Camps & NFTY Archives - URJ Jacobs Camp | Jewish Summer Camp and Retreat Center

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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What does “Olim” mean?

on November 12, 2020

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

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NFTYx Gives Rise to Fun and Festive Programs for NFTY-SO

on October 28, 2020

Hey everyone! It’s Lilah, the NFTY Southern Programming Vice President this year! We’ve had a short break in programming during September but now we’re coming back with some exciting virtual

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More Than the 2 Months in Utica…

on October 28, 2020

At the Kabbalat Shabbat after camp was cancelled, I spoke about the importance of our community. I said “We work together, we play together, and sometimes we grieve together.” These

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1971 ’til Today: HSJ Molds Strong Jewish Role Models

on October 20, 2020

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

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Jacobs Just Got a SUPER UPGRADE! Meet David: The Facilities Committee Chair

on October 14, 2020

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

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Sights, Smells, and Sounds – My Day in Lake Charles

on September 16, 2020

It’s been a little over a week since I traveled to Lake Charles to volunteer with NECHAMA for Hurricane Laura clean up, but the sights, smells, and sounds still linger

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In Our Darkest Times – Nechama Will Always Be There

on September 14, 2020

I’m proud to serve as the Operations Director of Jacobs Camp in Utica, MS. We are the home of Jewish Joy in the Deep South. In 2016, Baton Rouge was

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Sustainability Campaign Success leads to Road to Welcome Home

on August 27, 2020

Thank you to all of you who donated to our Sustainability Campaign! I hope you have had a chance to check out the Sustainability Campaign Infographic that details your incredible

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For All Things Jacobs Camp, I Am Especially Grateful

on July 9, 2020

When I was growing up, my parents taught me the importance of gratitude. One thing I am still incredibly grateful for today is having been able to spend eleven summers

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