The Joy of Allegra’s Bat Mitzvah at SAC
Two years ago in 2019, Allegra Isaac, then 11, and her 9-year-old brother David ventured to SAC for the first time from their hometown of Oakland, CA. They knew not a single camper at SAC prior to their arrival, and due to some homesickness challenges, things were honestly a bit rocky at the beginning. But […]
Toilet Seat Award Tradition and Lore
Back in the late 80’s SAC Co-Directors Lea Hanan and Simon Amiel went for a camp shopping run at the Eagle Hardware on Rainier Ave (where the Lowe’s is currently). As they were walking through the toilet seat aisle, Simon had a vision. Why not use a toilet seat (of course, one that is new […]
Savoring the Art of Boyiko Baking at SAC!
You could tell something delicious was going on when you walked into the dining hall at SAC on Wednesday, June 30th. That’s because Joy Maimon and her daughter Rosie Maimon (both of Seattle) were baking Cheese Boyikos with the SAC campers. The smell of these savory parmesan cookies permeated the air. Cabin by cabin filed […]
SAC by the Numbers!
The lead-up to SAC 2021 was long-awaited and met with much uncertainty after our 2020 season was canceled due to Covid. Like the rest of the world, our families and staff had to contend with a host of unknowns! Now that we are on the ground in Cle Elum, WA, and SAC 2021 is successfully […]
Una Kantika, Una Estoryika Series – (One Song, One Story)
Our loyal SAC supporter Al Maimon, inspired this project of Una Kantika, Una Estoryika (One Song, One Story), as a way to share our story and connect to our organization’s history and community members. We especially appreciate this idea during a time when we all need inspiration and support in the way of beautiful melodies […]
An interview with Julia Owen about her experience working in the COVID ICU at NYU Hospital
Former SAC Assistant Director, Julia Owen shares her experience working on the front-line at NYU hospital and connects her current work back to SAC. Beth Jacoby: How did you end up in the NYU Hospital critical care COVID Unit? Julia Owen: As the need for more beds for COVID patients grew, our hospital started converting […]
In Memoriam – Rabbi Solomon Maimon A’H
It is because of Rabbi Maimon’s vision, energy, and enthusiasm, that hundreds of campers, counselors, and staff members have become more connected to their Judaism and Sephardic heritage through Sephardic Adventure Camp. He has left us a rich legacy to uphold. Three of our SAC Community Members recently shared their memories of Rabbi Solomon […]
Reflections – SAC CIT Program 2019
Our SAC CIT Program this year included 14 participants from Vancouver BC, Los Angeles, CA, Seattle, WA, Boca Raton, Fl, Rochester, NY and Riverdale, NY. The team was lead by staff members Roxanna Sikavi, Raphael Alcabes and Quinn Rose. Here are some reflections of the program: Bodhi Zick, Seattle, WA. Last year was my first […]
A Flavor of Sephardic Baking at SAC
This year at SAC we are providing a Sephardic baking activity for all bunks. Seattle community member, Joy Maimon has joined our staff to offer the ultimate in experiential, (and very delicious), Sephardic learning. Joy previously served as a SAC board member for 8 years and remains very invested in our organization. Our Sephardic baking […]
Pasa Punto, Pasa Mundo – A Moment Passes, A World Passes: Ground-breaking Sephardic Education at Camp
This year at SAC, we’re bringing Sephardic Education, Language, and Culture to the forefront of our camper and staffer experience. Our Camp theme, En La Kaza Mueva – In the New Home focuses on the Sephardic experience in the Ottoman Empire. Each bunk is named after a Sephardic city, like Salonika, Sarajevo, Rhodes, or Tekirdag, […]
