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From emergency relief to summer camps, every program we run is rooted in the sacred obligation to care for one another.
Camp Eitz Chaim
Wholesome fun, fresh air, friendships — Shabbos, kashrus, yiddishkeit, oxygen for the year.
Each summer, 2,500 Jewish children and teens across the former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and beyond spend three transformative weeks at Camp Eitz Chaim. For many, it is the first time they daven, keep kosher, or celebrate Shabbos. For all of them, it is a memory that lasts a lifetime.
Jewish children and teens in the FSU are growing up with the aftereffects of communism. Broken families, dysfunction, and difficult family dynamics are the norm. Camp provides a connection — often everlasting friendships — with counselors from America and Israel, a chance to be in a wholesome, healthy Jewish environment.
"Each one is a shining star"
— Etz Chaim Moscow camp song, 2025
This Summer's Camps
Stories from Camp
Liza, age 11, begged for her own siddur — she wanted it above any of the prizes and candies camp gives out. Because she needs a siddur to be able to continue to daven at home.
Liza, age 11
Michael from Kaliningrad came to camp as a camper 5 years ago, then came back before heading off to yeshiva in Yerushalayim. He told us that Camp Eitz Chaim played a major role in his decision to attend.
Michael, Kaliningrad
Sura grew up in camp, became frum in camp, and now — on her own, with tremendous strength — lives a frum life, despite the fact that her family is not.
Sura
Beata decided in grade 6 that after what she had learned in Eitz Chaim, she could no longer be in a mixed school. She applied to the Chabad school on her own. Today her entire family is frum.
Beata
Sponsor a Camp Experience
$1,800
Sponsor a Camper
Send one child to camp for a full 3 weeks — covering everything from meals to memories.
Give Now$18,000
Sponsor a Shabbos
Cover all three Shabbos meals for every camper — a weekly celebration they'll remember.
Give Now$100,000
Sponsor a Week's Meals
Feed all 2,500 campers for an entire week — 3 meals a day, 7 days straight.
Give NowBeyond the Camps
Humanitarian Aid
Emergency relief, food security, medical support, and disaster response for Jewish communities in crisis around the world.
Jewish Education
Funding schools, teachers, and learning materials so the next generation can inherit the richness of Jewish tradition and identity.
Community Well-being
Supporting synagogues, cultural centers, and social services that keep Jewish communities vibrant, connected, and resilient.
Help Us Send a Child to Camp
Three weeks of camp can change the trajectory of a Jewish child's life. Your gift makes it possible.
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