Jewish Camp

• The benefits of Jewish values-based summer camp
• "Summertime is for Joyous Judaism" by Laurie Lichtenstein
• Find the right Jewish camp for your family

WHY CHOOSE A JEWISH VALUES-BASED CAMP?

Jewish values based camp weaves the Jewish traditions families love at Bet Torah into the fabric of camp.

Many Bet Torah families go to values-based Jewish camps. Click here for pictures from last summer.

"SUMMERTIME IS FOR JOYOUS JUDAISM" BY BET TORAH'S OWN LAURIE LICHTENSTEIN

The summer I went camp shopping I focused my search on camps that were run by Jewish organizations, where Jewish values, Jewish learning, and yes, Jewish ritual took center stage... Joyous Judaism. Yes, I want my kids to unplug, gain independence, and learn to swim but I really want them to spend their summers tending to a love that will root itself in their consciousness, and grow each summer, nurturing a lifelong relationship with their faith... My youngest went for the first time this year... [The letter that arrived] a week into camp was the best three lines I have read in a long time.

“Dear Mom,

I will never experience a Shabbat like the one at Eisner.

It made me realize how proud I am to be Jewish.

All the singing, and dancing- it was quite enjoyable.”

Next summer can’t get here fast enough. 

Click here to read Laurie's full article for eJewishPhilanthropy.

FIND A JEWISH CAMP PERFECT FOR YOUR FAMILY!

There are a variety of traditional and specialty overnight camps that span different denominations of Judaism, accommodate special needs and interests, and offer unique programming, catering to each family’s needs.

Use the "Find a Camp" tool to begin your search for the perfect summer experience and then visit each camp’s website for more detailed information.

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