make your mitzvah project a Slam Dunk!

Join us for Mitzvah Madness: Thursday, March 5, 20266:30–8 p.m. Jewish Federation of Detroit 6735 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills Preparing for a B’nai Mitzvah can be a huge undertaking for parents and kids. In addition to studying and planning, teens must also choose a mitzvah project, a chance to put the Jewish tradition of tzedakah into action — which … Continue reading

Building on a Beautiful Legacy: Exciting Updates coming to Hermelin Village!

As we continue counting down to the summer of 2026, even in the crisp fall air, we are feeling extra warmth and gratitude for very exciting news! Through the generosity of the Hermelin Family Support Foundation, Hermelin Village will receive significant renovations for the coming summer! In 2018, Doreen Hermelin donated a meaningful gift to … Continue reading

Camp Memories Lead to a Joyous Reunion

My story starts in 1994, when I finished my military service in Israel and heard that a Jewish agency was sending Israelis to work at summer camps in the United States after their army service. Since my experience as a counselor in the Girl Scouts and as an officer in the military were very relevant … Continue reading

Greetings from the clinic!

We are your week six doctors and nurses, here to give you a glimpse into life at camp. We check all the bumps and bruises, handle any medical needs for both campers and staff, and — most importantly — give out popsicles when needed. What we love about camp is providing care in our flip-flops, making … Continue reading

Seeing Impact in Action

The term “Living 10 for 2” is common in our Tamarack Camps community. Campers and their families say they wait 10 long months for the two fast-paced months of camp. You can feel the excitement and anticipation as they count down to another magical summer at “The Greatest Place on Earth!”  The same is true … Continue reading

The Fresh Air of the Western United States!

For me, amongst many summer highlights, I am especially excited about this: I visited Western 1! Upon landing in Utah, I felt the soaring heat from Mother Nature — and, then, joining the group, I was surrounded by the rising energy of campers and staff.  In a park, around a circle, we gathered. The full Western … Continue reading

Our Sanctuary in the UP…

The rustic wilderness. Deep into the woods.Nevin’s Lake.Peaceful sounds of nature. Birds soaring through an open sky. The fresh air. Ah, the beauty and serenity of Camp Kennedy… home of a life-affirming experience: Tucked inside Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, this is a magical space of summer joy. Here, at this sacred location, the value of positive connection — absent the interference … Continue reading

Our Experts in Action

It’s hard to believe that just this morning we said goodbye to our Mini 1 campers, as they returned “home from home,” marking a milestone in our camp season. It’s been a joy watching this group, many of whom marked their first summers at Tamarack, run off the bus excited to share the highlights from … Continue reading