Friedman’s talents and experience led to Camp formation

By Ted Friedman (As published in the June/July '08 Shalom)

     A broad range of experiences helped form Sue Friedman’s determination to spearhead the formation of Camp Shalom 30 years ago. Sue’s first job out of college, from 1953 to 1956, was as Girl Scout camp... continue

Camp Shalom remembered fondly as 40th anniversary nears

By Greta Friedman Rothschild (As published in the April '08 Shalom)

     Camp Shalom: my first defining Jewish camping experience. From the incredible work of such visionaries as my mom, Sue Friedman, Carol Wirtschafter (the first director), and a group of determined women... continue

Camp Shalom marks the big 4-0: Community-wide celebration planned

By Judy Levine (As published in the June/July '08 Shalom)

     During the fall of 1967, a group of nine moms, inspired by Sue Friedman, recognized the need for a Jewish day camp here in Central Kentucky. In those days, there was no CKJF and no formal mechanism for ... continue

Camp Shalom experiences accumulate

By Rachel Heller (As published in the June/July '08 Shalom)

     Summer is here, and that means Camp Shalom will be here soon. For almost half my life, Camp Shalom has been a part of my summers. I’ve gone from camper to counselor and from counselor to group leader. I’ve made so many friends and watched so many... continue

Camp Shalom, 1971:

By Charlotte Baer (As published in the March '08 Shalom)

     Diary of a very unlikely camp counselor

     My memories of being assistant director at Camp Shalom are vague. Through a haze, I see an early morning at Carol’s house. What are we doing? We are filling her station wagon ... continue