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About Us
Our Mission and History
Our Staff
Board of Directors
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Strategic Plan
Contact Us
Work With Us
Programs
Our Programs
Camp Rising Sun
The Ethical Leadership Experience
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July 15, 2025
Emily Barnard
Coming Home: A Warm Hello from Barry Fulton, ...

Meet Barry Fulton, LAJF’s new Executive Director! As a CRS alum, former Camp Director, and longtime board member, Barry’s journey with CRS comes full circle in this exciting new role. Barry shares more about what this role means to him in his welcome letter—click to read it!

Coming Home: A Warm Hello from Barry Fulton, LAJF's New Executive Director
July 14, 2025
Emily Barnard
Our 95th Anniversary Gala Honorees: Bill Dubey ...

Please join us on Saturday, October 25, 2025 for our 95th Anniversary Gala, where we will be honoring Bill Dubey and Helene Mattera for their decades of vision, care, and leadership. Read more here and register today!

July 9, 2025
Emily Barnard
Meet Jackson, Assistant Camp Director

Get to know our Summer 2025 Team! Meet Jackson, one of our Program Coordinators at LAJF and a Co-Assistant Camp Director.

Meet Jackson, Assistant Camp Director
July 9, 2025
Emily Barnard
Where Our Campers Come From—And Who We Miss ...

Each summer at Camp Rising Sun is a reminder of what’s possible when young people from around the world come together to grow, lead, and connect. This year, we’re thrilled to welcome an incredible and diverse group of campers, but we’re also reckoning with who isn’t here and why.

Click to read this open letter to the CRS community from LAJF Director of Programs, Elyem Chej.

Where Our Campers Come From—And Who We Miss This Year
July 3, 2025
Emily Barnard
Meet Chayel, Assistant Camp Director

Get to know our Summer 2025 Team! Meet Chayel, our Program Coordinator at LAJF and one of this summer’s Assistant Camp Directors.

Meet Chayel, Assistant Camp Director
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April 20, 2018
Friday Blog Post

Board Update: Spring 2018

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April 20, 2018
Friday Blog Post
Board Update: Spring 2018

Read updates from the Spring Board meeting in New York City, including updates on the Strategic Plan and transitions of incoming and outgoing members.

Tagged: Board Meeting

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April 13, 2018
Events, Friday Blog Post

CRS 2018 World Reunion in Israel

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April 13, 2018
Events, Friday Blog Post
CRS 2018 World Reunion in Israel

Today, we present a letter from the Israeli Alumni Association to the CRS community regarding the upcoming CRS World Reunion in Israel this September.

Tagged: Alumni Reunion, Alumni Events & Gatherings

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April 10, 2018
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Dutch Alumni Association: Annual Gathering 2018

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April 10, 2018
Alumni Association
Dutch Alumni Association: Annual Gathering 2018

On Saturday the 7th of April, the Dutch Alumni Association held its annual gathering in Amsterdam. Read about the event here.

Tagged: Alumni Events & Gatherings

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April 6, 2018
Friday Blog Post

CRS 2018: Second-Year Camper profiles

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April 6, 2018
Friday Blog Post
CRS 2018: Second-Year Camper profiles

Last week,  we introduced six of the 12 CRS 2018 second-year campers. This week, we introduce the remaining six.

Tagged: Summer 2018, Boys' Session, Girls' Session, Incoming Campers

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March 30, 2018
Fridays from Camp, Friday Blog Post

CRS 2018: Second-Year Camper profiles

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March 30, 2018
Fridays from Camp, Friday Blog Post
CRS 2018: Second-Year Camper profiles

Who are this year’s second-year campers? Read this week’s blog post to six of the CRS 2018 second-years and learn what they do at Camp. 

Tagged: Summer 2018, Incoming Campers, Camper Selection, Girls' Session, Boys' Session

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March 23, 2018
Friday Blog Post, Alumni Spotlight, Camper for Life

Camper For Life: Mike Saratovsky (‘98, ‘99)

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March 23, 2018
Friday Blog Post, Alumni Spotlight, Camper for Life
Camper For Life: Mike Saratovsky (‘98, ‘99)

This week’s blog features a conversation that Joseph Riddle had with Buildings and Ground committee member Mike Saratovsky (‘98, ‘99) about the impact CRS had on his life and career. Find out what “Camper for Life” means to Mike.

Tagged: Joseph Riddle, Alumni/ae Interview/s

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March 16, 2018
Friday Blog Post

Understanding the Visa Process

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March 16, 2018
Friday Blog Post
Understanding the Visa Process

Once selected, what is the next step for our international campers?  Today’s blog is about the the ins and outs of visas for Camp. To read about the importance of the J-1 visa for camp staff, click here.

Tagged: Incoming Campers, Summer 2018

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March 9, 2018
Alumni Spotlight, Women Leaders, Friday Blog Post

CRS alumnae in STEM

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March 9, 2018
Alumni Spotlight, Women Leaders, Friday Blog Post
CRS alumnae in STEM

In honor of International Women’s Day, this week’s blog features two CRS alumnae who are making strides in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. They discuss their work, challenges, and share career advice.
 

Tagged: Alumni Beings & Doings, Alumni/ae Interview/s, STEM

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LOUIS AUGUST JONAS FOUNDATION
6 RISING SUN LANE
RHINEBECK, NY, 12572, UNITED STATES
+1 (212) 686-1930
CONTACT@LAJF.ORG

The Louis August Jonas Foundation (LAJF) and Camp Rising Sun (CRS) have a long-held commitment to the principles of diversity, stemming from our mission. In that spirit, LAJF and CRS do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, nation of origin, gender, sex, or gender identity. 

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