Gabe Neistein

Happy Camper

Making his mark, listed among the “36 Under 36” in The Jewish News, Gabe Neistein is Tamarack Camps’ Alumni Relations Director, working on his Masters in Community Development at the University of Detroit Mercy. A resident of Rivertown downtown, Gabe is all-in: a Jewish Detroiter first, a NEXTGen PresenTense Fellow, a loyal Spartan, a passionate Packers “owner,” a whole-hearted city booster, a ready volunteer, a consummate community professional and an all-round great guy.

Beyond Fresh Air & Sunshine

On June 19, 2016, the Tamarack legacy will come to life in the Clara and Irvin Charach Tamarack Museum located on Tamarack campgrounds, inside the main building of the Smoklerville Pioneer Village.

Hazon

Why Hazon, Why Now?

As all nonprofits grow by the grace and trust of many, Hazon – a uniquely Jewish eco-conscious community – is starting to take root in Detroit.

S'mores at Tamarack

S’more the Merrier

When it comes to happy campers in the Findling family, “the apples haven’t fallen far from the trees.”

Eviatar Israel Campers

Welcoming Eviatar and Liraz to Jewish Detroit

It must be besherit (meant to be). The close circles of friends that have brought Eviatar Baksis and Liraz Cohen back to Michigan are far too numerous to be coincidence.

Tal Siegmann

Israeli Detroiter

Meet Tal Siegmann, 46. Born in Ohio, raised in Haifa. Former IDF officer. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Director of JCC Center Day Camps. Woodworker. Community builder. With Lisa, super parent of three.

Diving into Hebrew

Diving into Hebrew

Eli Ostroff is only five years old, but he is about to begin an adventure.

No Parents Allowed

No Parents Allowed

There are things only grandparents can do for kids.