summer camp

For this Jewish surf camp in Virginia, the beach is their sanctuary

The camp’s approach to spirituality enhances campers’ connection to both their Judaism and to the ocean.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
19/08/2023

When campers’ luggage got stranded, a Ramah alum’s new trucking company stepped in

Just days out from their campers’ return home, the company hired to transport all of their belongings home had announced its sudden closure.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
12/08/2023

Ukrainian Jewish summer camps provide psychological support

While therapeutic healing remains central, the camps also strive to provide a semblance of typical summer fun.

07/08/2023

Ramah launches first overnight camp in Israel - for Israelis

Central to the success of these camps is the "disconnection from mobile phones" policy, as discovered by research conducted by the Forum.

31/07/2023

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff to visit his Jewish summer camp, Cedar Lake

Emhoff is headed to the camp next Thursday to visit his old stomping grounds and speak to the Jewish campers there about Jewish life and antisemitism.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
29/07/2023

Pickleball, America’s fastest-growing sport, is a hit at Jewish camps and sports tournaments

“The great part about pickleball is it’s so approachable, and people can pick it up so quickly,” Carr told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
29/07/2023

Israeli summer camps to shatter records in number of participants

An unprecedented number of Israeli youth will experience Israel's forests this summer.

Summer camps: A transformative two-way street for Jewish peoplehood - opinion

In the context of today’s relationship between Israel and world Jewry, this mentality is arguably more important than ever.

By GAL ATIA
19/07/2023

US summer camps should stick to Judaism, not gender - opinion

The current implementation of rules involving mixed-biological gender housing is causing Jewish camps from varying ideological persuasions to take a position on the issue. 

By IRIT TRATT
06/07/2023

Former NBA stars shoot the breeze at Jerusalem YMCA

Mark West and Eddie Johnson speak about their NBA careers and the State of Israel.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
05/07/2023
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