Jewish Summer Camp

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Unorthodox · 3 Aug 2023

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.

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Rocky Mountain High Notes: Ep. 374

Unorthodox · 3 Aug 2023

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.

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The Limits of Inclusion

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 21 Jul 2023

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

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Those Days Are Gone Forever

Yeshua G. B. Tolle in Jewish Review of Books · 10 Jul 2023

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

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Notes on Camp

Bonjour Chai · 6 Jul 2023

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.

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Coconut Chicken Curry with Roasted Veggies

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 28 Jun 2023

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.

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The Forgotten Summer Camps

Rokhl Kafrissen in Tablet · 31 May 2023

"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.

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Camp Kadimah just reopened for its 79th year. Meet the family who's been there for 77 of them

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 4 Jul 2022

The episode features a nostalgic look at Camp Kadimah in Nova Scotia through the experiences of the Conter-Abramsky family, with four generations having attended the historic Jewish summer camp.

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Good Sports: Ep 323

Unorthodox · 30 Jun 2022

This episode of Unorthodox delves into Jewish summer camp traditions and explores the unveiling of a Sandy Koufax statue at Dodger Stadium, with insights from sports expert Meredith Shiner.

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A Summer of Change

Steve Lipman in Jewish Action · 9 Jun 2021

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

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Reconsidering Camp

Roseanne Benjamin in Tablet · 9 Jun 2021

Roseanne Benjamin reflects on her transformative teenage summers at Habonim-Dror Camp Galil, a Labor Zionist camp in Pennsylvania.

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My Cousin Debbie

Debby Waldman in Tablet · 8 Jan 2021

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.

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When The Forward sponsored summer camp

Talya Zax in Forward · 24 Jul 2020

The Forward, a Jewish newspaper, has a long history of involvement in summer camps for Jewish children.

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The Best Jewish(ish) Books About Summer Camp

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 19 Jun 2020

The article provides a selection of Jewish-themed books about summer camp for kids of different ages.

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Finding My Voice

Lisa Trank in Tablet · 28 May 2020

The author reflects on her journey of finding her voice as a singer, starting from her time at a Reform Jewish summer camp where music was integral, to her experiences in theater and in her Reform temple.

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Welcome to Your Quarantine Summer Camp: Camp BaBayit!

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 21 May 2020

The text presents a humorous and lighthearted proposal for creating a virtual summer camp experience at home for Jewish children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Outside for the Holidays

Lisa Trank in Tablet · 23 Sep 2019

The author reflects on her evolving relationship with Rosh Hashanah, transitioning from synagogue celebrations to finding spiritual connection in nature, specifically with aspen trees.

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Revisiting Herman Wouk’s City Boy

Jonathan Karp in Jewish Review of Books · 4 Jun 2019

Herman Wouk, a celebrated but often overlooked Jewish American author, injected Jewish themes into postwar American literature in an innovative yet understated manner.

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Jewish Summer Camp Flies Palestinian Flag, Teaches Kids Bad Lesson in Politics

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 31 Jul 2017

Camp Solomon Schechter, a prominent Jewish summer camp, recently caused controversy by hosting Palestinian children and flying the Palestinian flag alongside the Israeli flag.

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How Do You Help A Child Who’s Feeling Homesick At Summer Camp?

Forward · 24 Jul 2017

The article discusses how to help a child feeling homesick at summer camp, using a story of a young boy anxious about being homesick and being left behind.

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Notes on Camp: Ep. 96

Unorthodox · 29 Jun 2017

This episode of Unorthodox delves into the unique culture of Jewish summer camps, unpacking the blend of Jewish ideology, historical developments, and personal experiences that define them.

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Summer Camp Turned Me From an Awkward Girl Into a Confident Young Woman

Margot Kahn in Tablet · 24 Jun 2015

The author recounts her transformative experience at a Reform Jewish summer camp in 1988, where she initially felt awkward and self-conscious but was profoundly influenced by the Israeli visitors who exuded confidence and sensuality, challenging her perspective on body image and self-acceptance.

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Camp Offers Sick Jewish Children—and Their Families—a Vacation From Illness

Tova Cohen in Tablet · 29 Jul 2014

Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special provide a unique summer camp experience for over 400 Jewish children with cancer and chronic medical conditions, offering them a break from their illness and a sense of normalcy.

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