Nilas prior work to strengthen the Jewish community includes evaluation planning and implementation for Birthright Israel, multiple Jewish Teen Engagement Initiatives, Moving Traditions and the JOFEE Fellowship. David is originally from the Chicago area and graduated from Ithaca College in 2010 with a BA in History. Prior to joining FJC, Chase was the Creative Manager for the University of Arizona Bookstores, digital media coordinator for the Tucson Jewish Community Center and Tour Manager & Sound Engineer for various international performing artists. from the Wagner School at NYU and lives in Riverdale with her husband and four children. Lawsuit alleges mishandling of sex assault allegation at Camp Ramah in in Education at Smith College, a B.A. Joe was named as one of Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneurs in 2020. Charles & Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management from the NYU Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service. As the Director of New Camp Initiatives, Michele has served as FJCs point person for all new camps and camps in crisis since 2005. Avi has a B.A. Hebrew is widely used in all facets of camp life, from the names for buildings, physical infrastructure, and services, to camp activities and programs. CAMP RAMAH IN THE BERKSHIRES INC - GuideStar Profile There she was a founding Steering Committee member and chaired the Tri-State Camp Conference, the worlds largest conference for camping professionals. Justin fell in love with camp at 8-years-old when he first attended Eisner Camp, staying for 8 years as a camper, and then 4 years as a counselor. Rabbi Ethan Linden, who resigned in October as director of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, is shown introducing a "consent at camp" staff presentation in 2019. Located in Dutchess County, New York on a 200-acre site, Camp Ramah in the Berkshires boasts a beautiful lake and first-class sports facilities. She serves on the board of. He is a past Chair of the Board of Moishe House, the Immediate Past Chair of the San Francisco Jewish Federation, and a board member of the Jewish Federations of North America. Teri graduated from the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University in 2016. Amy received a M.A. Prior to joining FJC, Rachel worked for Loeb and Troper LLP, a public accounting firm, for three years as a financial auditor for nonprofit organizations. Skip is a recipient of ACAs National Honor Award and the Tri State Service Award. www.eddiebauer.com launched in 1996 under Neumans leadership. He is also past president of the Golda Och Academy (formerly the Solomon Schechter of Essex and Union) and the National Ramah Commission. She and Doug have three children: Sarah, Max and Eli, and an awesome rescue dog named Sadie. Favorite Camp activity: Favorite camp activity: Outdoor team missions and activities. Through her work on our leadership development programs and educational initiatives, Teri is able to see her direct impact on the field of Jewish camp. She has assumed many leadership positions for the SF Jewish Community Federation including Chair of the Marin Impact Grants Initiative, JCF Chair of Major Gifts, President of YAD, and Co-Chair of LAtid Leadership Program. Mark is a past president of Temple Kehillat Chaim in Roswell, Georgia, as well as a past national board member of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), where he served on the North American Camping (NAC) committee, budget committee, and business practices committee. Henry is excited to leverage his experience within FJCs Cornerstone program, combined with the skills and knowledge from his business school education, to support new and existing programs, engage alumni, and maximize participant experience. We are sorry for the pain this has caused to all parties involved and to our beloved community. He loves Camp Ramah. Nila Rosen joined FJC in January 2020 after two decades of experience providing strategic planning, evaluation, and applied research assistance to philanthropic, nonprofit, healthcare start-ups, and governmental agencies as well as large-scale initiatives. In 2015, she was awarded the Covenant Award for excellence in Jewish education and is currently a fellow in the Mandel Educational Leadership Program. Doug served on the board of FJC from 20032010, and Marcia first served from 20102017, returning to the board in 2019. She has been a group leader and educator for Birthright and American Jewish World Service groups, and in summer 2018 she officially joined the world of Jewish camp with a position at Ramah Day Camp in Nyack. synagogues, and camps. Prior to starting RLB Food Distributors, Rob served as a state government official in New Jersey and then practiced corporate law with the law firm of Lowenstein, Sandler. Jeremy has served as the Chief Executive Officer for Foundation for Jewish Camp since 2010. Rachel Anszelowicz is excited to be joining FJC as a fellow focusing on a portfolio of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She is a member of Womens Political Committee of Los Angeles, which supports and endorses female, pro-choice candidates for local, state and federal political office. A screenshot from Camp Ramah New England's Facebook page shows Rabbi Ethan Linden (center) two days after the lawsuit against him was filed. In Israel, she worked for Nefesh BNefesh and the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism and helped found the first Reform Congregation in Beer Sheva. Jeff lives and breathes summer camp and is committed to making an impact and helping to serve the Jewish community. She also spent six memorable summers at sleep away camp, two of which were spent at Camp Poyntelle Lewis Village in the Poconos where she learned to