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Jim Mittenthal
Dr. David Abusch-Magder is the head of school at Epstein.
April 14, 2021, 3:03 pm
Gender Pronouns and Identities in Jewish Education
Jewish schools and camps learn to embrace their LGBTQ+ participants, allowing them to express themselves and recognizing their distinct identities.
By Nathan Posner
The new ropes course is shown at the MJCCA in Dunwoody.
April 14, 2021, 2:55 pm
Camps Return with New Activities, Facilities
The first summer post-COVID closures for Jewish Atlantan campers promises new offerings for them to explore.
By Nathan Posner
The Den at Camp Barney Medintz will provide a soothing space for campers.
February 24, 2021, 1:57 pm
Barney Medintz To Open ‘The Den’
New sensory cabin being built largely with donation from Atlantans Gail and Lyons Heyman.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
Located in the North Georgia mountains, near Cleveland, Ga., “Camp Barney” annually attracts more than 1,200 boys and girls, ages 8 to 16, from throughout the southeastern United States and beyond.
January 22, 2020, 12:39 pm
Georgia Camps to Address Mental Health, Disabilities
Camp Barney Medintz and URJ Camp Coleman are grateful for a new Yedid Nefesh (beloved soul) grant to help address mental health at camp.
By Roni Robbins
Campers enjoy a "Coleman Rocks" Shabbat
January 22, 2020, 11:41 am
Camp Bonds Foster Jewish Continuity
Heading into a new decade, Jewish summer camp has the unique capacity to continue to not only provide fun Jewish experiences but build stronger year-round connections.
By Paula Baroff
Scuba diving lessons at the Camp Barney Medintz pool.
July 31, 2019, 1:47 pm
Camps Evolve to Meet Needs of New Generation
Each summer, a steady stream of eager campers arrive and fill the bunks of Jewish camps located throughout the North Georgia mountains to swim, socialize and more.
By Debbie Diamond
Campers and staff enjoy aquatics on the lake at Camp Barney Medintz.
March 13, 2019, 1:17 pm
Jewish Camp Leaders Talk Staffing Challenges
College students are beginning their internship hunts earlier than ever before. One side effect is that camps are struggling to retain staff members year after year.
By Eddie Samuels
Rabbi Brad Levenberg (left), Bobby Harris and Beth Schafer lead a Facebook Live healing service Feb. 15, the day after Camp Coleman alumna Alyssa Alhadeff, 14, was killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
March 12, 2018, 5:36 pm
Jewish Camps Offer Refuge After Tragedies
Coleman, Ramah Darom and Barney Medintz staff and campers grieve before gathering for summer again.
By Sarah Moosazadeh
July 3, 2015, 11:36 am
Innovators: Jim Mittenthal
By Atlanta Jewish Times
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