JAMers Most Meaningful Experiences of Week 1
I felt it incredibly inspiring, in light of our mission here, to visit the monuments honoring our past great presidents. Remembering their accomplishments gave me hope that one day we will return the US to the glory of their respective periods.
-Rachel G.
The experience of being in DC and being with a great group of people.
-Daniel W.
Going through life, we often assume that we know everything about those close to us, and I think the same is true of religious views. As a Conservative Jew, I have the tendency to assume that I know all there is about the Reform and Orthodox movements. The panel on pluralism corrected that assumption and led me to really think hard and ask more questions about other movements. The program made me realize how much more there is to know about my own religious practice.
-Susanna S.
Working with the children at the WMSG has been one of the most rewarding experiences of Summer JAM. While I had high expectations for the service project initially, words cannot descrive how much of an impact the students at WMSG have had on me. It may sound cliché, but I can only hope that I’ve impacted these girls the way they’ve impacted me.
-Jessica G.
I loved meeting new people from all over the country. This is the first place I’ve been where everyone is incredibly nice and open to different ideas and opinions. This is the most unique and inspiring experiences—and one of the best summers—I’ve ever had!
-Rebecca S.
I decided to read the Torah from the beginning.
-Cara L.
Connecting with the children at the refuee day camp. The class relates religion and world today.
It’s very inspirational, how I have grown as a Jew and person.
-Jenn B.
My most meaningful experience was bonding with everyone and getting to understand them though Apples to Apples.
-Jesse B.
Working with homeless children at Bright Beginnings was such a great experience. I really think I made a difference.
-Eryca S.
The Pluarlism Panel [about major denominations of Judasim], because I learned information about Judaism I didn’t know before.
-Rachel B.
Working with refugee children has truly opened my eyes to the true meaning of Tzelem Elohim, that all life is created in the image of G-d.
-Adam A.
I loved Bike the Sites because it was so much more fun that I expected it to be, and it was a great bonding experience and fun way to see the sites.
-Alexi D.
I have truly enjoyed the bipartisan views of this amazing program. Everything has been so meaningful and I’m having the best summer ever.
-Nick S.
I love it; the staff, the people, and the learning is awesome
-Rachel B.
I’ve enjoyed talking with fellow JAMers about different sects of Judaism. My class has taught me a lot and ways to advocate for economic justice
-Rachel G.
So far I have become closer with every JAMer than I am with most people at my school
-Jordan H.
Them most meaningful moment at JAM was volunteering at the Washington Middle School for Girls. I have learned that I have so many opportunities to help people and I should take advantage of those opportunities.
-Susannah G.
On our second day working with the refugee children, the boy I had been working with the day before smiled at me and said ‘Naomi, come sit by me.’
-Naomi N.
Friday night ruach was great!
-Natalie S.
First entering my service project, working with refugee children, I thought I would make them happy, but the truth is after three visits, they’ve taught me more than I could ever hope to teach them.
-Ali P.
Going to services at Adat Shalom was such a great experience. I loved how the temple had such an overwhelming feeling of community and love.
-Mandy R.
For me, the most meaningful moment was the Havdallah at the Lincoln Memorial, because of the significance of prayer and setting.
-Jon W.
The most meaningful experience this past week was in my service project/class when we took these theoretical concepts of war and combined them win concrete interactions with real refugee children who have experienced the true and horrific consequences of war.
-Rachel B.
It was very meaningful to walk the White House and hear Jewish Liaison/Policy advisor to President Bush because he represents our community to the most powerful man in the world.
-Daniel M.
Most meaningful experience was getting ot meet so many different types of Jews and be able to embrace my Judaism.
-Cassie S.
The most meaningful moment for me was the panel because I was able to learn about the different sects in Judaism! It helped me gain knowledge and grow as a person.
-Corrine T.
Visiting the Reconstructionist synagogue [has been the most meaningful experience on JAM so far]. It was the most inspirational service I ever attended and unlike anything I have seen before.
-Erica S.
When we were crossing over the line it was really amazing to learn about other people’s view.
-Caitlin W.
Biking through DC! I had so much fun with everyone. I didn’t realize how much fun being Jewish could be!
-Rachel P.
When I went to Bright Beginnings, I expected to see malnourished and underdressed children, but I found well-dressed and extremely well-behaved children, who wanted to play like any other kid, despite the fact that they were homeless.
-Chloe S.
Everything! Meeting with people, experience Judaism with my peers, and meeting girls at my service project [Washington Middle School for Girls] and making them believe that their dreams are real.
-Brianne E.
Bike riding was my most meaningful experience here. I overcame many obstacles by biking the sites and it was a great bonding experience.
-Danielle S.
I loved the nighttime monument tour. It was really moving and the sights are amplified ten-fold in the dark.
-Jaclyn S.
I loved meeting new people. It was meaningful because everyone on this program is very open to meeting new people even if they came with people they know.
-Sam H.
At the Institute of Peace, we did a simulation role playing for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and watching other teens, finally, really, truly see the other side of the debate was inspiring. Too often as Jews we talk about the importance of being open-minded while we ourselves aren’t able to exercise the value so it is so great when we are able to put into action our education and learning.
-Rachel L.
I was walking with some chicos and a chica and we like became friends in such a weird way. It was like, we knew we were supposed to be friends and then…KABAM, we were clicked! I love Summer JAM.
-Ilana H.
