by Jacob Fijman | Dec 13, 2020 | Alumni, Camping and Youth Engagement, Jacobs Blog
My first summer at Jacobs Camp was first session in 1973 as a camper in Cabin 1. Little did I know that in 1979, I would meet the love of my life, Dub Ashner, on the road in front of the dining hall. We would grow up, get married surrounded by our Camp friends, and...
by Jacob Fijman | Dec 12, 2020 | Alumni, Camping and Youth Engagement, Jacobs Blog
After 50 years of magic-making, we can take pride in the fact that Jacobs Camp has thrived to an extent that surely exceeds the fondest hopes of the founding leaders and the congregations throughout our region who raised their “fair share” to ensure that...
by Jacob Fijman | Dec 11, 2020 | Alumni, Camping and Youth Engagement, Jacobs Blog
I have been connected to the Camp on many levels over a span of 50+ year: I was President of SoFTY (now NFTY, Southern Region) and held a shovel when we broke ground for the first edition of the Camp born from the determination of Jewish leaders and funded by...
by Jacob Fijman | Dec 10, 2020 | Alumni, Camping and Youth Engagement, Jacobs Blog
My earliest memory related to Jacobs Camp dates to 1968, when my Bar Mitzvah gifts included a large number of white cards announcing that contributions in my honor had been made to something called CAST (Camp Association of Southern Temples). I confess that I had...
by Jacob Fijman | Nov 12, 2020 | Alumni, Camping and Youth Engagement, Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
What does “Olim” mean? I’m not asking for a Hebrew-to-English translation. I’m asking in a much narrower way that’s relevant only in Utica, Mississippi: what does it mean to be an Olimer? The answer to that question has come full circle for me over the last 30 years....
by Jacob Fijman | Oct 28, 2020 | Camps & NFTY, Jacobs Blog
Hey everyone! It’s Lilah, the NFTY Southern Programming Vice President this year! We’ve had a short break in programming during September but now we’re coming back with some exciting virtual events! My position as PVP has definitely been interesting to navigate with...
