Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

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Camp Ramah in the Berkshires
Founded1964; 60 years ago (1964)
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization[3]
PurposeTo provide camping, education, and boarding for campers under a religious structure.[3]
Location
Director
Rabbi Eytan Kenter
Board President
Atara Jacobson
AffiliationsNational Ramah Commission,[3]
Jewish Theological Seminary of America,[3]
Conservative Movement Judaism
Revenue (2013)
$5,719,049[3]
Expenses (2013)$5,176,329[3]
Staff (2012)
394[3]
Websitewww.ramahberkshires.org

Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, near

Berkshire Mountains, on Lake Ellis.[4][13]

Religious orientation

Hebrew is widely used in all facets of camp life, from the names for buildings, physical infrastructure, and services, to camp activities and programs.[14]
Campers attend daily religious prayer services.[15] On Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays the campers execute the traditional Torah service. Campers also attend classes or programs that the camp has set up to structure their Jewish background.[16]

Counselors and alumni describe their summers at Ramah as one of the most formative experiences of their childhoods and a primary influence on their Jewish identity.[17]

Administration

From 2003 until 2017, the camp director was Rabbi Paul Resnick.[3][18][19][20] Rabbi Jerome (Jerry) Abrams was the founder of the camp in 1964.[1][2] He is now director emeritus. Rabbi David Mogilner, Rabbi Sheldon (Shelley) Dorph,[21][22] David August, and Rabbi Burton Cohen[23][24] were directors in late 1960 and 1970s.

Special programs

The camp annually holds a Labor Day weekend for alumni of the camp who are 22 years old and over.[25][26]

Divisions

Campers are divided by age groups, called Edot in

Hebrew
:

  • Cochavim ("Stars"), entering 4th grade
  • Nitzanim ("Flower Buds"), entering 5th grade
  • Shorashim ("Roots"), entering 6th grade
  • Tzeirim ("Youths"), entering 7th grade
  • Solelim ("Pavers"), entering 8th grade
  • Bogrim ("Graduates"), entering 9th grade
  • Machon ("Institute") entering 10th grade
  • Gesher ("Bridge"), entering 11th grade


See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Vision, Leadership, and Change: The Case of Ramah Summer Camps" (PDF). Journal of Jewish Education. July 3, 2010. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c "Abrams, Jerome (b. 1926), Papers". The Jewish Theological Seminary. Archived from the original on 2010-05-28. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
  3. ^
    Guidestar
    . September 30, 2013. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  4. ^ a b "Camp Ramah Berkshires". Ramahberkshires.org. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
  5. ^ "Camps spruce up content". Jewish News of Greater Phoenix. August 27, 1999. Archived from the original on 2011-06-10. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
  6. ^ "US Jewish teens rally for Israel". The Jerusalem Post. July 4, 2001. Archived from the original on September 6, 2012. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
  7. ^ "Camps take precautions against swine flu virus". New Jersey Jewish News. July 2, 2009. Archived from the original on January 15, 2010. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
  8. ^ Hon. Jerrold Nadler of New York (March 9, 2004). In Honor of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires. United States of America Congressional Record. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
  9. ISBN 0-87334-051-5
    . Retrieved September 14, 2010.
  10. ISBN 0-691-09545-0
    . Retrieved September 14, 2010.
  11. ISBN 0-313-24205-4
    . Retrieved September 14, 2010.
  12. ISBN 0-87603-179-3
    . Retrieved September 14, 2010. camp ramah in the berkshires.
  13. ^ New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. "ENB Region 3 Completed Applications 06/16/2004". Dec.ny.gov. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
  14. ^ "The High Cost Of Jewish Living". The Jerusalem Post. September 15, 1993. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
  15. ^ "As Kids Head to Camp, Parents Ask If They're Having Enough Fun". The Forward. Archived from the original on July 4, 2007. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
  16. ^ "Conservative Jews". The Jerusalem Post. March 4, 1992. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
  17. ^ Ramah Camps: A bright spot for Conservative movement
  18. ISBN 9780876031797
    . Retrieved September 17, 2010. camp ramah berkshires paul resnick.
  19. ^ "Camps take precautions against swine flu virus". New Jersey Jewish News. July 2, 2009. Archived from the original on January 15, 2010. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
  20. ^ "Camps taking swine flu precautions". The Jewish Standard. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
  21. ^ Rabbinical Assembly of America, Jewish Theological Seminary of America (1970). Conservative Judaism. Rabbinical Assembly. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
  22. ^ "Ramah's Policy In Black And White: In first written statement, Conservative camps affirm halachic guidelines for applicants". The Jewish Week. February 4, 2000. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
  23. ^ Palmer, Joanne (Fall 2007). "Ramah at 60". The United Synagogue for Conservative Judaism. Archived from the original on March 6, 2012. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
  24. ^ "Vision, Leadership, and Change: The Case of Ramah Summer Camps" (PDF). Journal of Jewish Education. July 3, 2010. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
  25. ^ "During Singles Weekend Season, The Pros Insist 'Magic Can Happen'". The Jewish Exponent. May 17, 2007. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
  26. ^ "Camping Out With 'Ramah Mamas'", The Jewish Week, November 19, 2004, accessed September 17, 2010

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