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Jewish overnight camps create a long-lasting sense of community and belonging

According to a 2014 survey from the Pew Forum, 70.6 percent of the American population identifies as some type of Christian or Catholic. Of the remaining 29.4 percent, 1.9 percent identify as Jewish. That means that for every 100 random people in a … more

ARIEL BROTHMAN | 2/19/16

We are thinking about summer J-Camp at the Dwares JCC, are you?

March is right around the corner, which means it is time to start thinking about the summer! Seems far away but your children will be out of school before you know it. What should you do with your children this summer? Send them to the Dwares JCC … more

SETH FINKLE | 2/19/16

JORI assistant director: Why would he go anywhere else?

There is something special about joining a long-standing family legacy. Last summer, 26-year-old Aaron Guttin joined his family’s legacy when he took on the role of assistant director at Camp JORI. The Guttin family has played key roles at the … more

ARIEL BROTHMAN | 2/19/16

Much to learn from many years of carefree summers

Summer camp. For me these words evoke images of playing softball under sky-high pine trees; waterskiing on a murky lake; and participating in dining hall sing-alongs with 400 other campers from throughout the northeast. I spent my summers at … more

JULIE HERTZLINGER, LICSW | 2/19/16

Teens gather at BBYO winter event

Hartford, Conn. – On Jan. 29-31, more than 300 high school teens attended BBYO’s Winter Kallah here. Focused on the theme of Survivor, teens engaged in speaker and interactive sessions including LGBT+ Inclusion Training, Medic First Aid … more

SAMANTHA WALSH | 2/19/16

There’s a camp for everyone

I have been a camp director for 20 years. I love to tell parents that “there is a camp that is just right for everyone, but the same camp is not the right one for everyone.” Probably, some parents are tired of hearing me say that, but I REALLY … more

RONNI GUTTIN | 2/19/16

Summer Camp – You can go; Jewish Alliance can help

Every child looks forward to summer. No school, the weather is beautiful, and, for many children, the opportunity to go to summer camp. But why choose a Jewish camp? Isn’t camp expensive anyway? According to the Foundation for Jewish Camp, … more

HILLARY SCHULMAN | 2/19/16

Assi Azar to speak at URI

KINGSTON – Israeli television star, Assi Azar, will appear at the University of Rhode Island on Thursday, March 31 at 7 p.m. at an event co-sponsored by URI Hillel, the Gender and Sexuality Center and the Harrington School of Communication and … more

2/19/16

Impact of Justice Scalia’s death on 6 cases that matter to Jews

WASHINGTON (JTA) – With the sudden passing this weekend of Justice Antonin Scalia, the Supreme Court is now split 4-4 between liberals and conservatives, throwing into doubt how the court will rule on a raft of cases – including several watched … more

RON KAMPEAS | 2/19/16

Billionaire David Rubinstein donates $18.5M to repair Lincoln Memorial

JTA – Billionaire businessman and philanthropist David Rubenstein has donated $18.5 million to repair and restore the Lincoln Memorial. The donation from Rubenstein, the co-CEO of The Carlyle Group, to the National Park Foundation’s … more

2/19/16