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What does “Olim” mean?
What does “Olim” mean? I’m not asking for a Hebrew-to-English translation. I’m asking in a much narrower way that’s relevant only in Utica, Mississippi: what does it mean to be
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NFTYx Gives Rise to Fun and Festive Programs for NFTY-SO
Hey everyone! It’s Lilah, the NFTY Southern Programming Vice President this year! We’ve had a short break in programming during September but now we’re coming back with some exciting virtual
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More Than the 2 Months in Utica…
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
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1971 ’til Today: HSJ Molds Strong Jewish Role Models
As a child, I did love Judaism and going to Temple. I looked forward to getting dressed up in my shiny patent leather shoes, following my parents and entering the
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Jacobs Just Got a SUPER UPGRADE! Meet David: The Facilities Committee Chair
My name is David Zapletal, originally from Jackson, MS, now residing in New Orleans, and I am serving as the Facilities Committee Chair. Like the lucky few, I met my
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Sights, Smells, and Sounds – My Day in Lake Charles
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
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In Our Darkest Times – Nechama Will Always Be There
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
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Sustainability Campaign Success leads to Road to Welcome Home
Thank you to all of you who donated to our Sustainability Campaign! I hope you have had a chance to check out the Sustainability Campaign Infographic that details your incredible
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For All Things Jacobs Camp, I Am Especially Grateful
When I was growing up, my parents taught me the importance of gratitude. One thing I am still incredibly grateful for today is having been able to spend eleven summers
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Timeless Magic
The shock has subsided. We live with the reality that there will be no Jacobs Magic this summer, at least not the way it has been experienced for the past
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