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About Us
Our Mission and History
Our Staff
Board of Directors
Financial Reports
Strategic Plan
Contact Us
Work With Us
Programs
Our Programs
Camp Rising Sun
The Ethical Leadership Experience
Custom Programs for Schools & Groups
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Apply to be a Second Year
Legacy Campers at CRS
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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
June 27, 2025
Emily Barnard
Camp Rising Sun Israel 2025 Seminar Program

The CRS Israel Selection Committee hosted a three-day seminar in Jerusalem for incoming 2025 campers. It was a transformative experience, equipping the selected campers with the tools, perspectives, and community to represent Israel thoughtfully at CRS. Click to read about it.

Camp Rising Sun Israel 2025 Seminar Program
June 23, 2025
Emily Barnard
Meet Nick, Camp Co-Director

Get to know our Summer 2025 Team! Meet Nick, who is one of our Camp Directors this year.

Meet Nick, Camp Co-Director
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September 7, 2022
CRS TIMES, Camp Life

VCRS 2022 BLOG

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September 7, 2022
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VCRS 2022 BLOG

This blog post is brought to you by Session 2 of 2022 Virtual CRS. Read on to hear about their Virtual Camp Rising Sun experience!

Tagged: Virtual CRS, Projects, Summer 2022

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August 19, 2022
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VCRS 2022 ThaBlog

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August 19, 2022
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VCRS 2022 ThaBlog

The Session 1 VCRS blog project hereby presents to you: ThaBlog

Tagged: CRS Times, Virtual Programs, Virtual CRS, The Ethical Leadership Experience

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August 1, 2022
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CRS Times 2022 - Week IV

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August 1, 2022
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CRS Times 2022 - Week IV

The fourth and final CRS Times edition of 2022 ; The last week of Camp was full of memories and emotions. Read ahead to take a peak into the last week of our 2022 in-person program!

Tagged: camp rising sun

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July 25, 2022
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CRS Times 2022 - Week III

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July 25, 2022
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CRS Times 2022 - Week III

This blog post is brought to you by first year campers, Veera and Daniela. Read on and take a sneak peek into what’s been going on at CRS!

Tagged: camp rising sun

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July 18, 2022
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CRS Times 2022 - Week II

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July 18, 2022
Camp News, Camp Life, CRS TIMES
CRS Times 2022 - Week II

This blog post is brought to you by first year camper, Irene. Read on and take a sneak peek into what’s been going on at Camp Rising Sun!

Tagged: camp rising sun

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July 10, 2022
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CRS Times 2022- Week I

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July 10, 2022
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CRS Times 2022- Week I

Welcome to the first issue of the 2022 CRS Times! This blog post is brought to you by CRS second-year campers Ananya and Jenna. Read on and take a sneak peek into what’s been going on at CRS!

Tagged: ca, camp rising sun

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July 6, 2022

News and Events from the College Student Network

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July 6, 2022
News and Events from the College Student Network

Over the past year the CRS College Student Network has worked tirelessly to connect young alumni to more experienced alumni mentors with the aim of providing knowledge and insight into the college application process.

Tagged: Alumni Opportunities, College Network

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June 27, 2022

Corona preparedness at Camp Rising Sun 2022.

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June 27, 2022
Corona preparedness at Camp Rising Sun 2022.

This year, part of that preparation is carefully drafting a COVID response document so our campers and staff have a safe trip to and from camp.

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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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