Winter/Spring 2019 Program Guide Dear Members, As we head into 2019 and think about what a wonderful year we’ve had at the J, it makes me smile to think about our accomplishments – which wouldn’t have been possible without...
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What We Celebrate and Learn from Hanukkah Written by Rabbi Brad Horwitz Director, Jewish Engagement & Adult Programs When the Hanukkah candles are lit this year once again, Jews around the world will commemorate two miracles. The...
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Contributed by Rabbi Brad Horwitz Director, Jewish Engagement & Adult Programs One of the traditions associated with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is the blowing of the shofar, a ram’s horn. Some say that this ritual is to...
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Dear Members and Friends, It’s hard to believe another season of J Day Camps and Camp Sabra has come to an end. We saw record-breaking numbers this summer at Camp Sabra, which reinforces our belief that Jewish residential camping is...
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The J – Impact Every Day View the 2017 Annual Report Everyone is welcome at the J. You’ll see these words on all our materials. We live them every day. Our mission, to enrich lives, build community, promote inclusivity and...
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Dear Members and Friends, Here comes summer! Soon, the sights and sounds of J Day Camps will fill the campuses…and the gyms…and the pools! (I love it all!) It makes me so happy to watch the children make friends, sing camp and...
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Above All, Manners, Consideration and Kindness We want you to feel like the J is your home while you’re here. Please remember that it is a home shared by many others, and we expect everyone to be considerate and respectful at all times....
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2017 Holiday Building Hours Sunday, December 24: Early close at 5pm Monday, December 25: 8am – 5pm Sunday, December 31: Early close at 5pm Monday, January 1: 8am – 5pm Check out our holiday group exercise schedules for...
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Dear Members and Friends, I hope you had a great summer! We had a wonderful season at Camp Sabra and J Day Camps, life-changing Maccabi Games experiences for teens in Birmingham and Miami, and countless beautiful days (and two...
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Dear Members and Friends, I hope you had a great summer! We had a wonderful season at Camp Sabra and J Day Camps, life-changing Maccabi Games experiences for teens in Birmingham and Miami, and countless beautiful days (and two...
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