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Federation is proud to provide financial support to partner agencies, including Camp Davis.
Andrew Fishman, Director of Camp Davis and Children's Services, discusses the values of Camp Davis and how these values apply to the broader community.
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Left: Andrew Fishman, Director of Camp Davis and Children Service. Right: Max O'Dell, Assistant Director. | |
Camp Davis is a fun and welcoming summer camp for children of all abilities, cultural backgrounds, and religions. While we are primarily a Jewish camp and part of the Gordon Jewish Community Center, our camp always attracts families of all faiths. | |
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For Jewish families, we are truly the only option in Nashville that offers Jewish-specific programming, serves Kosher lunches, and generally creates opportunities for their kids to connect with other Jewish children. Our camp is also rooted in Jewish values that guide our day-to-day interactions and summer-long goals. We have learned that Jewish values are really just human values, which appeal to everyone; and these core beliefs can help all campers have a great summer and also lead a good life.
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Our values are present every day at camp, like Teva, or “nature,” which influences everything we do. We believe that hands-on experience with nature is essential for a child’s development, and so most of our day at camp is spent outside, connecting with our beautiful 40+ acre campus. Tz’micha, or “growth,” is a major tenet of life at camp. We encourage our campers to take risks, perhaps in the pool or on the ropes course, and count on every camper coming away from their time at Camp Davis with a new memory, skill, or proud moment.
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Another uniquely Jewish offering that we have at camp is our very own Israeli shlicha, or cultural emissary, who leads our Israeli Culture activity. We love providing our campers with this opportunity to learn about a different culture and connect to the land of Israel. All of our values are in place to provide structure, care, and expectations for our campers; but above all else, they are what guide us to fun all summer long.
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A huge thank you to the Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville for this platform as well for fulfilling grants to help more families send their kids to Camp Davis! | |
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Purim Masquerade for Young Jewish Professionals under 40
Saturday, March 4th, 7-10 PM
We are celebrating 10 years of Purim Masquerade with a throwback disco party! Dance the night away with NowGen friends, old and new. Sponsored by Jewish Federation and The Kupin Group.
Get your $40 tickets HERE.
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In Conversation with Michael Twitty: What is Koshersoul?
Host and Jewish Observer editor Barbara Dab chats with cookbook author, chef, and James Beard award winner, Michael Twitty, about his latest book, "Koshersoul." Michael discusses the intersection of food, identity, Judaism, and Black culture. Michael will be the host and leader of this year's Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville's annual Social Justice Seder on March 30th, 2023.
Listen HERE.
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Host a Passover Seder For Newcomers
Looking for community members to open their homes this Passover to help make those new to Jewish Nashville feel welcome. If you are interested in hosting a family, individual, or couple at your Seder, click HERE.
For any questions, you can reach out to Michal Becker.
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Tzedakah is the cornerstone of our Jewish community. Sometimes we give; sometimes we need to receive. It's okay to ask for help. We are here with confidential resources to lend a hand. Reach out for assistance HERE.
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