Created by The Jewish Agency in 2024, Campers2Gether brings hundreds of Israeli teens affected by October 7 and the ensuing war to Jewish summer camps primarily in North America. Through the transformative summer camp experience, participating campers exchange perspectives, boost their resilience and form lasting connections while discovering the power of Jewish peoplehood.
THE IMPACT OF CAMPERS2GETHER
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Finding Community and Healing at Camp
For Ella, whose father was killed on October 7, being a part of Campers2Gether has allowed her to unplug and unwind and experience the loving embrace and support of American Jewish teens at camp.
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Grateful for the Gift of Camp
Guy, 14, from Eshkol, had an eye-opening summer through Campers2Gether, making new friends and getting the opportunity to share his experience and story with American teens.
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A Chance to Connect and Reconnect
After being evacuated from his home in Moshav Ohad in October 2023, Ido is looking forward to truly reconnecting with childhood friends through Campers2Gether and also making connections with American campers.
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Meeting New Friends and Finding Respite
Through Campers2Gether, cousins Ofri and Dor from Metula have been able to enjoy making new friends and getting a breather from life in Israel.
“After October 7, I went into a very deep depression. But here at camp, I feel like I’m blooming. Everything I was before October 7, all the pieces of myself, I’m starting to find them, to get back to who I was before the war. That’s what’s amazing about this experience.”
-Omer, 15, a 2024 Campers2Gether participant.