by Jacob Fijman | Jun 7, 2022 | Caring Community, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2022
A Stranger in a Strange Land On June 5, 2021, I drove through the gates of Henry S. Jacobs Camp for the first time in my life into what was truly the unknown. I only knew one person at camp, and I did not know her very well– I was very much a stranger in a strange...
by Jacob Fijman | Jun 20, 2021 | Caring Community, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2021
My name is Caitlin and this is my 5th summer here at Jacobs Camp. My little sister, Emerson, is currently enjoying her first summer. So far, we’ve been in pods so I’ve only been able to hang out with the girls in Talmidim. We do all of our activities...
by Jess James | Jun 11, 2021 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, Jacobs Blog, Summer, Summer 2021, Youth & Family
During the darkest moments of last year, I dreamt about opening day—and now that we’re almost there, real life is proving so much sweeter than any of those dreams. Y’all know I’m rarely at a loss for words, but I will never have the right words—or enough words—to tell...
by Jacob Fijman | May 28, 2021 | Caring Community, Friendships, Jacobs Blog, Summer
Shalom from Jacobs Camp, As Camp Director, I can tell you first hand that when a child goes away to camp, the entire family grows from the experience. But that doesn’t make getting ready for the summer any easier! Like everything else, preparing for camp feels a...
by Jacob Fijman | Feb 22, 2021 | Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, Jacobs Blog
For over 50 years, Jewish families of the Deep South have considered Henry S. Jacobs Camp “their camp”, but they are not the only ones. We also have a long and deep relationship with our neighbors and friends here in the community of Utica, MS. Our amazing...
