Bais Chana Jewish Un-Camp

A judgment-free zone for independent-thinking Jewish teen girls like you

The Jewish UnCamp is an inclusive, open-minded program where Jewish teens girls, 15-19, explore Judaism, expand their minds and meet their new best friends from around the world. Hike the great outdoors, paint to your heart’s content, go kayaking or drum with new friends, try your hand at ceramics, do slam poetry and comedy improv, and get your handwriting analyzed. Sample the nightly “Question Box” session: What does it mean to be a Jew today and why should I care? What should we do about antisemitism? What does Judaism say about anxiety and depression, love and marriage, technology and culture, gender issues and world peace? What are our responsibilities to ourselves and to others?

Meet The Director

Hinda Leah Sharfstein

Hinda Leah Sharfstein is the Executive Director of Bais Chana Women International (BCWI), a non-profit organization that creates a space for Jewish girls and women from all backgrounds to explore Jewish teachings, texts and traditions, and get the guidance they need in today's world. Jewish UnCamp is a project of BCWI, which currently runs a full schedule of virtual programs with participants signing in from around the globe. BCWI runs a dozen camps and retreats annually across the US including Snorkel & Study for college students, Jewish UnCamp for teens, Single Jewish Moms Connect, learning retreats for women 55+ and intergenerational Live & Learn retreats.