th summer. We began 2020 on a road to the next chapter of our storied history. As
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Goodbye 2020!
Good Bye 2020. I have never been someone who is a big on celebrating New Year Eve. But this year I am looking forward to saying goodbye to the old
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