by Jacob Fijman | Dec 5, 2023 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Jacobs Blog, The Jewish World, Uncategorized
The Mitzvah of Helping Eyal Levy is a valued veteran staff member at Jacobs Camp who served as our Solelim Unit Head in 2022 and 2023. When he left camp this summer to return home to Israel, he did not expect that he would soon be called to military reserve duty in...
by Jacob Fijman | Nov 3, 2023 | Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, Jacobs Blog, The Jewish World, Uncategorized
Please see the below message sent to our mailing list. Dear Jacobs Camp Community, As another Shabbat arrives, our hearts remain in the East with our Jacobs Camp family in Israel. We are praying for shalom. For peace, safety, healing, and the well-being...
by bcohen | Apr 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
On Friday, March 31, 80 teens came together for NFTY SO Spring Kallah. The Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam, which translates to repairing the world, emphasizes the importance of social responsibility and taking action to improve the lives of others. On Wednesday night...
by bcohen | Apr 7, 2023 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
This past weekend, I traveled with about 80 teens for NFTY Southern Spring Kallah to Jacobs Camp. I had so much fun during this weekend, and learned alot about the importance of community. One of the most meaningful parts of the experience was going to Rolling Fork,...
by Jacob Fijman | Jul 3, 2022 | Jacobs Blog, Summer 2022, Uncategorized
Jacobs Camp Magic: On Short Notice! Rabbi Barry H. Block On Friday afternoon, June 24, Jacobs Camp lost its summer song leader. That could happen for any of a number of reasons during any summer. But this summer? Yes, the assistant song leader,...
