by Jess James | Dec 5, 2018 | Featured, Jacobs Blog
Dear Jacobs Camp Family: Mah tov chelkeinu u’mah na’im goraleinu! From the words of our prayer book: “How good is our portion and how beautiful our fortune!” We at Jacobs Camp are richly blessed… Blessed by a visionary Camp Director, who leads Jacobs Camp,...
by Jess James | Nov 1, 2018 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
On Friday, October 19th, Temple Sinai in New Orleans honored longtime Lay leader and Educator, Ann Kientz, during the annual Jacobs Camp Shabbat. These are her words to the community. Have you ever doodled a circle and had that satisfying feeling of completion when...
by Jess James | Sep 26, 2018 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
For eleven summers, I have always called 3863 Morrison Road my home away from home. I have made countless friendships and memories that are still strong to this day. Like many campers, I am a second generation Jacobs camper, with both of my parents spending time at...
by Jess James | Aug 29, 2018 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
Hi, Y’all! Even though it feels like we’ve barely closed the gates after an incredible summer, I’m writing with exciting news about Summer 2019! Next summer will mark our 50th year, which we plan to commemorate in special ways every day. As we begin to prepare, we...
by Jess James | Aug 1, 2018 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
This summer flew by too quickly! Check out this video of highlights from this past session as you look forward to Summer 2019!
by Jess James | Jul 29, 2018 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
It’s hard to find something to say about HSJ that hasn’t already been said. For every camper who walks through the gates, Jacobs is a place of comfort: somewhere they can grow, play, learn, and exist without fear or judgement. As a former camper turned...
