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After flood in Texas devastates local camps, Jewish camps express grief and condolences

JL;DR SUMMARY The Jewish community is offering support and condolences following a devastating flash flood in Kerr County, Texas, which killed dozens of children and counselors at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish CommunityFoundation For Jewish CampJewish OrganizationsSolidarityCommunity ResponseCondolencesTexas FloodCamp MysticCamp SafetySupport Initiatives

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Kerr County, Texas, United States
"Jewish camps and camping leaders are joining a chorus of condolences after a flash flood in Kerr County, Texas, killed dozens of children and counselors at a summer camp there."
Nyack, New York, United States
"Our hearts break for our extended camp family in Texas and for all those impacted by the floods. May the memories of those lost be for a blessing, Ramah Day Camp in Nyack, New York, wrote on Facebook."
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
"As part of the camp community, we understand the profound impact of summer camp, not just as a place of play, but as a nurturing environment that fosters growth, belonging, and joyful memories, JCamps Baltimore, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimores day camp organization, said in a statement."
Jonestown, Texas, United States
"Crissy Eliashar was home in Jonestown, Texas, about 30 minutes from Austin, with her three children and a friend who was sleeping over when the flood waters began surging into their home."
Camp Ramah, Wisconsin, United States
"who travels from her home in Israel each year to send her children to Camp Ramah in Wisconsin, where her family has longstanding ties."
Israel
"who travels from her home in Israel each year to send her children to Camp Ramah in Wisconsin, where her family has longstanding ties."

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