Meet Miriam
Discover Your Impact. Give Generously this End of Year and Save on Taxes. For Seattle native Miriam Zana, Sephardic Adventure Camp isn’t just a summer tradition — it’s a family legacy. “My entire family has gone to SAC for a long, long time,” Miriam shares. “It was just kind of a thing that I did.” […]
From Spain to SAC: A Journey of Heritage, Heart, and Home
By Noa Levy Four years ago, I arrived at Sephardic Adventure Camp (SAC) not just as a counselor—but as someone in search of a deeper connection. My name is Noa Levy, I’m originally from Spain, and I now live in London. My journey to SAC began long before I ever packed my duffel bag or boarded a plane. Years […]
Return to SAC After 500 Years
This summer, we welcomed Golan and Annaelle to their first Sephardic Adventure Camp—a journey that was far more than a flight from Boston to Seattle. For over 500 years, their father’s family had hidden their Jewish heritage, dating back to the Spanish Inquisition. Raised with only hints of their Jewish roots—customs like refraining from sweeping […]
Return to SAC for Generations
Tanya and Jacob Owen’s connection to Sephardic Adventure Camp is rooted in family tradition. Jacob, his father and grandfather were all SAC camp directors, and the legacy has carried on through each generation. Their family journey with SAC formally began when their oldest son, then nine, joined the camp. At the time, the Owens were […]
Return to SAC from the Korean War
Zack’s connection to Sephardic Adventure Camp traces back to the early 1950s. During the Korean War, his grandfather Isaac—a child of Turkish immigrants and a native Ladino speaker—was stationed on the USS Midway, traveling to ports around the world. At each stop, Isaac sought out local Jewish communities, hoping to stay connected to his heritage. […]
