Alumni Events & Reunions

For the last three years, dozens of Tawonga alumni have gathered for a social justice-themed seder during Passover at Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen in San Francisco’s Mission District.

Participants recite the age-old story of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt while reflecting on current social justice issues. The grassroots group, Tawongans Organizing for Racial Justice (TORJ) has helped to plan and lead this seder. Our passionate young alumni remind us that nobody is free until everybody is free – and that there’s still so much work to do.

For the last three years, young alumni joined together at Camp on a March weekend to replenish the land and connect with each other and that Tawonga spirit. They have reforested throughout Camp’s property, replenishing areas scorched by the Rim Fire and replacing trees lost to bark beetles and drought. Alums have planted dozens of pine trees, as well as fruit trees in the garden’s orchard. These efforts will continue as long as needed.

Nearly 100 Tawonga alums gathered in 10 cities across the country for the first-ever Tawonga@Home Alumni Shabbat in November 2018.

A broad swath of Tawongans and their friends gathered for a memorable evening of Jewish community, reuniting and, of course, really good food. Shabbat@Home has been successful over multiple dates in 2019 and 2020, with plans underway for continuing this innovative tradition.

Several of Tawonga’s Down the Mountain programs are geared for our entire community, including the 20s-30s crew. Our alums particularly love flocking to Tawonga’s annual Erev Rosh Hashanah Celebration.

A great way for alums to stay connected to Camp is to work for Tawonga! Whether joining for a summer, a Family Camp Weekend, a b’nai mitzvah Program retreat or a Tot Shabbat, alums are always encouraged to come and help staff a Tawonga program. If interested, please email Kiyomi at kiyomi@tawonga.org.