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Camp Tawonga

Camp Tawonga, a Jewish summer camp in Northern California. (Courtesy of Camp Tawonga)
January 26, 2019, 4:24 am
California Jewish camp to try out all-gender cabins this summer
Citing ‘commitment to social justice and inclusion,’ Camp Tawonga says pilot program a response to increasing number of non-binary kids and staff
By Alix Wall
A view of smoke at Camp Tawonga in California, on July 30, 2018. (Camp Tawonga/Julia Rose Kibben via JTA)
August 7, 2018, 3:46 am
Jewish summer camp cancels final session over Northern California blaze
Camp Tawonga says shutdown is first in 93-year history
By JTA
A view of smoke at Camp Tawonga in California, on July 30, 2018. (Camp Tawonga/Julia Rose Kibben via JTA)
August 1, 2018, 3:45 pm
Forest fire in Northern California forces evacuation of Jewish camp
After Camp Tawonga was assured it wasn’t in danger from massive blaze, backfires used by firefighters engulf area in smoke
By Hannah Jannol
Illustrative: Staff at Camp Harlam in Pennsylvania. (Courtesy of Camp Harlam/via JTA)
February 20, 2017, 5:03 am
Security at summer camps: What you need to know
While the rate of reported incidents is low, security experts employ a dynamic range of tactics against a variety of potential threats
By Ben Harris
At Camp Ramah of the Rockies, campers live in tent cabins with no electricity or running water. (Camp Ramah of the Rockies)
February 18, 2017, 7:33 am
These Jewish summer camps are proud to be basic
While many seek to provide kids with bigger and better amenities, some programs are eschewing luxury — with great results
By Ben Harris
A fire truck drives past burning trees as firefighters continue to battle the Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park, California, on Monday (photo credit: AP/Jae C. Hong)
August 27, 2013, 2:57 am
California wildfire shuts down Jewish camp
At least one building at Camp Tawonga destroyed in largest fire in state’s history
By JTA
Annais Rittenberg, inset, a 21-year-old counselor, was killed when a massive oak tree crashed down on a campfire circle at northern California's Camp Towanga, seen here. (photo credit: Facebook via JTA)
July 10, 2013, 1:24 pm
After tragedy, Tawonga alumni pulling for camp
The anchor of Bay Area Jewish youth serves as a meeting spot for affiliated and not
Annais Rittenberg (photo credit: Facebook)
July 4, 2013, 1:18 am
One staffer killed, 4 injured at California Jewish Camp
Annais Rittenberg, 21, dies when tree falls outside dining hall; no children hurt; parents frustrated at being kept in the dark
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Fallen trees at Camp Tawonga. (photo credit: CC BY-SA Thinkpipes, Flickr)
July 3, 2013, 11:00 pm
Fallen tree kills one, injures four at Jewish camp
No children hurt in incident at Camp Towanga near Yosemite National Park
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