by Jess James | May 22, 2018 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
We are excited to remind you about the various ways to stay in touch with all the exciting events at camp this summer! Read on for information on how to stay connected with camp! Our Blog: Your Summer Central We have a convenient central location for summer content...
by Jess James | May 15, 2018 | Featured, Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
Shalom from Jacobs Camp! We are counting down the days until it’s time to welcome you home. Opening day is just days away and we can’t wait! While we are busy here in Utica preparing for your children to have the summer of their lives, we know there is a lot to do on...
by Jess James | Apr 24, 2018 | Featured, Jacobs Blog
Hi Y’all, Thanks to all of you who reached out after my last blog post during the winter. It was wonderful to hear from people I already know and to connect with lots of others I haven’t yet met – especially during the seasons when we don’t have many chances to be...
by Jess James | Apr 24, 2018 | Featured, Jacobs Blog
My daughter, Maya, age 7 ½, is an extremely social and enthusiastic child who loves pretty much everything she tries. So, this year toward the beginning of 1st grade, I decided to show her the promotional video on Jacobs’s website. I was thinking in the back of...
by Jess James | Apr 24, 2018 | Featured, Jacobs Blog
Dear Friends: As we prepare for Jacobs Camp’s fourth summer under the stellar leadership of Anna Herman, we have much to celebrate: Camper enrollment has increased from approximately 360 to about 460. Still very much a “Jewish place,” Jacobs has quickened its...
by Jess James | Mar 29, 2018 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
In the first of many meetings with our regional clergy, I was able to deliver my first D’Var Torah. In the spirit of Passover, I wanted to share this with all of you. This week’s Torah portion focuses on how to honor God’s miracle of freeing us from Egypt. The portion...
