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Preparing Parents 2021
Shalom from Jacobs Camp, As Camp Director, I can tell you first hand that when a child goes away to camp, the entire family grows from the experience. But that
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Can You Come Home This Summer?
Since I announced to the world that I was getting to come back to HSJ for the summer of 2021, I’ve heard so many adults say things like, “I wish
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Kochavim 2021 – September 18th-19th – Register Now
We are so excited to gather our 2020-2021 Kindergarteners and 1st Graders for an in-person, one night sleepover program called Kochavim at camp in Utica, MS September 18-19, 2021! Registration
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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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Shabbat Letter From Anna (July 29th, 2016)
Dear Jacobs Community, Wow! I can’t believe that I am writing my last Shabbat letter for 2016! It feels like yesterday that we opened the gates and welcomed our
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Shabbat Letter From Anna (July 22th, 2016)
Dear Families, It’s hard to believe another week has gone by! Week 3 was jam packed and full of lots of excitement and Jacobs Magic. We continue to see our
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Finishing Each Other’s Sentences
Maggie Mullenix and Mary Beth Muslow, two Chalutzim campers, write about why camp friendships are so strong.
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Generational Leadership at Camp
Jacobs Camp creates everlasting memories. Though camp takes place in only four short weeks, the effects of camp on our community are ever-present. The inside jokes and the stories (embarrassing,
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5 Reasons Why Camp is the Better Job
There are a number of things I could spend my summer doing. I could take summer classes, get an internship, travel, or even bum around and do nothing at all. Despite
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Shabbat Letter from Anna (June 17, 2016)
Shabbat Shalom, Our first full week of camp was incredible! Camp is already moving too quickly. Right after Shabbat last week, we dove right in to camp activities. By getting
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