December 18
Why Summer Camp is the Ultimate Gift
It’s Hannukah, and gift-giving is in vogue this month. Let me share the ultimate gift - Jewish Summer Camp. Let’s face it - if school is like a peanu...
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November 26
From Bug Juice to Gratitude: How Summer Camp Accidentally Prepared Us for Thanksgiving Let’s face it—summer camp and Thanksgiving have more in common ...
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September 29
No, this is not a Pesach story, especially with Rosh Hashana around the corner. What has changed in camp in the past 25 years or so? So much. At camp,...
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April 25
Hello All! Normally, you’d see a “Fresh From Frank” here, but this month, we decided to shake it up a bit. In case I have not had the chance to meet y...
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March 28
Gaby Braun: Committed to Israel Education
For over 70 years, Camp Young Judaea has been committed to instilling a strong Jewish identity and connection to Israel. We are pleased to report that...
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February 28
Let me share with you some thoughts of my recent trip to Israel. After a year, I finally had the opportunity to return to Israel on a Foundation for J...
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January 17
On Sunday, sadly, we marked 100 days of captivity for the hostages held in Gaza. We wore 100-day stickers and had a small ceremony for the 65 people w...
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December 14
I know that anti-Semitism is a timely topic, and it’s tragic to see a dramatic rise in anti-Semitism and what our college students are experiencing. W...
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