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    • 8th Night Memories – Friendships, Tikkun Olam, and a Solid Jewish Identity

      on December 17, 2020

      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

      on December 16, 2020

      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!

      on December 16, 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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    • RJ on the GO – Arts and STEM Activities

      on December 16, 2020

      As schools wind down for winter break, we know that most of us are facing uncertain plans for the holiday season. While we’re used to offering incredible summer programming at


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    • 7th Night Memories – The Miracle of Caring Enough

      on December 16, 2020

      In her beautiful new podcast, Ha’Iggeret, former Jacobs camper, Shira Kaplan (of Alexandria, LA) raises a question I’d never considered and provides an inspiring answer that applies to the miracle


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    • 6th Night Memories – Rededication

      on December 15, 2020

      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

      on December 14, 2020

      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

      on December 13, 2020

      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

      on December 12, 2020

      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!”

      on December 11, 2020

      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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    What are your kids doing this Summer? Learn what J What are your kids doing this Summer? Learn what Jacobs Camp can offer in our New Parent Info Session tomorrow, January 17th at 7:00 PM CT! www.jacobscamp.org/hsjparentinfo
    Shabbat Shalom, Jacobs Camp! Shabbat Shalom, Jacobs Camp!
    Did you know today was National Hat Day? Don't wor Did you know today was National Hat Day? Don't worry, we're lobbying for a National Water Bottle Day. Stay tuned.
    You don't wanna miss these fun times with Jacobs C You don't wanna miss these fun times with Jacobs Camp! If you're thinking about HSJ for Summer 2021, join our Parent Info Session on 1/17 at 7:00 PM CT to learn all about the Jacobs Magic! AND for 1st-4th Graders (and Parents!) spend the afternoon with our very own Jacobs Magicians for fun camp games on 1/24 at 1:30 PM CT!

DM us for more details on where to register!
    Shabbat Shalom, Jacobs Camp! Shabbat Shalom, Jacobs Camp!
    The countdown is on: NFTY Convention will be here The countdown is on: NFTY Convention will be here in less than a month! If you register by 11:59 pm tonight, you’ll get a little extra merch, and you’ll have it in time for Convention. Sign up at NC21.org/Registration and let us know if you’re going in the comments!

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