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This piece was created by Geffen and Alma. Geffen, along with her family, was saved when her 23-year-old brother killed three terrorists who entered their home. They hid in their safe room for 10 hours while the rest of their home was burned. Alma was a hostage herself; she and her brother were released on … Read more

Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of joining the Jewish Community Center Association (JCCA) Summit in Chicago — an international group of professionals and lay leaders who connected to share best practices and the current landscape of communal work. And, during the plenary, I was honored to join a panel that discussed the ways … Read more

Fall Family Camps felt more like a summer escape this year, with the gorgeous weather setting the perfect backdrop for Dad & Me and Mom & Me weekends. Families soaked in all the fun camp has to offer — rock climbing, ziplining, tie-dying, fishing, and even tubing — while celebrating Shabbat and Havdalah around the … Read more

The Healing Power of Camp, Art and Community for Israeli Campers This summer at Tamarack Camps was truly transformative, with over 200 Israelis at Camp Maas, including nearly 140 campers from the Elaine and Michael Serling Israeli Camper Program and 70 shlichim (Israeli staff). It served not only as a well-deserved escape to the “Fresh … Read more

There’s something so special about meeting new campers and their families. I had the chance to meet some wonderful families in Nashville last week, including our fabulous hosts Miriam and Rabbi Dan Horwitz and Akiva School, and it was a great reminder of why I love what I do. Hearing about parents’ hopes for their … Read more

At Tamarack Camps, we believe that every camper deserves an enriching, joyful and supportive experience. Whether it’s a first-time camper feeling a little homesick, someone working through a personal challenge, or a camper with unique medical or mental health needs, our focus is clear: We don’t just want to include everyone — we want to … Read more