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Executive Director Tommy Hoffman interviews two campers and their Ozrim about the experience of planning, leading, and participating in Shabbat services—and the lasting impact it has on their camp journey.

Executive Director Tommy Hoffman interviews the Bikkurim (Color Wars) captains as they reflect on the excitement, leadership, and ruach that make this iconic Herzl tradition one of the most unforgettable […]

Executive Director Tommy Hoffman interviews four Ha’atid (5th grade) campers about their first experiences at Herzl, from favorite activities to the new friendships and fun that made their summer unforgettable.

Four campers join Executive Director Tommy Hoffman to talk all things chugim—Herzl’s daily activities. From Torah LARPing and Rock Climbing to the Farm and World League, they share what makes […]

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 […]

Today’s theme is siblings! Four campers join Executive Director Tommy Hoffman to share what it’s like to experience Herzl Camp alongside siblings and cousins—from shared traditions to making memories together […]

On their last full day at camp, four Second Session campers join Executive Director Tommy Hoffman to reflect on their favorite moments, memorable traditions, and what they’ll take home from […]

To close out the last full day of Second Session, Executive Director Tommy Hoffman sits down with four happy campers to talk water Zumba, favorite Herzl traditions, and everything in […]

Executive Director Tommy Hoffman sits down with Yoni Buckman, Herzl’s 2025 Scholar-in-Residence from UnPacked, to talk about helping campers and staff explore the complex and nuanced story of Israel and […]

Welcome back to HerzlCast! Two Kadimah campers and two Kadimah staffers join Executive Director Tommy Hoffman to share what it’s like to experience this iconic 9th grade program—through both camper […]