by Jacob Fijman | Oct 28, 2020 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Friendships, Jacobs Blog, Volunteerism
At the Kabbalat Shabbat after camp was cancelled, I spoke about the importance of our community. I said “We work together, we play together, and sometimes we grieve together.” These past weeks have dealt a little of each. I cannot address our camp...
by Jacob Fijman | Sep 16, 2020 | Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Volunteerism
It’s been a little over a week since I traveled to Lake Charles to volunteer with NECHAMA for Hurricane Laura clean up, but the sights, smells, and sounds still linger with me. The Sights Driving into the city, all around I could see the signs of a devastating...
by Jacob Fijman | Sep 14, 2020 | Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Volunteerism
I’m proud to serve as the Operations Director of Jacobs Camp in Utica, MS. We are the home of Jewish Joy in the Deep South. In 2016, Baton Rouge was a disaster area after a horrible flood. My wife Anna (Camp Director) and I knew that we needed to go and check on our...
