This piece was created by Hagar. Although she lost friends who were more like family, Hagar was not at her Kibbutz on October 7, which brings her own survivor guilt. The work depicts the beautiful sign at the entrance to Kibbutz Be’eri, as well as the logo for the regional council. In addition to the … Read more
The Be’eri girls together memorialized one of their best friends, Yheal. In their words: In this piece, we wanted to show you the story about our good friend who grew up with us since day zero and was a significant and important person for us all. She was murdered on October 7 in her home. … Read more
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
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 … Read more
In partnership with JCSI, Tamarack Camps is protected 24/7 by a security team with experience in criminal justice and law enforcement in cooperation with the Jewish Federation of Detroit.
