by Jacob Fijman | Oct 20, 2021 | Bnei Mitzvah, Camping and Youth Engagement, Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2022, Volunteerism
BAT MITZVAH TZEDEK PROJECT DELIVERS JACOBS MAGIC Jacobs Camp has always been such a special place to me for as long as I can remember. I am sure you can imagine my excitement when 6 year old me got to go for my first summer at Jacobs. Even though it was only for one...
by Jacob Fijman | May 21, 2021 | Arts & Culture, Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Outreach, Social Action, Volunteerism
Several years ago, my child and I were walking through a particularly littered place. He started kicking a can down the street. When we were about to turn onto another street, I told him to go and pick up that can and carry it until we found a place to dispose of...
by Jacob Fijman | May 4, 2021 | Camps & NFTY, Fundraising, Jacobs Blog
Just a month from now, I will be heading to Utica for my 7th summer at HSJ. Even after all these summers, the pre-camp excitement is just as real, especially now after all the craziness the past year or so has held. Not being able to go to camp for two years helped me...
by Jacob Fijman | Apr 14, 2021 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Summer
HSJ Alumni, Remember those day-off trips to New Orleans? Or those nights-off dashes to Jackson?Parents, remember when your child was on staff and you just wanted to make sure they were eating enough?Our incredible staff members have dedicated themselves to providing...
by Jacob Fijman | Jan 28, 2021 | Alumni, Camping and Youth Engagement, Fundraising, Jacobs Blog
In 2020, YOU stood by Jacobs Camp! Through the doubt and uncertainty, YOU lent your support when we needed YOU most! THANK YOU! But who are YOU? YOU, of course, are a generous donor to Henry S. Jacobs Camp, and we are extremely grateful for your support last year!...
by Jacob Fijman | Dec 16, 2020 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Fundraising, Jacobs Blog
Dear Jacobs Camp Family, Last year, the Jacobs Camp family celebrated our milestone 50th summer. We began 2020 on a road to the next chapter of our storied history. As you know, the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to detour from this path when we had to cancel in-person...
