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(A precursor to this article: I went a little heavier than normal, but if you’re a follower of Herzl’s Ted Talk…you know that there is plenty of fun on the short horizon!)

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.

Working at Summer Camp or Taking an Internship: Our Summer Staff Shouldn’t Have to Choose For generations, working at summer camp has been a transformative experience for young people, helping […]

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

Week 7 Good Evening –  It’s the final Shabbat of the summer. How could it be the final week already? Have I really worn my Shabbat whites eight times? Do […]