Emma Kaufmann Camp
Campers and staff don blue and white for EKC's Israel Day (Photo by Claire Lipman)
July 31, 2025, 10:24 am
New traditions and timeless pride shine at EKC’s annual Israel Day
"It’s the highlight of the summer that helps deepen our campers’ connection to Jewish identity and community.” — Aaron Cantor
By Andrew Rich
EKC campers enjoying a sunny day on Cheat Lake (Photo courtesy of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)
February 1, 2024, 10:00 am
One Happy Camper grants make camp more affordable
“Jewish overnight camp can be a transformative experience in a child’s journey of identity building, creating relationships and participating in a community."
By Justin Vellucci
Jonathan Bahm and campers at EKC in the summer of 2018 (Photo courtesy of Amy Bahm)
May 10, 2023, 11:01 am
A spectacular treehouse honors the life of ‘gentle giant’ Jonathan Bahm
Mason Solomon: Jonathan Bahm was a “pillar, literally in height, stature, but also in just the way he carried himself as an example that future staff members can look up to,”
By Toby Tabachnick
Top row, from left: Marcia Gelman, Larry Melnick, Larry Gelman; bottom row, from left: Ronnie Melnick, Linda Schachter, Barton Schachter (Photo courtesy of Barton Schachter)
January 24, 2023, 4:29 pm
Readers share treasured memories of camp
Those were the days...
By Toby Tabachnick
EKC campers enjoying a sunny day on Cheat Lake (Photo courtesy of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)
January 19, 2023, 9:57 am
EKC receives matching grant through Harold Grinspoon Foundation
“This support will give the camps the resources and tools to maintain and steward their current donors and attract new ones.”
By Justin Vellucci
Camper enjoys the classic outdoor summer pairing of popsicle sticks and beading at J&R Day Camp. Photo courtesy of Emma Curtis via Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
July 2, 2021, 9:51 am
Long anticipated: A successful start to summer camp 2021
Warm days and lots of laughter, welcome back
By Adam Reinherz
All Day at the J Shabbat (Photo provided by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)
November 17, 2020, 9:43 am
Emma Kaufmann Camp, JCC recognized for ‘culture of philanthropy’
Overnight camp wins the Harold Grinspoon Foundation – JCamp 180 Culture of Philanthropy Award
By David Rullo
My New Summer logo courtesy of Andrew Exler
June 7, 2020, 5:42 pm
My New Summer seeks to save this season – and those to come
Organization with Pittsburgh roots begins to sprout.
By Adam Reinherz
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
August 21, 2019, 9:28 pm
Personnel changes at the JCC
Familiar faces take on new roles at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh.
By Adam Reinherz
Color war breakout this summer involved landing a helicopter at the Jewish Community of Greater Pittsburgh's James and Rachel Levinson Day Camp. Photo courtesy of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
July 24, 2019, 12:42 pm
The art of a more inclusive color war
Century old summer camp tradition evolves while remaining true to its origins.
By Adam Reinherz
Brian Eglash, left, and Kim Salzman, far right, met with recipients of a medial arts scholarship for Ethiopian Israeli students, made possible by a recent anonymous donation to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. Photo courtesy of Kim Salzman
July 17, 2019, 12:09 pm
Grant brings opportunities to Ethiopian Israeli students
Anonymous donor ensures support of young Israelis of Ethiopian descent
By Adam Reinherz
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