by Jacob Fijman | Oct 28, 2020 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Friendships, Jacobs Blog, Volunteerism
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 past weeks have dealt a little of each. I cannot address our camp...
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 | Jul 9, 2020 | Camps & NFTY, Fundraising, Jacobs Blog
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 as a camper and staff member at Jacobs Camp in the 70’s and 80’s. I still cherish the friendships...
by Jacob Fijman | Apr 22, 2020 | Arts & Culture, Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Jacobs Blog, Youth & Family
Hello Jacobs Camp Family! I hope everyone is safe and healthy, during this time of unknowns. Here in DC we are staying home, and always looking for the joyful moments that carry our family through the day to day. My husband, Jacob, is a Jacobs alum, our son, Hersh,...
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...
