The Rebbetzin Chave Hecht Legacy Campaign
The Mommy of us all
Together with her late husband, Rabbi JJ, Rebbetzin Chave Hecht a”h, founded Camp Emunah in 1953 with the Rebbe’s brocha. 70 years later, tens of thousands of Jewish girls of all backgrounds, from across the USA, Canada and the world have experienced a transformative summer experience.
Until she passed away this week, 7 Adar, she was still involved in running the camp. Her sharp mind, amazing memory and attention to the smallest detail were her specialties. She showed love and concern for every child, remembering tiny details about their lives.
Until close to the age of 93, she was still running Camp Emunah, right down to ordering the bread and milk, and even at 95, she made all the large decisions.
“She had 12 children, but always joked that Camp Emunah was her 13th,” says grandson Rabbi Hanoch Hecht, who is the executive director.
Visit the campaign page to learn more about Camp Emunah and donate.
She was the mommy of us all!
“She was the mommy of us all,” says Baila Rochel Kievman, the director of the junior division and who worked alongside her grandmother. “We have to carry her torch forward and secure her 70 year legacy.” On Sunday, Feb 13th, as shiva ends, her children, grandchildren and thousands of women worldwide are joining together to raise funds in her zchus. “We’re calling on every person who still sees the fruits of Camp Emunah in their own families, years and decades after those memorable summers to participate.”
This is not just another campaign, but rather a one-time tribute campaign to the legacy of Rebbetzin Hecht. Camp Emunah means so much to all of us and we ask you to join us.
The campaign funds will help us launch a new camp called “Camp Chave.”
70% of girls receive a scholarship of some kind!
Rabbi JJ’s and Rebbetzin Hecht’s commitment to each child meant that no girl was turned away for financial reasons. Campers from all walks of life and backgrounds were made to feel at home. Today, Camp Emunah gives scholarships worth close to $500,000 every year to families in need.
Why you should give NOW?
Your one time donation will help us launch the project to find a new home for the new Camp Chave, which we will be starting this summer.
Visit the campaign page to learn more about Camp Emunah and donate.
Keep on Rocking it!
Sometimes these kinds of videos embellish things a bit. But the Hechts had so much mesirus nefesh for Camp Emunah and did so much for the girls. So many stories of kids that they helped that it would be impossible to tell them all.
Who can help but remember the unforgettable Rabbi and Rebbetzin Hecht. Infused with the ongoing inspiration of the Rebbe and Torah values at the helm, this camp must live on!
Wow! Reb Hecht taught and inspired and left a legacy
Thank you Hecht grandchildren for all you do especially Baila Rochel and R’ Hanoch for being there fir us and following a great leader.
I have been a camp emunah girl I am a camp emunah girl I will be a camp emunah girl In short I am 15 years old and the only camp I’ve ever been to is camp emunah (best camp ever!!!) , although I was only with Rebbetzin Hecht my first year of camp (after that she had the stroke ,and was no longer in camp) I still remember that first day of camp when I walked into camp emunah with my mother and the first place we went to was Rebbetzin Hecht’s office, she greeted us warmly and asked… Read more »
This is written so nicely, true point Rebbetzin Hecht always made sure everyone got what they needed
Rabbi & Rebetzen Hecht left an amzing legacy for so many across the world. I feel priviledged and honoured to have been influenced by their mesiras Nefesh for all on a personal level. I recieved practical guidance from Rabbi Hecht zl in my current shlichus of nearly 40 years kah which I implement daily.
To see their grandchildren ka”h following in their footsteps with todays necessary Mesiras Nefesh is nothing shorty of inspiring.
Mechayil el Choyil in everything that you do with Hatzlocho beyond your dreams!