by Jacob Fijman | Oct 20, 2020 | Alumni, Fundraising, Jacobs Blog
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 gorgeous sanctuary at Temple Sinai in New Orleans. While I didn’t fully understand what it was all about,...
by Jacob Fijman | Sep 16, 2020 | Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Volunteerism
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 with me. The Sights Driving into the city, all around I could see the signs of a devastating...
by Jacob Fijman | Sep 14, 2020 | Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Volunteerism
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 a disaster area after a horrible flood. My wife Anna (Camp Director) and I knew that we needed to go and check on our...
by Jacob Fijman | Aug 27, 2020 | Fundraising, Jacobs Blog
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 generosity. Together, we raised $981,460.49 to offset the impact of cancelling the...
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 | Jun 10, 2020 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Fundraising, Jacobs Blog
The shock has subsided. We live with the reality that there will be no Jacobs Magic this summer, at least not the way it has been experienced for the past 50 summers. Our recent camp reunion in New Orleans demonstrated that the times spent at Jacobs have shaped a...