2024 Storm Relief

Dear Camp Judaea Community,

While our hearts are in Eretz Yisrael, we continue to assess the damage sustained at our little bit of Israel in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Since this weekend’s storm, we have been checking on our affected families, and you have been busy checking on us. We feel the love and hope you are safe. We are reaching out to provide an update.

In the coming weeks, we will deliver more information as we further evaluate the damage and identify our tangible needs. When the time is right and we know the full impact to camp, we will reach out with a specific ask.

We will not, however, understand the full extent of the storm damage or the full cost implications for some time, as the area is heavily impacted and access remains limited. Our initial assessment reveals heavy flooding, with some buildings near the main entrance submerged under many feet of water.

Here is what we do know.

Our team is hard at work planning for an amazing Summer 2025, our 66th year, which promises to be full of joy and laughter. So, while the physical damage is significant, we are resilient and committed, and we will come out stronger together.

As we start our work on recovery and begin this New Year, our hearts, thoughts and prayers are focused on safety in Israel.

The CJ Family wishes all of you a sweet, safe, and healthy New Year.

L’shanah Tovah,

Lori Zeligman
Camp Director

Civia Gerber
Board Chair

Mindy Opper
Immediate Past Board Chair