swamp a canoe and Israel folk dance! She currently serves on the boards of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, Jewish National Fund-Illinois, and Chicagos Jewish Women Foundation. Prior to joining FJC, Yevgeniy worked as the Senior Program Manager at Genesis Philanthropy Group, overseeing a portfolio of grants in North America and Europe focused on strengthening Jewish identity among RSJ communities. Prior to joining FJC in 2014, Julie was the Associate Director of Slingshot, where she managed a network of next-generation funders and entrepreneurs, the Assistant Director of Capital Camps, the Jewish community camp of the Mid-Atlantic region. Rabbi Ethan Linden, director of Camp Ramah of the Berkshires, is accused in a lawsuit filed last week of mishandling an incident in which one camper allegedly sexually assaulted another in 2018. Previously, the Ramah camp network had said it supports victims but stood by Lindens handling of the incident. Arno Rosenfeld is an enterprise reporter for the Forward, where he covers antisemitism, philanthropy and American Jewish institutions. 2015 Annual Fund Dinner Journal by Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Issuu He began his legal career in 1981, serving as a judicial clerk on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, after which he practiced corporate and banking law at the firm of Caplin & Drysdale in Washington, D.C. He is currently the CEO of Capsule Group, a holding company involved in the real estate and car wash businesses, and Founder and Chairman of Elm Street Technology, a real estate internet software company. Star joined the Foundation for Jewish Camp team in March 2011 as the Executive Assistant to the Office of the CEO. Margalit loves to travel, collect semi-useful trivia, and spend time with her six nieces and nephews. Email Margalit at Margalit.Rosenthal@jewishcamp.org. They met at Jewish day camp. Diane has been deeply involved in many Jewish organizations in leadership capacities, including the University of Maryland Hillel, University of Miami Hillel, Hillel International, Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. Prior to joining FJC, he had a highly-regarded 20+ year career in Consumer Packaged Goods, beginning at General Mills, Inc, then at Campbell Soup Company, where he served as President of its largest Division, US Soup. Randall Kaplan is a graduate of Brown University and the University of Michigan Law School. There, she earned an MA in Jewish Professional Leadership and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies. Julie B. Platt, current Board Chair of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, has held top leadership roles within the Los Angeles community for many years. at Wesleyan University, and spent two years as a Beit Midrash Fellow at the Drisha Institute. Alex joined FJC in October 2021 as the Associate Manager, of Operations & Data. Joe Teplow is the founder of Rebel, an e-mail technology company focused on making email actionable, now acquired by Salesforce. She also worked as a school worker and Human Michael served as Chair of Camp Bnai Brith of Ottawa from 2007 to 2017, and is currently head of its Legal Committee. Diane Lipson Schilit of Key Biscayne, Florida and Bethesda, Maryland has been a long-time fan of and supporter of Jewish camping and communal organizations. She began her career at the age of 21 as a founding member of The Coveteur, a content-to-commerce media company. ZAAKAH - ***Statement Released by Camp Ramah in the | Facebook I dont really think this is that big of a deal, he [the assailant] is just a horny little boy, Linden allegedly told the girl. Star, a native Brooklynite, graduated from the College of New Rochelle with an undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts Studies. Justin is excited to be joining FJC as the Program Operations Assistant for the Field Growth team, helping with the One Happy Camper, Jewish Family Camp, and Competitive Edge initiatives. (JTA) - Rabbi Ethan Linden, director of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, is taking a leave of absence while his handling of a 2018 sexual assault allegation involving two campers is. She is a member of the Sigma Delta Tau Foundation Board of Trustees, an alumna of the UJA Federation of New Yorks Ruskay Institute for Jewish Professional Leadership, and an alumna of the FJCs Yitro Leadership Program. Julie Beren Platt & Marc E. Platt Rebecca currently sits on the executive board of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, is the immediate past president of the alumni association and is the 2018 recipient of the Alumni Leadership Award. After college, she was a counselor for Young Judaeas gap year program in Israel. Adena hails from Los Angeles, California and graduated from the University of Kansas in 2020 where she studied History, Psychology and Art History. Staci is an alum Baruch College with a Masters in Public Administration. He is the founder of Everwood Day Camp in Sharon, MA, and the owner and director of Camps Kenwood & Evergreen. He spent 17 years as a camper and then educator at Ramah Camps in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and YUSSR camps in the Former Soviet Union. She is a former Outward Bound wilderness guide and trip leader for both Tamarack Camps and Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute and is the proud founding director of the Teva Learning Center. In this position, she worked to enhance research and collaboration between the states child-serving education, developmental, and medical systems. She lives in Berkeley, CA with her husband and her two inspiring teenagers. Dates & Rates - Camp Ramah in the Berkshires and to ensure that the magic of camp is felt year-round and lifelong. Susie joins the Ramah Berkshires family with an invaluable blend of 25 years of organizational leadership experience, entrepreneurial vision, and a passion for the power of Jewish camping to nurture and transform childrens lives. She deeply believes in FJCs values and emphasis on community and connectedness for the future. Ethan Linden, former Shir Chadash rabbi, taking leave of absence as Her involvement in USY inspired her to spend a year studying and volunteering in Israel after graduating from high school. Jeff and Lesley both graduated from the University of Toronto and currently live in Los Angeles. Camp Ramah in the Berkshires 2017 Dinner Ad Journal - Issuu Favorite camp activities: eating ice cream every day and making lanyards! She cherishes those experiences immensely and remains best friends with her bunkmates. Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Jewish Overnight Summer Camp in NY Alex earned her BA in Computer Art from the School of Visual Arts and her heart never left NYC since then. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and a Masters degree in Jewish studies from the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York. This is a developing story. Rachel lives in Queens, NY with her husband and four happy campers Hodaya, Eliyahu, Yocheved and Bat-Tzion. Michele holds a Master of Arts in Special Education Administration from Columbia University. She grew up in Bethel, Connecticut and was a camper and counselor at URJ Eisner Camp. Kol Ramah 102.3, the official radio station of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, turned up the knob this summer with dozens of produced podcasts. CAMP NURSE (RN or LPN) (Summer 2023 position) We are seeking nurses to join the Summer Health Center Team for 8 weeks (June 19 - August 17.) Rabbi Ethan Linden, director of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, is taking a leave of absence while his handling of a . He attended Camp Kadimah as a camper for five years and was then on staff for five years, culminating in his position as director of the senior camp, Camp Machar at Camp Kadimah. Among others, Kaplan has served on the Boards of International Hillel, JDC, AIPAC and BBYO. As a professional speaker, she combines her penchant for humor with her unique gift for storytelling to deliver inspiring messages about faith, philanthropy, and the power of community. Michael Polowin, one of Ontarios leading lawyers in commercial real estate and municipal and planning law, is a partner at the national law firm of Gowling WLG and leader of its National Municipal Law Group, where represents clients through the full spectrum of the development process. Favorite camp things: Campscape, Shabbat walks and Apple Brown Betty. Gaby comes to Foundation for Jewish Camp most recently from M2: The Institute for Experiential JewishEducation, where she served as its first Chief Program Officer. He receiveda B.A. He later joined the staff at the Union for Reform Judaism where he served for five years, before leaving to establish the Jewish Wellness Center of North Jersey, a practice dedicated to supporting all engaged in seeking Oneness in body, heart, mind and soul. In addition to having trained as a Jewish Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and a Spiritual Director, he received his Masters of Social Work from New York University in May 2016. He believes in the power of Jewish camp to create young, committed, joyful Jews. She graduated from Binghamton University in the spring of 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development. Henry grew up in Sudbury, Massachusetts, and spent his summers as a second-generation camper and staffer at Perlman Camp in Lake Como, Pennsylvania. She grew up inPhoenixattending Camp Charles Pearlstein in northern Arizona, which later became Camp Daisy and Harry Stein. Meet Our Interim Director - Camp Ramah in the Berkshires She currently serves as Penn Alumni president. When her children were younger, Susie spent five summers serving in a variety of roles at Camp Ramah Nyack (2003-2008), ultimately joining the leadership team as Program Director where she was responsible for the planning and execution of programming for hundreds of campers. "Camp Fees" cover mandatory bus transportation to and from Camp, canteen visits, trips, insurance, Camper e-mail service and a Camp T-shirt. We recognize that too often victims of misconduct, who bravely come forward with disclosures, have not been given proper attention.. Henry Weltman is the Associate Program Director at Foundation for Jewish Camp. Her career spans more than 20 years of varied experience in non- profit financial management, leadership, and strategy. Locally, Shelley serves on the Board of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Center for Advancement of Jewish Education, as well as the AJC Miami Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council. Email Jason at jason.scheff@jewishcamp.org. Staci is a proud alumnus of Golden Slipper Camp, which sparked her passion for helping more kids attend Jewish overnight camp. Rebecca is the Senior Director of Field Expansion at Foundation for Jewish Camp, driving strategy to increase enrollment and capacity at camps. Julie and his wife Susan have three children and five grandsons, and lives in Upper Saddle River, NJ. They have four grown children. Bethany earned her MBA from the Heller School of Social Policy at Brandeis University and her BA from American University in international studies. During his college years, Henry attended Tulane University, where he worked and volunteered his time with the Tulane Hillel. Randi grew up in Massapequa Park, New York and is a graduate of the S.I. Berkshires News Camp Ramah PLZ&THX primarily invests in female founders who are