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In Israel to train with this summer’s Shlichim, a declaration of joy and hope

 By David Siskin  Camp J Director  Camp J and Shlichim (Jewish emissaries) have been linked together for years. Shlichim are are Israelis who have just completed their national years of service in the Israel Defense Forces who are hired by … Read More >

Federation March 28, 2025

State of the J: Summer may be finite, but its possibilities are limitless 

By Thomas Wissinger “I was rich, if not in money, in sunny hours and sunny days.” – Henry David Thoreau   Each year after the Kentucky Derby, when the days become longer and hotter, and the calendar turns to June, I … Read More >

Federation July 26, 2024

For one of our Camp J shlichim, first came the sirens, then the running, and then the rockets.

By Andrew Adler Community Editor Dawn was breaking over Beersheba on October 7, 2023 when the sirens began wailing, a sound that every inhabitant of this southern Israeli city knew carried one imperative: run to the nearest shelter before the … Read More >

Community October 27, 2023

At the Trager Family JCC’s Camp J, a pair of summertime Shlichim counselors brought Israel to life

By Andrew Adler Community Editor Among Israel’s most valuable exports are the young adults who, each summer, travel to the U.S. to be counsellors at Jewish day and overnight camps. They’re part of Shlichim (Hebrew for “Emissaries”), a program administered by … Read More >

Latest News August 24, 2023

ELC reopens at JCC; Camp J to follow soon

By staff reports Something was missing at the Jewish Community Center following its partial reopening this month – kids. The Health and Wellness Center was again open to adults jonesing for their weight training, aerobics and other classes, but there … Read More >

Latest News June 15, 2020

Camp J to stay closed through June 26; virtual camp being planned

Camp J’s on-site summer program is on hold. In an email to its families Wednesday, Director Mindye Mannel announced that Camp J, following Gov. Andy Beshear’s timetable for reopening the state, will be closed through June 26. “We are truly … Read More >

Latest News May 14, 2020

J’s new chess group competing in area tournaments, going regional in ’20

Corban Seavers learned to play chess with one of the best players he knew – his father. “He didn’t just throw a board in front of me and have the pieces there,” Seavers recalled. “He taught me about opening strategy. … Read More >

JCC Latest News October 30, 2019

Camp J director cites gains this summer, touts enrichment classes this fall

Camp J Director Mindye Mannel gushed about the 2019 summer season, citing her staff and venue as strengths and the challenges they overcame. She also looks forward to fall “enrichment” classes and even next year. “We had probably more returning … Read More >

Latest News August 23, 2019

Never ‘miss out’: Blind Camp J counselor loves smashing barriers

Ben Wright was born blind, but that doesn’t mean he was born beaten. Wright, who can see nothing more than light and dark, refuses to let his challenges keep him from the life he wants. His single-minded determination is on … Read More >

Latest News July 29, 2019

Camp J to take its campers on memorable adventures this summer

Where are you going on your summer vacation? Camp J is taking kids on trips around the world. Well, sort of. This year’s camp theme is “Summer Vacation: Are We There Yet?” Each week features a different virtual destination, as … Read More >

JCC Latest News June 20, 2019

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