Welcome Home, Always – Thank you Tori East-Harris
Welcome Home, Always – Thank you Tori East-Harris I’ll never forget the first time I drove through the Jacobs Camp gate. Assistant Director Elijah greeted me with a big smile and said, “Welcome Home!! Who are you?” I’ve told that story countless times because it...
Exciting Progress at Jacobs Camp
Exciting Progress at Jacobs Camp Construction is in full swing at camp, and it’s a joy to see so much progress unfolding. Cabins 1–12 are being renovated ahead of summer to strengthen the spaces that have nurtured connection and belonging for more than 50 years, and...
Some Places You Visit. Some Places Become Home.
Some Places You Visit. Some Places Become Home. I first heard about URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp from my older brother, who visited toward the end of his camper days. Growing up in Sarasota, Florida, we went to a different Jewish summer camp, but when he came back talking...
A New Kind of Leadership is Emerging at Jacobs Camp
A New Kind of Leadership is Emerging at Jacobs Camp There are moments as Camp Director when I am reminded just how extraordinary the Jacobs Camp community truly is. As we continue the Our Camp. Our Home. Our Future. Capital Campaign, this is very much one of those...
