by Jacob Fijman | Nov 12, 2020 | Alumni, Camping and Youth Engagement, Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
What does “Olim” mean? I’m not asking for a Hebrew-to-English translation. I’m asking in a much narrower way that’s relevant only in Utica, Mississippi: what does it mean to be an Olimer? The answer to that question has come full circle for me over the last 30 years....
by Jacob Fijman | Oct 28, 2020 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
On the Road to Welcome Home, we wanted to hear what some of our campers are most excited about for next summer! Take a listen! Camper 50 & 51 Eden: “I’m most excited about going on the Blob and I’m also excited to make new friends! Norah:...
by Jacob Fijman | Aug 27, 2020 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
I hate fundraising, I mean I really hate it. Many years ago, I met with Anne Lowenburg about a donation for Camp. It was my first meeting of the fundraising campaign and I was absolutely terrified. I really like Anne and had already worked with her on a gift to Dream...
by Jacob Fijman | Aug 20, 2020 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
“If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work, and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must go beyond them.” —Bruce Lee Hi, My name is Dr. David Portnoy, and in 2004, I was in...
by Jess James | Aug 6, 2020 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
This summer, my Chalutzim year eagerly awaited our return to camp, after two long years away, for our Solelim year. Needless to say, we were incredibly disappointed to find out that Jacobs would not be opening this summer. When we saw that Jacobs would be offering a...
by Jacob Fijman | Aug 5, 2020 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
My name is Alana Schipper and I am the current Chair of the Board of Advisors for Camp Dream Street. My first year at Jacobs Camp was the summer before freshman year of high school. From there, I got involved in NFTY Southern, and ultimately became a staff member at...