by Jacob Fijman | Apr 14, 2021 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Summer
HSJ Alumni, Remember those day-off trips to New Orleans? Or those nights-off dashes to Jackson?Parents, remember when your child was on staff and you just wanted to make sure they were eating enough?Our incredible staff members have dedicated themselves to providing...
by Jess James | Jul 27, 2018 | Jacobs Blog, Summer, Uncategorized
Another Great Week at Jacobs, Our Summer Home Hi, y’all! I can’t believe the best summer ever is winding down, but this week at camp had so many great highlights that we’ll remember for a long time to come! Incredible fun, outstanding adventure, and terrific...
by Jess James | Jul 25, 2018 | Featured, Jacobs Blog, Summer, Uncategorized
The Hebrew word for bridge is “gesher.” Now the word bridge, in my opinion, has two different meanings. A bridge can either connect two different things or aid in moving over something, such as a body of water. The Gesher year of camp, in my opinion, fits both ideas...
by Jess James | Jul 20, 2018 | Jacobs Blog, Summer, Uncategorized
Another Great Week Is in the Books! Wow…I can hardly believe how fast another super busy week of the best summer ever has flown by! It was a fantastic string of days and everyone had a ton of fun. More than that, we recognized how special our community is and took...
by Jess James | Jul 2, 2018 | Jacobs Blog, Summer, Uncategorized
Jacobs Camp, the Jewish place at a southern pace. If that pace is staying active from morning to night, then the description fits perfectly! Ever since its founding in 1970, the children of my wonderful temple, Congregation Gemiluth Chassodim in Alexandria, Louisiana...
by Jess James | Jun 29, 2018 | Featured, Jacobs Blog, Summer
Week #3: We’re Busy, Happy, and Having the Best Time Ever! Hi, y’all! I can hardly believe another week has come and gone at camp! The time is flying, but everyone – campers, counselors, and staff – is having the best summer ever! Fun, adventure, and terrific...
