Thanks to the generosity of Michael Staenberg, Camp Sabra is opening the doors even wider for children to experience the joy, belonging and personal growth that define a summer at Jewish overnight camp. Staenberg’s commitment reflects a deep belief...
Jen Richler, Jewish Women’s Archive
• Published June 22, 2022
Jewish summer camps and youth movements are a time-honored tradition—tens of thousands of Jewish teens participate. But a group of young Jews is calling out what they say is a “toxic hookup culture” in many of these institutions. In this episode...
ELIZABETH MACANUFO, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published June 22, 2022
I went to Camp Herzl in Minnesota for three weeks, returning on my 13th birthday. I hated it. I missed my family, objected to spending time outdoors and, as a Reform Jew, felt lost among my more religious peers.
And yet, I strongly suggested that...
By Elyse Picker, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published April 14, 2021
Spring is here and summer is fast approaching; with that, a longing and readiness to return to some degree of “regular” life. For many parents, that means making plans for summer camp and fortunately, St. Louis offers a multitude of options for...