Emily Barnard
A Farewell Letter from Elyem

Please click to read a letter of farewell from LAJF’s Director of Programs, Elyem Chej.

A Farewell Letter from Elyem
Emily Barnard
Camp Rising Sun Featured in Hudson Valley ...

We’re excited to be featured in the May 2026 issue of Hudson Valley Magazine! Click to learn more and read the article.

Camp Rising Sun Featured in Hudson Valley Magazine
Emily Barnard
The Helene Mattera Women's Brunch 2026

Enjoy photos from our annual Women’s Brunch, inaugurally named in honor of Helene Mattera. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

The Helene Mattera Women's Brunch 2026
Emily Barnard
Maple Syrup Day 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a super sweet, maple syrup-filled day at Camp Rising Sun this year! Click for photos from this year’s annual Maple Syrup Day.

Maple Syrup Day 2026
Emily Barnard
Congratulations to Our John Litsios Scholars

We’re excited to congratulate three members of our alumni community who were named as John Litsios Scholars and received a special off-cycle GEJ Scholarship award. Click to meet the scholars!

Congratulations to Our John Litsios Scholars

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