by Jacob Fijman | Feb 22, 2022 | Bnei Mitzvah, Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2022
My Friendships, Jewish Identity and Home: A Bat Mitzvah Project I grew up in the small town of Clemson, SC. Out of the 1,000 people at my school, my sister is the only other Jewish person. People assume I’m Christian and they get uncomfortable when I say that...
by Jacob Fijman | Feb 8, 2022 | Friendships, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2022
New Family Buddy Program Living Our Values: Welcome Home Hospitality We are excited to announce the launch our new Jacobs Camp New Family Buddy Program! This summer Jacobs Camp has 63 new families, and we need YOUR help to welcome them to the Jacobs Camp community....
by Jacob Fijman | Feb 3, 2022 | Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Volunteerism
Mitzvah Projects Make Jacobs Magic The whole value of a benevolent deed lies in the love that inspires it. – Talmud: Sukkah Love inspires many of our amazing campers who are becoming B’nai Mitzvahs to use this important time in their lives to support the place...
by Jacob Fijman | Jan 27, 2022 | Camps & NFTY, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2022
From the Cabin to the Boardroom When the words “camp counselor” or “camp staff member” at Jacobs Camp came to my mind, I used to think of the obvious: sweating in 100-degree weather, gathering nine-year-olds to go to the pool, and making lasting memories with your...
by Jacob Fijman | Jan 18, 2022 | Friendships, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2021
Jacobs Camp is My Home I have always thought about a certain question for the past year or so. Why do I want to go back to camp? And the answer is Jacobs is my home! When I think about it, it always can guarantee a smile because I can recall so many happy memories....
by Jacob Fijman | Jan 13, 2022 | Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2021
A Rejuvenated Spirit Over the last two weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to reflect on the past year at our beloved Home Away from Home in Utica, MS. In many ways 2021 helped to rejuvenate the Jacobs Magic and the incredible spirit of the Jacobs Camp Family. ...
