Summer Camp Shlichim (Israeli emissaries)
Bringing Israel to Jewish summer camps in North America
Each year, The Jewish Agency recruits charismatic and energetic young Israelis to travel abroad as Summer Camp Shlichim in North America, where they work in Jewish summer camps as counselors, specialists and educators.
Summer Camp Shlichim participate fully in camp life, sharing Jewish traditions, teaching Israeli and Jewish culture, and serving as role models for campers and staff. In summer 2024, 1,500+ Shlichim were dispatched to North America for the camp season, reaching 100,000+ campers and nearly 20,000 staff members.
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Returning to Her Happy Place at Camp
After the events of October 7 and being evacuated from her kibbutz, Daria is thankful for the support she received from her camp friends and wanted to come back as a Camp Shlichah to give back to those who were there for her during these past difficult months.
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Bringing Israel to Camp in a Positive, Impactful Way
As a first-time Jewish Agency Summer Camp Shaliach (Israeli emissary), Evyatar is hoping to make a meaningful impact on campers as he brings Israel and its stories to young Jews in America, a mission he finds even more important post-October 7.
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Shaping the Next Generation at Camp
After the October 7 attacks, Yuval, 22, from Petah Tikva, knew he needed to return to the US in the summer to be a Jewish Agency summer camp Shaliach (Israeli emissary) to continue to build relationships.
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A Meaningful Summer Making Connections at Camp
As a Jewish Agency Camp Shlichah (Israeli emissary), Maayan has been building connections with campers and strengthening their relationship with Israel, while sharing her story and integrating into the community.
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Showing American Campers What Israel Is All About
Ella, a Jewish Agency Summer Camp Israeli emissary, is serving as more than just a music specialist at a camp in Georgia; she is serving as a living bridge to Israel and teaching campers and staff what Israel is all about.
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Making this Summer the ‘Best Ever’
Camp Shlichim (Israeli emissaries) Yair and Ohev are committed to creating strong personal relationships with campers, helping foster a love of the Jewish state and Judaism.
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Overcoming Fears and Limitations at Camp
Noam, who has cerebral palsy, is serving as a Jewish Agency Summer Camp Shlichah (Israeli emissary) in Philadelphia, breaking boundaries and not letting her limitations stop her.
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Representing Israel at Jewish Summer Camps
From ropes course instructors to music leaders and more, these summer camp Shlichim (Israeli emissaries) are excited to be making a positive impact at their camps throughout the summer.
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Faran | Camp Ramah, Canada
"I believe that every camp should have an Israeli emissary."
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Milan | Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp, New York
"As a Shlichah, I can help make connections between American Jews and Israel."
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Dvir | Camp Yavneh, New Hampshire
"As Shlichim, we have two big roles: to bring the culture and favor of Israel to camp and to make Israel accessible to campers."
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Gil | Camp Ramah, New England
“Camp is the perfect place to strengthen the bond between the two largest Jewish communities in the world (Israel and America).”
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Noam | Camp Shalom, Canada
"Our job as Shlichim is to try to honestly answer every question asked about Israel and being an Israeli."
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Elihay | Camp Havaya, Pennsylvania
"Shlichim are so important because we give campers a chance to meet Israelis in real life and help strengthen campers’ Jewish identities."
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Ofek | Ramah in the Rockies, Colorado
"I want to share the story of Israel with American Jews."
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Mai | URJ 6 Points Sports Academy, North Carolina
"Shlichim really bring a taste of Israel to camp and enhance the Jewish experience for campers and staff."