For the second year, the Jewish Agency and the Genesis Philanthropy Group are running 2 international camps for Russian-speaking youth here in Israel. The project, initiated by Natan Sharansky, is called 'Rimon', and brings together 240 youths aged 13-17 from the FSU, the U.S. … [Read more...] about Russian Speaking Youth Attend Camp in Israel
2011 RJ summer camp
A Belarus Family Looks Forward to Summer Camp
Svetlana is raising her little girl Natalia, age 5, alone in a tiny two-room home that has no running water or indoor plumbing, and nothing but an oven to keep them warm in the cold Belarussian winters. Supporting her daughter on a cleaner’s monthly salary of $88 would be … [Read more...] about A Belarus Family Looks Forward to Summer Camp
Jewish Camping Builds Community Across Europe, Israel and the FSU
It's summertime, and Jewish camping is in full swing around the world. Not only in North America, but in Europe, Israel and the countries of the former Soviet Union. Beginning today, eJewish Philanthropy will look at a number of programs being run with assistance from … [Read more...] about Jewish Camping Builds Community Across Europe, Israel and the FSU