The Canteen
The Canteen is a tribute to all things Jewish sleepaway camp. Hosted by the Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC), this blog is written by campers, alumni, parents, and camp professionals and is a place to talk about parenting, camp fun, projects, crafts, recipes, and more – all tied back to Jewish holidays, traditions and, of course, camp!
Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month
February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM)! JDAIM is “is a unified effort among Jewish organizations worldwide to ...
Beyond the Bimah
Tawonga just launched our very first bar and bat mitzvah training in the Bay Area, and I am so excited ...
The Gift of a Role Model
My first summer at Jewish camp was back in 1994. In a move a bit out of character, I returned ...
Camp Is a Gift for Parents Too
I love my girls. We have a blast together. We ski ALOT. We make endless fun of each other. Secret ...
For My House Shall Be a House of Prayer for All People
“For my house shall be a house of prayer for all people.” (Isaiah 56:5)We learn from the Torah that God ...
Magic is Happening Here
Dylan is 10 years old. He just returned home from eight weeks at Jewish camp. He initially signed up for ...
Should I Take a Selfie?
“Should I take a selfie?” YES. Had a great time with the kids at camp, seen here in the Strauss. ...
Shabbat of Shabbats: Yom Kippur and Camp
A couple of months ago I had the pleasure of reading a very touching piece by Dr. Oliver Sacks z”l ...
The Loudest Noise
As we get ready for Rosh HaShanah, we get ready to hear the blasts of the Shofar associated with the ...