Getting ready and packing for Jewish summer camp while discussing the American Jewish camping experience.

The article discusses how the trauma of October 7, like the horror experienced during that event, will now mark time for Israel and global Jewry.

Rabbi Albert Thaler, the renowned founding director of Ramah Nyack day camp, passed away at 91.

The text discusses the thin line between love and hate, suggesting that individuals who challenge us the most may actually have romantic potential.

Rachel Berlin Handloff, the executive director of 6 Points Specialty Camps, emphasizes the importance of Jewish summer camps for young adults amidst the rise in antisemitism.

A Baltimore rabbi was found liable for sexually abusing two children at a Jewish summer camp in a multiyear case.

The article discusses a controversy at Camp Tawonga, a Jewish summer camp in California, regarding a letter signed by campers, parents, and staff urging the camp to support a cease-fire in Gaza.

Camp Tawonga, a Jewish summer camp in California, is facing controversy and conflicting demands from its community regarding the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Director Rachel Israel, known for the film "Keep the Change," has just finished filming her new star-studded and Jewish-themed movie, "Floaters in Manhattan."

The author discusses the rising costs and materialism associated with sending children to summer camp.

Jewish summer camps offer a valuable opportunity for children and adolescents to disconnect from technology and form meaningful connections in a screen-free environment.

10-year-old Ofri Brodutch, recently freed from Hamas captivity along with her family, including her uncle Aharon Brodutch and her mother Hagar, who was reunited with her brother-in-law in an Israeli hospital.

Fran Drescher, known for her role in "The Nanny," was once a sex icon in a Jewish summer camp movie called "Gorp" in 1980.

The author reflects on her experience of sending her youngest child to a local Jewish day camp in Maine.

Super Bowl champion Leonard Fournette made a surprise visit to Camp Simcha, a kosher overnight camp for children with cancer and chronic illnesses.

Rabbi Danny Burkeman reflects on his experience as a faculty member at URJ's Crane Lake Camp, emphasizing the importance of engaging with campers outside of traditional roles.

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss whether Oppenheimer was a flop and feature Hrishikesh Hirway, a podcaster and musician, as their Gentile of the Week.

In episode 374 of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss whether Oppenheimer was a flop, and the Gentile of the Week, Hrishikesh Hirway, talks about his podcast "Song Exploder" and shares his new single.

The article discusses the challenges faced by Jewish summer camps in navigating the inclusion of transgender and gender non-conforming campers.

"The Jews of Summer" by Sandra Fox explores the history and significance of Jewish summer camps in postwar Jewish culture.

Jewish summer camp culture, explored in Sandra Fox's book "The Jews of Summer," has historically encouraged romantic relationships among teens to foster Jewish identity and culture.

The author reflects on their child going to Jewish summer camp for the first time and contemplates the range of emotions and experiences their child may have while away.

"The Jews of Summer: Summer Camp and Jewish Culture in Postwar America" by Sandra Fox explores the significance of Jewish summer camps in American Jewish culture.

The article discusses the transformative power of Jewish summer camps in shaping the Jewish identity of young campers.

This personal essay reflects on the author's relationship with her cousin, Debbie Friedman, a Jewish musician and songwriter who gained fame in the 1970s and 1980s.