March 28
Bring the Sunscreen and Bug Spray (But No Phones!)
If Moses had GPS, the Exodus would’ve taken 2 weeks, not 40 years. Sometimes the scenic route is the point. At Camp Young Judaea, we’re taking the sce...
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February 27
The Great Phone-Free Family Dinner Adventure!
Hello CYJ Community, You know that moment when you’re sitting at the dinner table, and the glow of phones illuminates everyone’s face? Yeah, that’s ex...
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January 22
Hey there! I’m super excited to share something really meaningful about Jewish summer camp and Israel, based on an experience I had with my family a f...
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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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