by bcohen | Oct 16, 2023 | Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, Jacobs Blog, The Jewish World
Please see the below message sent to all 2023 Jacobs Camp Families Dear Jacobs Camp Families, It’s been almost 10 days since the devastating attacks began in Israel. We are heartbroken and thinking about our Israeli Jacobs Camp staff, campers and alumni in...
by bcohen | Oct 16, 2023 | Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, Jacobs Blog, The Jewish World
I can’t remember exactly when I started wanting to go to HSJ. It was definitely during one of those family weekends camp used to run. I would play with Hannah and Micah and Leah in the old cabins and imagine myself sleeping there in one of the metal bunkbeds,...
by Jacob Fijman | Oct 9, 2023 | Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, Jacobs Blog, The Jewish World
Israel Update Dear Jacobs Camp Families, We are shocked and horrified by the heinous attack in Israel over Shabbat. We share the pain and heartbreak of every Israeli and remain steadfast in our support of Israel and all its citizens. One of the most important parts...
by Jacob Fijman | Dec 20, 2022 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Jacobs Blog, The Jewish World
Hineh Mah Tov Moment Services at Jacobs Camp typically begin with Hineh Mah Tov, Psalm 133, singing and rejoicing how good it is to be together. Earlier this month, Anna, Nadav and I had the opportunity to attend the Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) Leaders...
by Jacob Fijman | Jun 29, 2021 | Education, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2021, The Jewish World, Worship & Spirituality
Imagine four corners in a room, each with a distinct sign: Corner 1 STRONGLY AGREE, Corner 2 AGREE, Corner 3 UNSURE, Corner 4 DISAGREE. Now imagine you are in a room of your peers and must quickly move yourself to one of the corners after hearing each of the following...