by Jacob Fijman | Jan 12, 2023 | Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2022
Thank You 2022 Donors! The support of our generous community has truly been the backbone of everything we do at Jacobs Camp. In 2022, we saw record enrollment numbers with over 525 campers attending one of our sessions, and we are on track for similar enrollment...
by Jacob Fijman | Dec 20, 2022 | Alumni, Friendships, Jacobs Blog
Introduction to Jacobs Camp To say that Henry S. Jacobs Camp had a significant impact on the trajectory of my life would be the understatement of the century! This was where I met the love of my life, Scott Levine, established many life-long friendships and developed...
by Jacob Fijman | Dec 20, 2022 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Jacobs Blog, The Jewish World
Hineh Mah Tov Moment Services at Jacobs Camp typically begin with Hineh Mah Tov, Psalm 133, singing and rejoicing how good it is to be together. Earlier this month, Anna, Nadav and I had the opportunity to attend the Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) Leaders...
by Jacob Fijman | Oct 25, 2022 | Jacobs Blog, Jewish Arts & Culture, Summer 2022
Lights, Campers, Action! I knew my first Jacobs Camp summer would be a special experience, but I could not have expected Film with campers to exceed my expectations so much. As a former film major and current film nerd, I was so excited to bring my love of film to...
by Jacob Fijman | Sep 20, 2022 | Alumni, Friendships, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2022
Jacobs Camp: The Gift that Keeps on Giving Growing up there was no happier place for me than the grounds of HSJ. I spent every summer there from 3rd grade until college. Even today as an adult, driving though those gates makes me feel warm and fuzzy like...
