Ted Talk 2024

April 14, 2025

Shalom Machaneh Herzl families! My name is Tommy Hoffman and I get the privilege of being the Executive Director of the Herzl Camp Association and Foundation. Yes, I have the best job in the world. Thanks for sending your kid to Herzl and giving us the chance to give them a safe, fun, Jewish camp experience.

Herzl Camp’s Israeli Camper Program

September 6, 2024

Since 2011, Herzl Camp has brought children and teens from Sderot and surrounding kibbutzim to live along side their American peers. As they share cabins and canoes, lifelong friendships are […]

HerzlCast Ep. 15

August 6, 2024

Executive Director Tommy Hoffman interviews our 2024 staff award winners – the two Director’s Award winners and 5 Fiterman Kol Hakavod winners.

HerzlCast Ep. 14

August 4, 2024

Executive Director Tommy Hoffman interviews two campers and their Ozrim about the impact of planning, leading and participating Shabbat services.

HerzlCast Ep. 13

August 4, 2024

Executive Director Tommy Hoffman interviews the Bikkurim (Color Wars) captains.

HerzlCast Ep. 12

July 30, 2024

Executive Director Tommy Hoffman interviews four Ha’atid (5th grade) campers about their camp experience and favorite camp activities.

HerzICast Ep. 11

July 26, 2024

Four campers join Tommy Hoffman to talk about chugim (activities) at Herzl Camp – They discuss Torah LARPing, Rock Climbing, Farm, and World League

HerzlCast Ep. 10

July 23, 2024

Today’s theme is SIBLINGS! Four campers join Executive Director Tommy Hoffman to talk about the special experience of sharing camp with siblings and cousins.