Jeremy J. Fingerman

Jeremy J. Fingerman joined the Foundation for Jewish Camp as CEO in 2010 after a highly-regarded 20+ year career as CEO of Manischewitz and in Consumer Packaged Goods, beginning at General Mills, Inc, then at Campbell Soup Company, where he served as President of its largest Division, US Soup. Jeremy spent many wonderful summers at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin as a child where he discovered the joy of Judaism and made lifelong friends. He started his Jewish communal work in high school, serving as international president of United Synagogue Youth. He since served on many philanthropic boards including Jewish Federation, Israel Bonds, American Friends of Magen David Adom, and currently serves as vice-president of his synagogue, Congregation Ahavath Torah. Jeremy received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Columbia University and an M.B.A. in General Management from Harvard Business School. He lives in Englewood, NJ with his wife, Gail, and two children, Zalman and Esther.


Articles by Jeremy J. Fingerman

The Case for Camp Inclusion

Originally posted on eJewishPhilanthropy.comThere’s no denying the rich, joyous, and stimulating experience of Jewish summer camp; research proves it contributes ...

Making Mensches

I am certain that I am not the only parent who wrestles with the question of how to guide my ...

The Most Important Things to Pack

Jewish camps across North America have opened, or are preparing to open, their gates to over 75,000 happy campers this ...

Exciting Possibilities for Jewish Camp

I’ve just returned from a trip to Jerusalem where I participated in two important gatherings:  the Planning Summit for a ...

Sleepaway Camp and the Future of Jewish Life

Jeremy J. Fingerman is the CEO of the Foundation for Jewish Camp. Last week, I had the distinct privilege of ...