SHEMESH ENTERPRISES, LLC
CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

Who We Are ALL ARE WELCOME at Shalom Institute and Camp JCA Shalom. As the leading experiential Jewish education and retreat center in Southern California, we are proud to welcome everyone into our Big Jewish Tent. Our programs serve youth and adults representing diverse walks of Jewish life: from secular to orthodox, from LGBT to interfaith families, and from Russian, Persian and Israeli American communities to adults and children with disabilities. A premier center for experiential Jewish education and Jewish overnight camping, we serve more than 25,000 people year-round. We are nationally known for our programmatic excellence, community partnerships and for being a “green” leader in eco-friendly practices. In the 1960s, Camp JCA solidified itself as a group centered camp that aimed to provide campers an opportunity to have fun, be outdoors, and to develop a positive understanding of their Jewish identities. During this period, Camp JCA thrived with high enrollment and a great reputation in the community. To address growing demand, in 1972 a second location in Malibu was purchased and Camp JCA-Malibu was born. Due to the instability of the economy, from 1975 until 1985, Camp JCA had little growth. At this time a decision was made to close Barton Flats. The name was changed to Camp Sholom at Malibu and the camp became a more activity oriented than group centered. After the summer of 1985, the Jewish Community Centers Association decided to put “JCA” back in the name, finally making it Camp JCA Shalom and adding back the more group- centered approach. Today, the Shalom Institute runs educational retreats, holiday programs, family camps, festivals, farm programs, and provides outdoor adventure experiences and environmental education to Jewish organizations throughout the year. Camp JCA Shalom enrollment is at an all-time high, new programs are being created, and facilities are constantly being upgraded. We’re doing more online and less on paper! Each year, the Shalom Institute provides programs for over 60 synagogues, day schools, JCCs, and other Jewish communal institutions and serves as a popular retreat center for countless Jewish and secular organizations. If you are interested in being one of our partners in the coming year, A former Chaverim Unit Head and Head Counselor (2005 and 2006) and a Los Angeles native, Sarah is thrilled to be back part of the Shalom Institute team. Sarah has worked for a variety of organizations in the Jewish community, including Hillels, synagogues, and The Museum at Eldridge Street on New York’s Lower East Side. Sarah has a BA in history from UC Berkeley and an MPA in non-profit management from New York University. Sarah loves camp and is happy to be part of the year-round staff helping families experience the JCA magic! Shemesh Enterprises Director & Alumni Relations Coordinator Shalom Institute board members share the common goal of fulfilling our mission and guide the overall philosophy and direction of the Institute. They all bring broad vision and experience to this important task. Shemesh Enterprises Shemesh Enterprises Shalom Institute’s Shemesh Enterprises helps integrate young adults with special needs and diverse abilities into the community, and empowers them through meaningful employment, skill development, socialization, and provides them a purpose. Shemesh Enterprise employees – called Farm Fellows – work on Shemesh Organic Farm planting and harvesting, and creating our signature Shemesh Farms herb infused culinary salts, Malibu pink pepper, and spices which we sell at Shemesh Farm Stands at Los Angeles area Farmer’s Markets and on