by Jacob Fijman | Jun 29, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Friendships, Jacobs Journal, Summer 2025
The Unity Behind the Competition : Maccabiah at Jacobs Camp I am the perfect Maccabiah Camper! Competitive and energetic – always wracked with anticipation for each Summer’s Maccabiah (color war) competition. During Maccabiah, everyone at camp (except the...
by Jacob Fijman | Jun 22, 2025 | Friendships, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2025
Messy Night Magic: Olivia’s Top Highlights from a Camp Favorite As we say goodbye to our amazing Olim campers this morning, we love reflecting on all the unforgettable memories made during this session—especially the ones that left us covered in paint, soap, and...
by Jacob Fijman | Jun 9, 2025 | Friendships, Jacobs Blog
The Unpacking List: What To Do When Your Camper Returns Home We know you can’t wait to see your camper, and hear all about their amazing experiences at camp! Before the summer started, we sent you a packing list and other information to help you prepare your child for...
by elijahthompson | Mar 24, 2025 | Caring Community, Friendships, Jacobs Blog
Sarah Lewis, My Forever Camp Counselor Going into my first year as director of Jacobs Camp, I was told that Sarah Lewis was a good helper to have around during the summer. I already knew Sarah was great because I was lucky enough to have had her as my...
by Jacob Fijman | Nov 8, 2024 | Friendships, Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2024
Summer 2024 in Review https://vimeo.com/1027703219/0eba38eaf8?share=copy#t=0 FollowFollowFollow RELATED POSTS Summer 2024 in Review by Jacob Fijman | Nov 8, 2024 | Friendships, Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Summer...
by elijahthompson | Oct 28, 2024 | Camps & NFTY, Friendships, Jacobs Blog, The Jewish World
A Very Special Day As someone who has been on-staff at different Jewish residential camps as a counselor, specialist and now as clergy, one has a tendency to view the wonderful lifetime connections made through the lens of many years. At Jacobs Camp, when everyone...
