Summer camp

How New York’s ‘summer camp kings’ left Israeli investors burned

Simad Holdings Simad leapfrogged over a long series of watchdogs without difficulty and won the confidence of some of Israel's biggest investment managers.

(Illustrative) Israeli youth from frontline communities take a break at an American summer camp.
The Jerusalem Light Rail.

Grapevine: How long is temporary?

Gai Beach Water Park

Israeli families could save hundreds on summer attractions, price check finds

 Groups participating in the summer camp programs.

How to find the perfect summer camp in Jerusalem for your kids and teens


Rabbi Albert Thaler, founding director of Ramah Nyack day camp, dies at 91

Rabbi Thaler, who ran the camp until 1997 and also served for 37 years as rabbi of Temple Gates of Prayer in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, died April 18. He was 91.

Rabbi Albert Thaler leads a havdalah service at the Queensboro Hill Jewish Center, the synagogue where he worked for 25 years until, in 1980, becoming rabbi of Temple Gates of Prayer, also in Queens, New York.

How US Jewish summer camps are preparing to welcome Israeli staff — many fresh from war

Those who are hired will arrive at camp after months of living under fire — and in some cases after fighting in Gaza.

American Jewish camp directors at a Jewish Agency for Israel seminar.

Spring camp for disabled children charges forward despite Hamas war

The young campers enjoyed five days of activities like water sports, beach parties, a pajama party, a sunrise trip and more.

Keren Shemesh: Spring Camp for Children with Disabilities and evacuees took place despite the war

Summer Camps Israel forum provides camp experience for evacuees Forum is planning additional camps

"We are happy to expand the activities for the Passover holiday and to provide additional youth with the vacation they so desperately need", says Shawna Gudman, founder of the Summer Camps Israel.

  Camp Kimama for youth from Re’im

Jewish summer camps are meeting this moment - opinion

Each year, the Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC), where I am fortunate to be the first-ever chief program officer, supports more than 300 nonprofit Jewish day and overnight camps across North America.

 North American Jewish camp leaders attend a Youth Development and Well-Being Conference.

Jewish Agency's emissaries to return to US camps after October 7 trauma

Many Israelis are enthusiastic about working as emissaries this summer, and the Jewish Agency says it's had no issues with recruiting.

 Campers and staff gather around the bonfire at Camp Manitowa, the host site of Camp Indigo Point.

Baltimore rabbi found liable for sexually abusing two children at Jewish summer camp

The multiyear case came about after Rabbi Shmuel Krawatsky sued three of his reported victims and others in 2018 for defamation. All three then countersued, claiming assault and battery.

 A US courtroom

US Jewish summer camps mourn Israeli alumni killed in Hamas war

Some camps have launched initiatives to support Israeli community members amid the war.

 Musicians from the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra seen performing next to lit candles in an event at haBima square in memory of the more than 1300  killed by Hamas terrorists, and more than 200 held hostage in Gaza.   October 22, 2023.

Camp brings Jewish youth together in Poland from across the world

The Yael Foundation's camp held its third year in Poland with both a boys' camp and a girls' camp.

 Girls from all over the world come together in Poland for Yael Foundation's summer camp.

The Jewish Agency Summer Shlichut Program

'Creating Connections to Israel, Strengthening Jewish Peoplehood'

 Jewish Agency Chairman Doron Almog, center, and Director of Summer Shlichut program Gal Atia at Camp Ramah in Ojai, California