Welcome to The Alumni Insider, a quarterly newsletter to build connections between alumni.
Share a story, keep us posted and stay connected! Submit any news or updates that you would like to see in our next issue to by clicking here.

We are looking for former campers and staff to get involved on our newly formed alumni committee. If you are interested in learning more, please email Ellen Finestone at ekfinestone@gmail.com
Digital Yearbooks & Alumni Website
Imagine the ability to find long lost CYJ friends, network professionally within the vast Camp Young Judaea Midwest alumni and parent community, and catch-up on alumni life-cycle and milestone events. Check out our brand new Alumni page and get connected today!

We have almost every yearbook digitized just for you!
Click here to start exploring!
2020 Donor Appreciation Event Recap
On March 7, we welcomed award-winning author, Adeena Sussman for our
2020 Donor Appreciation Event, moderated by CYJ alum, Julie Ruskin Ohana. We learned how to create perfect Pitaquiles and Tahini Smoothies.

Would you like to watch the event replay? Click here to view and subscribe to the official YouTube Channel of CYJ Midwest.
February Event Recaps
Thank you for participating in our Kudo Board. Click here to view all that was posted. It was a place for alumni to share memories, photos, and appreciation.

Thank you to Ellen Finestone and the CYJ Alumni Committee for organizing and raising $230 toward the #BringItHome Campaign.
On February 14, veterans Jon Lowe, Dan Vogel & Alex Charney Cohen told stories about their time in the service and how their experience at CYJ impacted their careers and lives. The event was attended by over 60 people and moderated by Board of Directors member, Barbara Baumann.

Click here to view the replay on YouTube.
We want to hear your ideas about future alumni specific programs!
Send an email to Robin Anderson with your ideas by clicking here.
Give Back to CYJ
CYJ Midwest has launched our CYJ Forever Legacy Society to ensure future generations can share in this legacy and to give you an opportunity to continue to be a part of our future, forever. Click here for more information.
Don't forget to shop through Amazon Smile for donations to CYJ Midwest when you shop Amazon. Just go to www.smile.amazon.com for the exact same products and Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase.
Summer 2021
Do you have a future second generation CYJ camper in your house? Check out our 2021 dates & rates. We would love to add YOUR name to the list of alumni sending their children for our upcoming summer.
Good & Welfare
Mazel Tov to....

Ian Israel and wife Jennifer on the birth of Owen Simon on October 13th.

Dan Tobes and wife Erin on the birth of Oscar Wyatt Tobes on January 29th.

Brian Horwitz and wife Deena on the birth of Theodore Alister on January 30th.
Alumni In The News
JCamp 180 is super excited to announce Cohort 3 participants of the Leadership Engagement and Advancement Program for Camp Board/Committee Chairs...

Mazel Tov to our CYJ Midwest Alum and Board of Directors incoming President, Barbara Baumann as member of the Cohort 3 LEAPers. We are so proud of you!
Boardified is thrilled to announce the leaders selected for Cohort 5 of our signature Board Member Institute...


Mazel Tov to CYJ Midwest Alum and Board of Directors member, Cheryl Wilson Hanson, who is representing CYJ Midwest in Cohort 5 of the Board Member Institute. We are so proud of you!