by Jacob Fijman | Nov 14, 2023 | Alumni, Jacobs Blog, Youth & Family
The true meaning of l’dor v’dor I never really thought about the true meaning of L’Dor VaDor. Last weekend, it became clear to me. From generation to generation…I was a camper; my kids were campers. We have celebrated many of our Jewish...
by Jacob Fijman | Sep 20, 2023 | Jacobs Blog, Youth & Family
Olivia & Piper’s Camp Tradition Piper and Olivia continue to rock their matching shirts and hats as they countdown to Summer 2024, which will be the BEST SUMMER EVER! Summer 2022 was a monumental summer for Olim campers, Piper and Olivia, from Memphis, TN...
by Jacob Fijman | Jul 27, 2023 | Arts & Culture, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2023, Youth & Family
“You send your kids to Jewish sleepaway camp in Mississippi? Wow, that sounds hot!” This refrain is one that my husband and HSJ Camp alum, Jacob, and I hear quite often–and usually, the next response we get is, “Why?!” As a family, we are members of a large...
by Jacob Fijman | Jul 12, 2023 | Camps & NFTY, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2023, Youth & Family
The First Days at Jacobs Camp Twenty-six years has gone by since I attended Jacobs Camp, but the excitement I felt while waiting in line on Sunday to drop my daughter off for her first summer was exactly the same as I remember from when my mom dropped me and my...
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 9, 2023 | Jacobs Blog, Summer 2023, Youth & Family
A Toddler at Camp?! I’m not sure what’s more ridiculous – bringing a newborn or a toddler to camp. While a newborn comes with its own set of challenges, a toddler comes with opinions. My toddler son, Rafi, has quickly befriended all of the staff. To be honest,...
