jewish camp

A Jewish Camp Selection Survival Guide

“Which Jewish summer camp is right for my child?”Day or overnight, traditional or specialty, religious or culturally Jewish…  With so ...

Jumping into the Deep End

There are professions, there are jobs, and there are fields that you go into because it matches everything you value. ...

Beyond the Bimah

Tawonga just launched our very first bar and bat mitzvah training in the Bay Area, and I am so excited ...

The Gift of a Role Model

My first summer at Jewish camp was back in 1994. In a move a bit out of character, I returned ...

Camp Is a Gift for Parents Too

I love my girls. We have a blast together. We ski ALOT. We make endless fun of each other. Secret ...

Falling into Community

In Jewish tradition, sitting shiva is a trust fall.

Magic is Happening Here

Dylan is 10 years old. He just returned home from eight weeks at Jewish camp. He initially signed up for ...

Should I Take a Selfie?

“Should I take a selfie?” YES. Had a great time with the kids at camp, seen here in the Strauss. ...

The Loudest Noise

As we get ready for Rosh HaShanah, we get ready to hear the blasts of the Shofar associated with the ...

Time Flies, And Also, Lasts Forever

Aaron: “I think you’re underestimating how long a minute is.” SBB: “It’s 60 seconds.” The above conversation happened late at ...