by Jess James | Jul 28, 2019 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
I have held many roles at camp over my seven years on staff, some of them being Machon, Maskilim, Talmidim, and Chalutzim counselor, Gesher director (for two weeks), Quartermaster (for a day), Mail specialist. by far my favorite role has been serving as the Olim Unit...
by Jess James | Jul 26, 2019 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
Shalom Y’all! I can’t believe it’s our final Shabbat of our 50th summer! This session has truly been one for the books, and I could not be more pleased to have spent this landmark summer with such a wonderful group of campers. From song sessions to specialty camps,...
by Jess James | Jul 24, 2019 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
This week, Maskilimers Zoe and Zac Goldstein shared their thoughts on participating in the Linus Blankets Peulot, where they were able to help make blankets for kids facing difficult circumstances in life. Thank you so much, Zoe and Zac for your openness and courage!...
by Jess James | Jul 21, 2019 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
We had so much fun with our Kochavimers and miss them already! Take a look back at all the fun we had over the past 24 hours with our youngest Jacobs’...
by Jess James | Jul 21, 2019 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
Fifteen years ago, Jacobs Camp began an overnight program for rising first graders during camp known as Kochavim! One of the campers from that first summer, Josh Balkin, will be serving this year as our Kochavim unit head, and wanted to share with our community the...
by Jess James | Jul 19, 2019 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
Shalom Y’all! The second Shabbat of session two is already here! We have been having so much fun here at camp, it is no wonder the session is flying by! Watch our week in review video to get a glimpse at all of the magic here at HSJ this past week! Our campers have...