So much of the magic at Camp Judaea happens because of our past and current campers, staff and other visionaries. We share memories and honor leaders who are remembered at camp like Herman Popkin, Susie Schwartz, Paul Kaplan, Lila Reisman, Shira Kansas and so many more.

Ashley Cohen, Danielle, Charlie & Jacob Kapustin participated in remembering Robert Feingold, a long time camper and staff member (the first Sayarim merakez) at camp, and Rafael Kapustin, a father and grandfather whose children and now grandchildren attend Camp Judaea, in the naming of the new cabin memorial garden. It’s an honor to have this opportunity and build this legacy in their beloved memory.

July 3 we will dedicate the softball dugouts in memory of George and Eva Stern. George was the first director at CJ’s present location and with a huge leap of faith, he and his wife Eva directed CJ for several years. George was an avid CJ advocate and donor until he passed away a few months ago. He served on the board for several decades and always loved a great softball game!

It is important that we keep alive the memories of those who played integral parts in CJ’s development, growth, and culture. There is plenty of room for more beautiful tributes around Camp Judaea, and as our facilities expand, opportunities to leave your legacy will grow.

“We all brought back a part of CJ with us to our families, friends and our work.  We are now adults, with our own families to support, bills to pay, and many responsibilities in life.  If we think about it CJ has never asked us for help before.  CJ is at a point where it needs our help to guarantee its presence in our children’s lives and hopefully in our children’s lives.  We need to come together as a family and ask others to help.  It is important that we keep CJ in our minds and hearts to guarantee this legacy continues. This is the reason why we honor individuals like Robert Feingold and Rafael Kapustin.  It is our responsibility to keep this going. CJ needs us to step up and continue our support.  The goal is to guarantee a summer home for our children and our children’s children. Each one of us must do our part to make this happen.  We must do everything we can to give back.”  –Alex Solomiany