Jeremy J. Fingerman, at The Blogs

Aug 16, 2024, 1:20 AM

Julius "Julie" Eisen z”l
Foundation for Jewish Camp

In memory of Julius Eisen z”l On Tuesday, the Jewish people observed Tisha B’Av (9th day of Av), a solemn day on the Jewish calendar during which we mourn the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and other tragedies...

Jul 18, 2024, 11:40 PM

Even in Darkness, Jewish Camp Reminds Us to Pursue Joy

From Israeli hostages remaining in captivity to the rising fever of global antisemitism, the heartbreak of Oct. 7 and the days since feels endless. We cannot ignore this pain. But neither can we let ourselves drown under its weight....

Jun 7, 2024, 8:20 PM

Cornerstone: Shema…Listen to Hear

“I realized how valuable it is to just listen. I don't do it enough, but I'm going to make a change.” –FJC Cornerstone Participant 2024 Now in its 22nd year, Foundation for Jewish Camp’s annual Cornerstone Fellowship is our longest running and...

May 10, 2024, 12:57 AM

To New Beginnings

As we mark the new Hebrew month of Iyar, I am thinking a lot about new beginnings. 40 years ago next week, I joined in the academic procession to receive my undergraduate degree from Columbia University. The skies were overcast...

Apr 19, 2024, 12:00 AM

Our Holiday of Hope

We will soon gather for the Passover Seder, yet we know this year’s celebration of the holiday will be tempered by our collective experiences since October 7th. How can we celebrate our Zman Cheruteinu – time of our redemption...

Mar 15, 2024, 7:23 AM

Purim – Embracing Action

With Daylight Savings Time commencing this week, we can anticipate more light and warmth ahead, a welcome change after a difficult and long five months of darkness and anxiety. For many, these longer days also bring the excitement of...

Feb 9, 2024, 12:19 AM

Recognizing Visionary ‘Multipliers’

I have just returned from New Orleans where I had the great thrill and honor of accepting the prestigious Hedley S. Dimock Award from the American Camp Association (ACA) on behalf of Elisa Spungen Bildner and Rob Bildner, the...

Jan 11, 2024, 11:22 PM

More Light, More Strength

I recently returned from my second trip to Israel since October 7th – this time to help welcome my first grandchild into the Jewish people at his Brit Milah. I had not been fully prepared for how emotional I...

Nov 16, 2023, 11:23 PM

A Community United, Proud, and Strong!

On Tuesday, I stood shoulder-to-shoulder with 300,000 fellow Jews, allies, and supporters at the March for Israel in Washington, DC. We came together in record numbers – united, proud, and strong – to rally for Israel, to free hostages,...

Oct 13, 2023, 12:35 AM

We Stand Together As One

Like all of you, I have a sad and heavy heart. No words can adequately express our brokenness and distress, our pain, fear, and devastation. Each one of us has been touched personally. “Ain Milim – There Are No...

About Me

Jeremy J. Fingerman has served as CEO of Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) since 2010. Prior to joining FJC, he had a highly-regarded 20+ year career in Consumer Packaged Goods, beginning at General Mills, Inc, then at Campbell Soup Company, where he served as president of its largest division, US Soup. In 2005, he was recruited to serve as CEO of Manischewitz. Jeremy, a former board Vice-Chair of JPRO (the network of Jewish communal professionals), received the 2023 Bernard Reisman Award for Professional Excellence from Brandeis University.