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 | Apr 14, 2021 | Alumni, Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Friendships, Jacobs Blog
Since I announced to the world that I was getting to come back to HSJ for the summer of 2021, I’ve heard so many adults say things like, “I wish I could go back to camp as an adult”, and “I can’t believe they have air conditioning in all the buildings now…I...
by Jacob Fijman | Apr 14, 2021 | Alumni, Camps & NFTY, Friendships, Jacobs Blog
We are so excited to gather current 1st and 2nd graders for an in-person, one night sleepover program called Kochavim at camp in Utica, MS March 26-27, 2022! All families that registered for this program in September 2021 need to do is confirm their registration here!...
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...