THE KAIMAN FAMILY CAMP GRANT

A Hanukkah Gift from the family of Howard Kaiman, of blessed memory, for Jewish Summer Camp 2025

“My brother Howard’s greatest memories of growing up included his time at overnight camp.” – Donna Kaiman Gilbert

Howard Kaiman, who passed away on April 11, 2023 at the age of 93, left a legacy of service, advocacy, and deep commitment to Jewish education and community life. Born in Omaha on October 31, 1929, Kaiman was raised in a close-knit Jewish family that instilled in him a lifelong dedication to Jewish values. He attended local Omaha schools before earning his degree in Sociology and Secondary Education at the Municipal University of Omaha. Following in his father’s footsteps, Kaiman graduated from Creighton University School of Law and quickly became known as a highly respected attorney, specializing in corporate law, estate planning, tax law, and personal injury. His career included appearances before the Nebraska Supreme Court, reflecting his prominence and expertise in the field.

Kaiman’s devotion to the Omaha Jewish community was steadfast. He served on the board of Temple Israel, where he was deeply involved in community events, and on the Board of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Kaiman believed strongly in the power of education, and he often mentored young people with aspirations in law. In a May 7, 1999, interview with the Jewish Press, he expressed his deep appreciation for his heritage, stating, “We know the beauty of Judaism. It makes the ordinary extraordinary.”

Eligibility requirements for the Kaiman Family Camp Grant include:

• This is not a need-based grant.
• Grant amounts: $1,000 per overnight camper and $250 per JCC day camper for summer 2025. JCC day camp includes J Camp, Premier, Sports, and Dance Camp and Camp Shemesh.
• The Kaiman Family Camp Grant does not apply to students who are enrolled year-round in the Pennie Z. Davis Early Learning Center. 
• Awards are capped at 72 overnight and 100 JCC day campers.
• Jewish summer residential camps must be recognized by the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation
• Open to Jewish residents of Omaha and Lincoln metro areas.
• Payment of the grant will be made directly to the camp.  If you have already paid camp costs in full, please include a copy of your camp statement showing payment in full and you will be reimbursed directly.
• If additional support is needed, you are encouraged to apply to the Financial Aid Committee’s need-based scholarship program. That application can be found here. 

To apply for the Kaiman Family Camp Grant, complete this application in full for each camper.

***To save your application to continue later: You must enter your email address and click ‘Send Link’ AFTER clicking the ‘Save and Continue Later’ button in order to receive the email link to continue your application at a later time.***