by sbate | Jan 14, 2026 | Caring Community, Education, Featured, Jacobs Blog, Jewish History, Social Action, The Jewish World, Worship & Spirituality
Southern Jewish Resilience, From Generation to Generation The arsonist who confessed to burning Beth Israel Synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, told police he targeted the building because of its “Jewish ties.”What an odd phrase, I thought. As if there was...
by Jacob Fijman | Jul 29, 2025 | Jacobs Blog, Summer 2025, Worship & Spirituality
From the Other Side of the Lens: What Brings Us Back to Jacobs Camp There’s something about Jacobs Camp that’s impossible to define — we call it Jacobs magic. It looks different for everyone, yet somehow, it unites us all. For me, that magic revealed itself in quiet...
by elijahthompson | Apr 14, 2025 | Education, Jacobs Blog, Jewish Arts & Culture, Social Action, The Jewish World, Volunteerism, Worship & Spirituality
The Most Important Election You May Have Never Heard Of From Anna Herman: Today, I have a quick, easy, and powerful way for you to have a big impact on our Israeli Camp Staff! This article from our very own Rabbi Lindsey Danziger explains how you can VOTE REFORM in...
by Jacob Fijman | Dec 15, 2023 | Jacobs Blog, The Jewish World, Worship & Spirituality, Youth & Family
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by Jacob Fijman | Jun 13, 2023 | Jacobs Blog, Summer 2023, Worship & Spirituality, Youth & Family
Magnifying our Gratitude At camp, our days are so full that one day feels like a week, and a week feels like a month. Everything is magnified. Even the little things seem big, and maybe they are reconnecting with a long-time bunkmate and growing that circle of friends...
by Jacob Fijman | Jun 8, 2023 | Jacobs Blog, Summer 2023, Worship & Spirituality
Unit Head Prayers For An Amazing Summer I hope every single Olimer learns how special and awesome it is to be a Jacobs Camp camper. I hope each Olimer knows how important and valued they are within our unit and our entire community. I hope all Olimers feel safe and...
