CYJ Texas Blog

October 21

Alumni Corner: Laura Abrasley

When were you at CYJ Texas and in what role? For around two years, I worked as the movement’s year-round Regional Director for TOL (Texas-Oklahoma-Lou...

October 20

Meet the Most Popular Residents at Camp (Sorry, Tzevet)

This summer, the hottest chug at camp wasn’t sports. Or drama. It was the farm. More kids wanted in than we had room for. And honestly? We get it. Wha...

September 25

Simcha of the Month: Sergio Meizner and Samantha Harris

Should this section continue as “Simcha of the Month”? At camp, the staff shares words of positivity with each other as “Warm Fuzzies”. Whatever we ca...

September 25

CYJers on Year Course: Miles Berins

Young Judaea Year Course is often referred to as the culmination of the Young Judaea experience. So many of our chanichim (campers) go from Segel to o...

September 23

Summer 2026: Grades are In

Just because we’re looking towards next summer doesn’t mean we’re done with this past one. Each year, we carefully review our parent evaluations to se...

September 23

Fire Recovery Fund: How You Can Help

The TL;DR version (“too long, didn’t read”): DONATE HERE We’ve already shared the news, but here’s a quick recap: no one was hurt, and camp isn’t goin...

September 22

Camper Corner: The Night I'll Never Forget by Noa Goldman

Noa Goldman, 2026, 2nd session, Maginim It was the last night in my favorite place, the end of a month at Camp Young Judaea. At CYJ, there is this thi...

September 22

SAVE THE DATE: We're turning 75!

In 2027, Camp Young Judaea Texas will celebrate 75 years of unforgettable summers, lifelong friendships, Jewish growth, and community! We’re bringing ...