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Camp Judaea Announces Tom Rosenberg as Executive Director

Longtime Jewish youth development professional, Tom Rosenberg, has been named Executive Director of Camp Judaea beginning October 10th. “Over the past 50 years, Camp Judaea has inspired generations of young men and women to embrace Zionism and make significant contributions in their families, Jewish and secular communities, business, government, and industry. I am honored to [...]
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Why I Give to Camp Judaea

I give to Camp Judaea because it feels good. I spent over a dozen years at CJ, and made some of the greatest friends of my life. I recently attended the wedding of my year course and stucco roommate (Holly Gelfand) to my former counselor and camp director (Ari Kurtz). I was reminded again and [...]
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We Give to Camp Judaea because . . .

Initially, I think it is safe to say, Matt and I got caught up in the hype of the presentation by Mrs. Michele Burger. She spun and wooed the crowd so tight with excitement, we were about to burst. Cheers echoed through the Beit Ha’am (where Matt’s Bikkurim-winning team proudly showed off their plaque) as [...]
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We Give to Camp Judaea Scholarships because . . .

All We Wanted For Hanukkah: The Levy Family The night after the Atlanta Alumni meeting, I told Andy, Noa, and Sadie about Aaron and the rest of the Ft. Bragg kids.  I was so touched by this child’s enthusiasm and willingness to work for what he wanted.  I was also overwhelmed by all of the [...]
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CAMP JUDAEA PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP

Creating Strong Role Models and Future Leaders Atlanta, GA – Camp Judaea in Hendersonville, NC is one of 41 nonprofit Jewish camps across North America chosen to participate in the Foundation for Jewish Camp Cornerstone Fellowship! From May 24-27, 2010, approximately 250 third year returning bunk counselors from the selected camps will attend this intensive [...]
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Camp Judaea Staff Member Brings Win to Iron Chef Team

By Barbara Sofer Monique Benzaquen of San Juan, Puerto Rico wants to be a pastry chef when she grows up. So she combined her love of Israel with her love of cooking and signed up for the Culinary Track of Hadassah’s Young Judaea Year Course. Benzaquen has just finished three months of the year course, [...]
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