The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/foundation-for-jewish-camp/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 20 Sep 2026 01:04:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Foundation for Jewish Camp | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/foundation-for-jewish-camp/ 32 32 US Jewish Federations names its second-ever woman chair, Julie Platt https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-federations-names-its-second-ever-woman-chair-julia-platt/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:33:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2703156 Former banker turned advocate for Jewish education is musical star Ben Platt's mother

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]]> Ben Platt thanks Foundation for Jewish Camp after confab nixed https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-platt-thanks-foundation-for-jewish-camp-after-confab-nixed/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:42:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2262296 Tony-winning Broadway star records video message saying camp 'meant the world for me,' after coronavirus forces cancellation

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]]> New Jersey camps’ board resigns over handling of director’s predatory behavior https://www.timesofisrael.com/nj-camps-board-resigns-over-handling-of-directors-predatory-behavior/ Fri, 08 Feb 2019 10:42:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2014701 Allegations involve complaints by female staffers of unwanted sexual advances and abusive behavior before and after Leonard Robinson's hiring

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]]> Jewish summer camp group launches initiative to prevent sexual harassment https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-summer-camp-group-launches-initiative-to-prevent-sexual-harassment/ Tue, 20 Mar 2018 04:55:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1813577 The Foundation for Jewish Camp invests initial $100,000 to help ensure abuse at community youth programs 'becomes a thing of the past'

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]]> Why Jewish day schools are trying to be more like summer camp https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-jewish-day-schools-are-trying-to-be-more-like-summer-camp/ Sat, 16 Sep 2017 21:57:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1688767 Studies show that strong bonds with mentors and project-based learning cultivate independent students who are less prone to stress

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]]> Jewish camps urge Trump to preserve visa program for Israeli counselors https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-camps-urge-trump-to-preserve-visa-program-for-israeli-counselors/ Sun, 10 Sep 2017 19:00:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1691113 Foundation for Jewish Camp says eliminating program for summer camp would undercut method for building Jewish identity

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]]> Summer camps open bunks to transgender Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/summer-camps-open-bunks-to-transgender-jews/ Sat, 25 Jun 2016 02:15:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1415348 Albeit some more than others, institutions make efforts to welcome all children -- regardless of sexual identity

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]]> Why Camp Ramah is still only for the Conservative elite https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-camp-ramah-is-still-only-for-the-conservative-elite/ Sun, 06 Mar 2016 01:29:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1351679 Although a bright spot in Conservative Judaism, some 90% of the movement's kids are not going to its pricey flagship camp, which is perceived as 'too religious'

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]]> Are the Jewish Federations delivering on their promises? https://www.timesofisrael.com/is-the-jewish-federation-delivering-on-its-promises/ Fri, 07 Nov 2014 16:01:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1084919 Ahead of Sunday's General Assembly, a point-by-point look at some of JFNA's stated goals -- and whether it is meeting them

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]]> Israeli emissaries at US summer camps wonder how best to serve https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-emissaries-at-us-summer-camps-wonder-how-best-to-serve/ Mon, 14 Jul 2014 23:45:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1027593 Former members of elite IDF units frustrated by toasting marshmallows while cohort called up to Operation Protective Edge

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]]> Will the tent open wider for Jews with disabilities? https://www.timesofisrael.com/will-the-tent-open-wider-for-jews-with-disabilities/ Mon, 03 Mar 2014 00:04:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=889914 NY will see its first Jewish school for special needs kids this fall and the federations are spearheading inclusion efforts, but it's not enough

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]]> Believe in science and God at new Reform summer camp https://www.timesofisrael.com/believe-in-science-and-god-at-new-reform-summer-camp/ Sat, 22 Feb 2014 01:18:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=884442 Outside the Orthodox community, Jewish institutions often struggle to attract boys; that is not the case this summer

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]]> Pilot program offers discounts for Jewish summer camps https://www.timesofisrael.com/pilot-program-offers-discounts-for-jewish-summer-camps/ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 18:41:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=867834 Foundation for Jewish Camp to give first-time campers on East Coast 40-80% off to help encourage affordability

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]]> Jewish camps seeking to bring diverse groups under the same tent https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-camps-seeking-to-bring-diverse-groups-under-the-same-tent/ Sat, 27 Jul 2013 03:39:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=610556 Mixed marriages, special needs kids, Russian immigrants, Israelis: How inclusive is your child's Jewish camp?

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]]> Special needs kids increasingly on Jewish camps’ radars https://www.timesofisrael.com/special-needs-kids-increasingly-on-jewish-camps-radars/ Thu, 02 May 2013 15:51:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=487734 Study: 90% of parents of children with disabilities happy with their children's experiences

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