Building Bridges to Connect Jewish Camps and Schools

This article is cross-posted from the Jim Joseph Foundation blog. By Jordan Magidson, Nadiv Educator at URJ Camp Kalsman in Arlington, WA and Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Seattle, WA. [Editor’s Note: In 2010, the Foundation for Jewish Camp, The AVI CHAI Foundation,...

Nadiv and the Future of Jewish Communal Life

Nadiv, a groundbreaking program funded by the Jim Joseph and AVI CHAI Foundations in partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Camp, creates senior experiential Jewish educator positions to be shared by nonprofit camps and Jewish day or synagogue schools. As...

Jewish Experiential Education, Not Just for Fun!

By: Mark S. Young Photo (left): Campers at Camp Young Judaea singing Hatikva before a BBQ. Photo by Foundation for Jewish Camp. “A Hillel Dinner: fun! A youth group or Birthright trip to Israel: way fun! Returning to Jewish sleep away camp: the most fun ever!” Jewish...
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