It’s not too early to think about summer camp safety Making reasonable investments can keep Jewish camps safe and ensure they continue contributing to the vibrancy of Jewish life. Michael Masters Jan. 16, 2025
Teens with strong Jewish education show more support for Israel Adolescents with weaker Jewish backgrounds were found to express more sympathy for the Hamas terror group. Nov. 21, 2024
At American summer camp, Israelis turn off Red Alert app and dive right into things “Words can’t describe knowing you gave the kids the chance of a lifetime when they needed it most,” Roy Shaul-Morgan, international delegation director of Tzofim Tzabar Olami, told JNS. Howard Blas Aug. 26, 2024
NBA legend Shaq sends message of support to Oct. 7 massacre survivors "Camp Timberline! Hello! Shalom! I just wanted to give you guys a shout out and let you know I love you," said the basketball legend. Aug. 20, 2024
Camp Ramah rejects rehiring counselor who supports anti-Israel views The unnamed individual shared a Jewish Voice for Peace post accusing the Jewish state of genocide and reaffirmed her position in an interview. July 10, 2024
Kids head to camp from home with more on their minds, post-Oct. 7 “We recognize this summer will be unlike any other, even as many are looking for a sense of normalcy and opportunities to have fun,” says Jeremy Fingerman, CEO of the Foundation for Jewish Camp. Faygie Holt June 21, 2024
Summer-camp directors address seasonal challenges, including staff recruitment Julie Finkelstein of the Foundation for Jewish Camp says “there is lots of interest on the part of Israelis wanting to come, but they are still waiting,” due to the ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza. Howard Blas March 11, 2024
British mom: Jewish camp literally scapegoated son The teen, who has a disability, was accused of terrorizing a goat and expelled. Aug. 22, 2023
Scholarships help send more Israeli youth to summer-camp programs Camps include accommodations for 10 or more days and are “phone-free.” Aug. 9, 2023
