Camps ‘Cautious but Calm’ on Zika
Regardless of the degree of medical concern, every camp takes seriously the “health, safety and welfare of every camper and staff member.”
WASHINGTON — As...
Following in Their Footsteps: Continuing the Camp Tradition
Why do Jews love sending their kids to camp so much? And how has the tradition of Jewish summer become more common than attending...
Mother (And Daughter) Knows Best
Blogging mother-daughter duo Ellen Resnick and Jenna Gebel hope to help others explore their own relationships with their mothers and daughters.
“Fostering love and understanding...
For These Couples, Second Time’s the Charm
Second (or third, or seventh) weddings tend to diverge from those of first-time spouses. Remarrying Jews may opt for a big white wedding —...
What the Bar Mitzvah Boy Really Learned
At about the same time that Ben started studying for his Bar Mitzvah, his father started fighting for his life.
Ben Ross doesn’t believe in...
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Everything Jewish
These customs have stuck around for thousands of years, but obviously, times change — and sometimes brides may borrow something old and something new...
They’re Already Getting Ready for Camp
Bundling up in scarves and sweaters may not get you thinking about sleeping in a bunk in the middle of July, but for the...
We’re Moving to Israel…and I’m Freaking Out
Denise worries about her three kids, as her family prepares to take flight to Israel. For a year. Maybe two. Maybe more.
Well, two more...
When Foster Care Becomes a Family Affair
Nancy Fagan, director of child welfare services for JFCS, believes the big change over the last several decades, is to no longer look at Foster...
Developing a Bunk Mentality at Camp Getaways for Grown-Ups
Area women came together for a "mini-camp" program intended to empower them in a fun setting reminiscent of Jewish overnight camp.
At a nearly deserted...
