Jordanna Flores ’01, Opens URJ Points Sci-Tech Academy West
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Jordanna is thrilled to be back in Jewish Camping after helping to run the School of Education at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion’s Jack H. Skirball Campus in Los Angeles and directing the Los Angeles Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning. Jordanna was the Director of Camp Alonim and holds Masters degrees in Jewish Education and in Jewish Nonprofit Management from HUC-JIR.
Jordanna is married to Aaron and they have twins, Reuben and Shira. She loves reality TV and sewing, and she is an expert at identifying Jelly Belly flavors.
About URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy West
At URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy West, scientific inquiry meets fun! Campers entering grades 4-10 spend 12 days exploring robotics, video game design, environmental science, digital media, and a host of other fun activities in a friendly setting with campers who share similar interests.
Throughout their experience, campers explore what Judaism means to them—and how this complements their interests in science and technology. Our five core values shape our community: Heritage, Curiosity, Innovation, Radical Acceptance and Patience & Perseverance. Campers gain an understanding of their place in the long history of the Jewish people’s contributions to science and technology, and build a strong connection to Israel as an incubator of innovation. URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy West is the Reform Jewish camp that curious minds have been waiting for.
Located just outside of Los Angeles on the campus of Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy West offers all of the advantages of a top-quality educational facility along with access to the best and brightest minds in the Jewish science and technology community.
Founded in 1875, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion is North America's leading institution of higher Jewish education and the academic, spiritual, and professional leadership development center of Reform Judaism. HUC-JIR educates leaders to serve North American and world Jewry as rabbis, cantors, educators, and nonprofit management professionals, and offers graduate programs to scholars and clergy of all faiths. With centers of learning in Cincinnati, Jerusalem, Los Angeles, and New York, HUC-JIR's scholarly resources comprise the renowned Klau Library, The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives, museums, research institutes and centers, and academic publications. In partnership with the Union for Reform Judaism and the Central Conference of American Rabbis, HUC-JIR sustains the Reform Movement's congregations and professional and lay leaders. HUC-JIR's campuses invite the community to cultural and educational programs illuminating Jewish heritage and fostering interfaith and multiethnic understanding. www.huc.edu