Foundation for Jewish Camp Appoints Brett Lubarsky as Director of New England Regional Center
Lubarsky to lead FJC’s new regional hub expanding the impact of Jewish camps across New England.
BOSTON — Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) announced today that Brett Lubarsky, a veteran Jewish communal professional with over two decades of experience in youth engagement and Jewish camp, has begun his position as the inaugural director of FJC’s New England regional center.
Announced in September by FJC and Combined Jewish Philanthropies, with additional financial support from The Krupp Foundation, the center will work to deepen support for Jewish day and overnight camps across the region; help camps deliver safe, joyful, and meaningful Jewish experiences for thousands of young people; and offer new scholarship opportunities for campers.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome Brett Lubarsky to the FJC team to lead our New England regional center. His roots in the local community and track record of engaging Jewish communities make him the ideal leader for this important role,” said Jamie Simon, CEO of Foundation for Jewish Camp. “Brett’s leadership will be instrumental in increasing the number of Jewish kids going to camp and providing camps with the resources they need to thrive in the flourishing New England region.”
Most recently, Lubarsky served as director of Jewish communal life at Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, where he focused on capacity building, professional development and networking for Jewish communal professionals. He has also previously held leadership positions at the Jewish Teen Initiative of Greater Boston, URJ Eisner Camp, Camp Bauercrest, URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy, Camp Pembroke and the JCC Maccabi Games.
“Jewish camp is one of the most joyful and transformative entry points into Jewish life, shaping identity, belonging, and leadership for generations,” said Brett Lubarsky, Director of the FJC’s New England regional center. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to join Foundation for Jewish Camp and to bring my experience in youth and teen engagement, professional development, and community partnership to this work. I look forward to collaborating with colleagues and community leaders across New England to help strengthen camps, invest in talent, and expand the impact of Jewish camp experiences.”
FJC’s regional model embeds local expertise and relationships to serve camps and communities more effectively. Since launching its first center on the West Coast (Los Angeles) in 2019, FJC has expanded to the Midwest (Chicago) and Southeast (Atlanta), with each center tailored to its local ecosystem but united in convening stakeholders, strengthening staff, providing local funding to camps, offering advisory support, and inspiring families to send their kids to Jewish camp. The New England center is FJC’s fourth, and brings the organization’s approach to the region’s dozens of day and overnight camps.
Lubarsky joins Foundation for Jewish Camp during a period of significant momentum and growth. A record high of nearly 200,000 young people participated in Jewish camp this past summer. FJC is also preparing to roll out its 2026 Strategic Direction, which will detail a roadmap to ensure that every Jewish camp is built to last and that every Jewish child has access to exceptional Jewish camp experiences.
About Foundation for Jewish Camp
Foundation for Jewish Camp grows, supports, and strengthens the Jewish camp movement so camps can deliver exceptional experiences for campers, staff, families, and communities, engaging them in lifelong, joyful Judaism. Learn more at jewishcamp.org.
