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Jason Gwasdoff is the rabbi of Temple Israel in Stockton California. He was a song leader and staff member, and served on faculty at both URJ Camps Swig and Newman for many years. He and his wife Lindy lead musical services together and are leaders in tikkun olam initiatives addressing hunger and homelessness. They are the proud parents of three sons, Seth Ari, and Jory.

Reform Camping: A Transforming Legacy of Tikkun Olam

Rabbi Jason Gwasdoff
A San Quentin inmate with a swastika tattooed on his hand greeted us as we stepped off the bus. The year was 1975, and we were a group of 30 counselors in training from Camp Swig (now Camp Newman).

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