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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
Curriculum
Apply
Apply
Apply to be a Second Year
Legacy Campers at CRS
Summer Staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Alumni
Get Involved
Our Global Community
CRS Alumni Directory
Alumni Networks
Alumni Scholarships
Alumni Opportunities
Alumni Publications
Events
Upcoming Events
Private Events
Media
Blog
Podcast
Newsletter
Why Give
Why Give?
Ways to Give
CRS Sustainers
Planned Giving
Matching Gifts
Sponsor CRS Summer 2025!
Donate
July 3, 2025
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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
June 12, 2025
Emily Barnard
Meet Hrafnhildur, a.k.a Raven, Camp Co-Director

Get to know our Summer 2025 Team! Meet Hrafnhildur, also known as Raven, who is one of our Camp Directors this year.

Meet Hrafnhildur, a.k.a Raven, Camp Co-Director
June 4, 2025
Emily Barnard
CRS Summer 2025: A Statement from Camp ...

Hear from Camp Rising Sun 2025 Co-Directors, Nick and Raven, who share their vision for the Summer Season! Click to read more.

CRS Summer 2025: A Statement from Camp Co-Directors, Nick & Raven
Emily Barnard
February 10, 2025

CRS Women's Brunch 2025

Emily Barnard
February 10, 2025
CRS Women's Brunch 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual CRS Women’s Brunch! Click for photos from the event.

Emily Barnard
January 29, 2025

A Message from Helene

Emily Barnard
January 29, 2025
A Message from Helene

Click to read a special message from LAJF Executive Director, Helene Mattera.

Emily Barnard
December 18, 2024

A Special Message from Rick Richter

Emily Barnard
December 18, 2024
A Special Message from Rick Richter

A special message from Rick Richter. Click to read in full.

Emily Barnard
December 12, 2024

Give to Ethical Leadership this Giving Season!

Emily Barnard
December 12, 2024
Give to Ethical Leadership this Giving Season!

Make a gift to Camp Rising Sun this giving season and support ethical leadership! Click to read a special message from LAJF Executive Director, Helene Mattera.

Emily Barnard
November 4, 2024

10th Annual NYAA Picnic in Central Park

Emily Barnard
November 4, 2024
10th Annual NYAA Picnic in Central Park

This year was the 10th Annual CRS Alumni Picnic in Central Park! Thank you to the New York Alumni Association for hosting and for everyone who joined us. Click the post to check out photos from the event.

Emily Barnard
October 30, 2024

Annual LAJF Board Retreat 2024

Emily Barnard
October 30, 2024
Annual LAJF Board Retreat 2024

Read the highlights from our annual LAJF Board Retreat at Camp! Big thanks to the incredible members of our Board of Directors who volunteer their time and give their energy to ensure the foundation and CRS continue to thrive.

Emily Barnard
September 25, 2024

CRS World Reunion 2024 in Poland

Emily Barnard
September 25, 2024
CRS World Reunion 2024 in Poland

Thank you to all of the CRS Alums who gathered together in Poland for the World Reunion in September 2024! Click to check out photos from the weekend.

Emily Barnard
August 28, 2024

CRS Session II Photo Gallery

Emily Barnard
August 28, 2024
CRS Session II Photo Gallery

Check out photos from CRS Session II (Boys/Non-Binary) during the Summer 2024 season!

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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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