I expected to learn about pluralism during our classes, but I really enjoyed talking about it in our free time also. We can learn a lot and are interested in each other.
-Sara F.
-Rachel G.
The experience of being in DC and being with a great group of people.
-Daniel W.
Going through life, we often assume that we know everything about those close to us, and I think the same is true of religious views. As a Conservative Jew, I have the tendency to assume that I know all there is about the Reform and Orthodox movements. The panel on pluralism corrected that assumption and led me to really think hard and ask more questions about other movements. The program made me realize how much more there is to know about my own religious practice.
-Susanna S.
Working with the children at the WMSG has been one of the most rewarding experiences of Summer JAM. While I had high expectations for the service project initially, words cannot descrive how much of an impact the students at WMSG have had on me. It may sound cliché, but I can only hope that I’ve impacted these girls the way they’ve impacted me.
-Jessica G.
I loved meeting new people from all over the country. This is the first place I’ve been where everyone is incredibly nice and open to different ideas and opinions. This is the most unique and inspiring experiences—and one of the best summers—I’ve ever had!
-Rebecca S.
I decided to read the Torah from the beginning.
-Cara L.
Connecting with the children at the refuee day camp. The class relates religion and world today.
It’s very inspirational, how I have grown as a Jew and person.
-Jenn B.
My most meaningful experience was bonding with everyone and getting to understand them though Apples to Apples.
-Jesse B.
Working with homeless children at Bright Beginnings was such a great experience. I really think I made a difference.
-Eryca S.
The Pluarlism Panel [about major denominations of Judasim], because I learned information about Judaism I didn’t know before.
-Rachel B.
Working with refugee children has truly opened my eyes to the true meaning of Tzelem Elohim, that all life is created in the image of G-d.
-Adam A.
I loved Bike the Sites because it was so much more fun that I expected it to be, and it was a great bonding experience and fun way to see the sites.
-Alexi D.
I have truly enjoyed the bipartisan views of this amazing program. Everything has been so meaningful and I’m having the best summer ever.
-Nick S.
I love it; the staff, the people, and the learning is awesome
-Rachel B.
I’ve enjoyed talking with fellow JAMers about different sects of Judaism. My class has taught me a lot and ways to advocate for economic justice
-Rachel G.
So far I have become closer with every JAMer than I am with most people at my school
-Jordan H.
Them most meaningful moment at JAM was volunteering at the Washington Middle School for Girls. I have learned that I have so many opportunities to help people and I should take advantage of those opportunities.
-Susannah G.
On our second day working with the refugee children, the boy I had been working with the day before smiled at me and said ‘Naomi, come sit by me.’
-Naomi N.
Friday night ruach was great!
-Natalie S.
First entering my service project, working with refugee children, I thought I would make them happy, but the truth is after three visits, they’ve taught me more than I could ever hope to teach them.
-Ali P.
Going to services at Adat Shalom was such a great experience. I loved how the temple had such an overwhelming feeling of community and love.
-Mandy R.
For me, the most meaningful moment was the Havdallah at the Lincoln Memorial, because of the significance of prayer and setting.
-Jon W.
The most meaningful experience this past week was in my service project/class when we took these theoretical concepts of war and combined them win concrete interactions with real refugee children who have experienced the true and horrific consequences of war.
-Rachel B.
It was very meaningful to walk the White House and hear Jewish Liaison/Policy advisor to President Bush because he represents our community to the most powerful man in the world.
-Daniel M.
Most meaningful experience was getting ot meet so many different types of Jews and be able to embrace my Judaism.
-Cassie S.
The most meaningful moment for me was the panel because I was able to learn about the different sects in Judaism! It helped me gain knowledge and grow as a person.
-Corrine T.
Visiting the Reconstructionist synagogue [has been the most meaningful experience on JAM so far]. It was the most inspirational service I ever attended and unlike anything I have seen before.
-Erica S.
When we were crossing over the line it was really amazing to learn about other people’s view.
-Caitlin W.
Biking through DC! I had so much fun with everyone. I didn’t realize how much fun being Jewish could be!
-Rachel P.
When I went to Bright Beginnings, I expected to see malnourished and underdressed children, but I found well-dressed and extremely well-behaved children, who wanted to play like any other kid, despite the fact that they were homeless.
-Chloe S.
Everything! Meeting with people, experience Judaism with my peers, and meeting girls at my service project [Washington Middle School for Girls] and making them believe that their dreams are real.
-Brianne E.
Bike riding was my most meaningful experience here. I overcame many obstacles by biking the sites and it was a great bonding experience.
-Danielle S.
I loved the nighttime monument tour. It was really moving and the sights are amplified ten-fold in the dark.
-Jaclyn S.
I loved meeting new people. It was meaningful because everyone on this program is very open to meeting new people even if they came with people they know.
-Sam H.
At the Institute of Peace, we did a simulation role playing for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and watching other teens, finally, really, truly see the other side of the debate was inspiring. Too often as Jews we talk about the importance of being open-minded while we ourselves aren’t able to exercise the value so it is so great when we are able to put into action our education and learning.
-Rachel L.
I was walking with some chicos and a chica and we like became friends in such a weird way. It was like, we knew we were supposed to be friends and then…KABAM, we were clicked! I love Summer JAM.
-Ilana H.
I expected to learn about pluralism during our classes, but I really enjoyed talking about it in our free time also. We can learn a lot and are interested in each other.
-Sara F.
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