Selina Robinson (centre front) was a counselor at Camp Miriam for four summers. She is pictured here, in 1981, with the Sayarim (Grade 5s) in that year’s first session. (photo from Camp Miriam) Little did I know how much Camp…
Canoe trips are a vital part of the camp experience, not only because of the physical activity they involve but also because of the deep personal growth they foster. (photo from Camp Hatikvah) At Camp Hatikvah, one of the most…
Camp Solomon Schechter builds identity and combats antisemitism. (photo from Camp Solomon Schechter) During Tisha b’Av, a day of mourning and reflection, the entire camp community of Camp Solomon Schechter in Tumwater, Wash. – 300 campers, ranging from 3rd to…
(photo from Camp Kalsman) We know that today’s university and college students have lots of choices for summer jobs – but here are 10 reasons why working at a Jewish summer camp is the absolute best opportunity for someone who’s starting to think…
The Foundation for Jewish Camp recently released its latest census results, Trends Report: State of Jewish Camp 2023. The research indicates that Jewish camps in Canada and the United States have settled into a new normal within the post-pandemic world.…
אייר קנדה הודיעה לאחרונה על הרחבת טיסותיה מבסיסה שבשדה התעופה של ונקובר. חברת התעופה הלאומית של קנדה לא הודיעה בשלב זה על מועד חידוש טיסותיה לישראל אייר קנדה החברה מציעה עתה שלושה קווים חדשים לארצות הברית: לטמפה, ראלי ונאשוויל. זאת…
לבעיית האנטישמיות כנגד יהודים וישראלים בעולם. אין ספק שמדינות המערב נכשלו בטיפול שורש בבעייה חמורה זו ואני חושש למראות קשים יותר בעתיד גל האנטישמיות הנוכחי החל צובר תאוצה לאור הריגתם בעזה של עשרות ואלפי אזרחים בהם נשים וילדים רבים. יש…
Businesses in Valemount, BC, stepped up to help thousands of Jasper evacuees, but now find themselves struggling. (photo from Spencer Hall) A member of the miniscule Jewish community in Valemount, a town in east-central British Columbia, reflected on the challenges…
In Toronto, Yoseph Haddad, left, with Daniel Koren, founder and executive director of Allied Voices for Israel, which sponsored Haddad’s Canadian tour. (photo by Dave Gordon) In recent years, Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad has become known for his efforts to…
MK Dan Illouz opposes legislation that would enshrine the exemption of Haredim from military service. (photo from Knesset) Dan Illouz, a Montreal-born Likud rookie member of the Knesset, is making a name for himself in Israel’s Parliament by speaking against…
