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,...
by Jess James | Jul 20, 2021 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
During the hectic chaos of an Ultimate Frisbee game, I saw three campers chatting away next to the Gaga pit. As I walked over, I overheard them talking about video games, obscure history facts, and their favorite board games. As I joined the conversation, I saw that...
by Jess James | Jul 13, 2021 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
When I posted a generic ‘seeking a summer job’ post on my Facebook page in March 2021, I never expected that what would come from it would be so meaningful. Within 20 minutes of posting, I had a message from my rabbi, Lexi, in my Messenger inbox asking me if I would...
by Jess James | Jul 10, 2021 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
I needed more magic. I had so looked forward to that since the last time I was at camp in 1998 (I think) for the 35th reunion, but after COVID19 begun I knew that things would be changing – even if only for this year – but they would be changing. There are other...