changemakers, category-disruptors and cultural innovators. Judy was also a co-founder of Shop.org, a national group of pioneering digital executives, which was ultimately acquired by The National Retail Federation. She is also a mom of three young children, a committed conservative Jew, and an involved member of Park Avenue Synagogue. Favorite Camp Activity: Creating friendships and campfires. Hewas born and raised in Honesdale, Pa. andattended summer camp at Trails End Camp for fourteen incredibly formative years. We have discussed this matter with Rabbi Linden and he agrees that a leave of absence is in the best interest of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires.. Mark Silberman is a partner and co-owner of Refrigiwear, the worlds leader in cold weather industrial work clothing and accessories. Maryn is excited to join the FJC as the Program Manager Community Care. Campus. Most on the Board were former campers, staff members, and/or parents of campers. Julie and Marc have five children, a son- and daughter-in-law, and five grandchildren. Maya was raised in Long Island, New York and spent her summers at Perlman Camp in Pennsylvania as a camper, counselor, and head counselor. Jeffs community involvement currently includes serving on the American Camp Association NY/NJ Affiliate Board of Directors, on the Project Morry Board of Directors, on the S.C.O.P.E Board of Directors, on the Wayne Memorial Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, as well as many other organizations in other volunteer roles. Amy is the Senior Jewish Educator at Foundation for Jewish Camp. Camp Ramah director placed on administrative leave She graduated from the College of Staten Islands Lucille and Jay Chazanoff School of Business with a BS in accounting. Judy transformed the J, solidified its financial position, completed a capital campaign, and raised its profile as a credible, important organization in the community. Staci joined FJC in 2014, and as our Senior Manager of Operations & Data, she works to ensure our internal and external systems are running smoothly. Originally hailing from Las Vegas, Aimee made her way to the east coast for college, acquiring a BA in History of Urban Development from Columbia University and a BA in Modern Jewish Studies from List College. Rabbi Ethan Linden, director of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, introduces a presentation on "consent at camp" to staff in June 2019. He is also a 2016 graduate of the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership program at Brandeis University, where he completed dual MBA and MA degrees. Josh graduated magna cum laude from Brown University in 1999 and received his Masters in Jewish Studies from Gratz in 2022. The lawsuit also states that Linden discouraged the girl from telling her parents about the incident, and that police had to ask Linden and other camp officials twice before they removed the boy from camp. Camp Ramah director accused of mishandling sexual assault placed on In this role Jamie oversees programs, strategy and innovation. Campus - Camp Ramah in the Berkshires In addition to providing consultation and support to seven new Jewish camps, she has provided consulting support to more than 30 struggling camps, enabling them to achieve financial success and sustainability. She has a bachelors degrees in Journalism from the prestigious Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada. David spent time living in Cairo, Egypt, and then a year living, working, and volunteering in Israel as a fellow on OTZMA 26. Peter J. Weidhorn is the immediate past chair of FJCs board of directors. Camp Ramah in the Berkshires. Most importantly, Judys strong belief in the power of Jewish camping as a key ingredient to solidifying her own Jewish identity and that of kids across the country, is what drives her to engage in the camp arena and help ensure its growth and sustainability. As a junior, Henry joined the 5thcohort of the Nachshon Project, studying at Rothberg School at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, while exploring a variety of professional Jewish careers among like-minded peers. A founding board member and past president of Project Morry, a nonprofit summer camp and year-round youth development program, Michele was also past president of the Ben Appelbaum Foundation, an organization that mentored emerging entrepreneurs. In addition to her camp experiences, Susies deep experience growing startups and transforming businesses, coupled with her expertise in consulting, strategy, and human resources, will be a tremendous asset to help move Ramah Berkshires forward to next summer. in Education at Smith College, a B.A. Vera joined the FJC team in December 2022 as our Junior Accountant. He also holds an OPM certificate from Harvard Business School. Alison graduated with honors from Brandeis University and holds a masters degree in radio/TV/film from Northwestern University. An Overnight Camp Combining excellence in programming with a commitment to creating a vibrant and inclusive Jewish community. The Gottesman Fund Camp Ramah in California | Summer Camp | Retreat Center | A Journey for In her free time, Staci enjoys wandering around NY, doing puzzles, and making friendship bracelets. She is also a founding member of 100+ Women of Southwest Florida, an organization providing funds to local 501(c)(3) charities in the Naples, Florida area and volunteers at The Gathering Place (a caring community center for those touched by cancer). All rights reserved. Maya studied in the Tulane honors program, followed by a semester abroad, in 2020, as a fellow of the Nachshon Project where she studied at Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
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