Jewish summer camps: Connecting between Israel, global Jewish community

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Bringing Israeli campers and staff to Jewish summer camps created opportunities for North Americans to have ongoing, meaningful relationships with Israel.

More than 950 camp professionals, board members and funders gathered in Chicago for the Foundation for Jewish Camps’ three-day Jewish Camp Summit earlier this month.

(photo credit: HOWARD BLAS)

ByHOWARD BLAS

DECEMBER 20, 2024 12:48

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