JCamp 180

07/10/2026

October 7 will forever stand as a day of unbearable loss. On this day of mourning, we remember all whose grief and suffering endure. May the day come when we all know true and lasting peace.

29/09/2026

We are so proud to support our Jewish camps!!

Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) is pleased to announce a $50 million matching grant through its JCamp 180 program

14/09/2026

JCamp 180 mourns the loss of this towering figure in Jewish camping. We are ever grateful for Paul's steadfast counsel and deep kindness. May his memory be a blessing.

02/09/2026

Read reflections from our visits to nearly 80 nonprofit Jewish camps this summer!

https://jcamp180.org/blog-announcements/blog/august-2026/on-the-road-a-summer-of-camp-visits-across-north?viewmode=0

25/08/2026

Such an icon.

PJ Library and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation team are sad to learn of the passing of musician, philanthropist, and American legend Dolly Parton. Dolly's Imagination Library helped inspire Harold Grinspoon to found PJ Library in 2005.

When Harold had the privilege of chatting with Dolly in 2023, she shared the following with him: "I am honored to get to help inspire a love of reading in children. They truly are our future."

Harold remembers Dolly as "a truly amazing person--not only a great artist, but a great entrepreneur and philanthropist. We honor Dolly for educating millions, for her remarkable career, her kindness, her art, and especially her generosity."

Listen to some great music and read a beautiful storybook today in her memory. We send our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and fans. May her memory be a blessing.

20/08/2026

"What Jewish camps across North America build isn’t just 'a nice thing' in the summer, but the engine that powers Jewish communal engagement in the non-summer months and one of the great sources of vitality, leadership, and connection for the Jewish people.”

Enjoy this beautiful reminder of Union for Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacobs' remarks from the 2025 JCamp 180 Conference.

When I was about 10 years old, my mother signed me up for Jewish summer camp without my knowledge...

19/08/2026

Please join us in congratulating long-time team member Elizabeth Kaplan on her promotion to the position of JCamp 180 Consultant!

Learn more about Elizabeth and how she'll be supporting the work of JCamp 180 and the field in her expanded role: https://jcamp180.org/blog-announcements/blog/august-2026/please-join-us-in-congratulating-elizabeth-kaplan

P.S. Please help us build our team! Know anyone who would be a good candidate for our open Program Coordinator role, located in New York City? Please share the job description with them: https://hgf.org/about/careers/jcamp-180-program-coordinator/

14/08/2026

As we head into one of the final Shabbats of summer 2026, we want to wish you a Shabbat Shalom and a restful end to such a successful summer.

06/08/2026

Harold and Diane had a wonderful visit with the staff and campers at Camp Ramah New England earlier this week. Thank you all for your hospitality all summer!

26/06/2026

Shabbat Shalom! Hope it's been a great Shabbat, whether it’s your first of the summer or you're already in the middle of your season. Elizabeth Kaplan is glad to be celebrating with Ruben Arquilevich and Ilana Mills at URJ Camp Kalsman!