Jewish Camp Archives - Samis Foundation

July 17, 2023

Jewish Camp Builds Leadership

This morning, we welcomed 200 very excited campers to Kalsman for our second session of the summer. The energy that was felt this morning was like nothing else. And now I am here with the people who really help make sure camp happens. I want to start off by saying thank you. Thank you for having me, thank you for all you do. If it was not for FJC, SAMIS, the Federation, I would not be here talking to you..

July 17, 2023

Grantmaking for Jewish Overnight Summer Camps in Washington State

Creating great Jewish summer camp experiences is increasingly more costly. Everything from updating cabins to new kitchen equipment, not to mention making sure staff pay is […]

October 30, 2022

Zach Duitch on Why Jewish Summer Camp is Where the Party’s at

Why should you choose Jewish camp for Summer 2022? Watch Camp Solomon Schechter Executive Director Zach Duitch make the case for camp in #samisvoices! “Camp is just an unbelievable party, and it really can’t be missed”

April 13, 2022

Samis Trustee Spotlight: David Ellenhorn

Years served: 10 years Committee(s): Executive Committee, Grants Committee, Day School Sub-Committee, and Trusteeship Committee Did you have a personal connection to Sam Israel before joining […]

November 18, 2021

Child with a life vest on jumping into a lake | Samis Foundation in WA

Back to summer camp, to being a kid

There’s a place where kids can simply be themselves. Where they build community, take on challenges, become independent and develop leadership skills. And through it all, […]

September 13, 2021

Samis Trustee Spotlight: Jerome Cohen

A conversation with avid outdoorsman, former Board Chair, and lifetime Samis board member, Jerome Cohen Years of Service: Lifetime Trustee Committee (s): Grants Committee, Experiential Education Sub-Committee Chair, […]

September 2, 2021

From Shoemaker to Philanthropist: Sam Israel’s Life and Legacy

In 1919 a 20-year-old young man who never went to high school arrived in Seattle from the Isle of Rhodes. A century later his estate has […]

July 2, 2021

Samis Trustee Spotlight: Eddie Hasson

A conversation with Sam Israel’s nephew, Samis’ longest serving board member, and former Board President Eddie Hasson Years of Service: Lifetime Trustee Committee (s): Endowment Investment Committee, Finance […]

June 14, 2021

Samis Trustee Spotlight: Eli Genauer

A conversation with native Seattleite, dedicated community member, and Samis trustee Eli Genauer Years of Service: Lifetime Trustee Committee (s): Israel Sub-Committee, Treasurer, Trusteeship, Endowment/Investment Committee, […]