Join Our Team - Camp Ramah in the Berkshires The board will reassess Rabbi Lindens status once there has been a thorough review of this matter. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Columbia University and an M.B.A. in General Management from Harvard Business School. Jason graduated from the University of Maryland this past May, while majoring in Kinesiology and minoring in Business. Gaby has held roles in marketing, development, and program management, all with a focus on experiential Jewish education. in Law & Society from American University. He and his wife Sari, live primarily in NYC with the balance in Hawley, PA. Favorite thing about camp: spending time with dear friends. Copyright 2023 Foundation for Jewish Camp. Alison is the host ofThe A List with Alison Lebovitz, a half-hour original interview series for PBS, and serves as co-founder and president of One Clip at a Time, a nonprofit inspired by the Paper Clips Project and documentary. Alan is also past president of the family's synagogue, Etz Chaim, in Livingston. Dates & Rates - Camp Ramah in the Berkshires 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. Jenni joinedFJC in October 2017 as the Director of Day Camp and Strategic Programs after a six year tenure at lower Manhattans 14th Street Y. He holds a Bachelors Degree from the State University of New York at Albany and presently resides in West Orange, NJ. The company, nearing its 60th year, has now welcomed a 3rd generation of family members into the workplace. Following her gap year program, The Nativ College Leadership Program in Israel, she enrolled at Binghamton University and earned a BA in Judaic Studies. Raised by a history teacher, Vera believes that knowledge of ones own heritage, traditions, and culture is one of the most fundamental aspects of a childs upbringing because it helps children better understand themselves and find their place in the world. 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. Photo by Camp Ramah in the Berkshires. Star, a native Brooklynite, graduated from the College of New Rochelle with an undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts Studies. We are writing about the lawsuit recently filed against the National Ramah Commission, Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, and Rabbi Ethan Linden, the Director of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires. Growing up in Baltimore, Chase attended school and day camp at St. Pauls School in Brooklandville, MD before pursuing studies in Design, Printmaking & Painting at Maryland Institute College of Art and Art & Visual Culture Education with an emphasis on Communities and Museums at The University of Arizona. David is originally from the Chicago area and graduated from Ithaca College in 2010 with a BA in History. Prior to joining FJC, Star spent six years as the Executive Assistant to the CEO at the American Friends of Magen David Adom. Her camping roots run deep in both traditional and specialty camps. Favorite Camp activity: Shabbat services when everyones wearing white! They have four grown children. Jeffrey M. Skier is Vice President of AMSkier Insurance, which specializes in Childrens Summer Camp Insurance. Many of us are Jewish camp alumni ourselves, and we know how it has shaped our own lives. David spent time living in Cairo, Egypt, and then a year living, working, and volunteering in Israel as a fellow on OTZMA 26. In this position, she worked to enhance research and collaboration between the states child-serving education, developmental, and medical systems. Rabbi Ethan Linden, director of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, introduces a presentation on consent at camp to staff in June 2019. 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. At Yale, from which Elisa graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, she is on the Alumni Association Board, the Development Council, Parents Leadership Council, Womens Health Research at Yale (Medical School) Council, on the board of the Slifka Center for Jewish Life (Hillel) and is a founding member of YaleWomen and on its Council. As a member of the Jewish educational team at FJC, Amy p, rovides insight and direction for a portfolio of educational initiatives to attract, educate, and engage families with young children. Hebrew is widely used in all facets of camp life, from the names for buildings, physical infrastructure, and services, to camp activities and programs. Prior to being named Chair of the Board, she served as General Campaign Chair and was previously Chair of our Federations Ensuring the Jewish Future Strategic Initiative. 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. Jeff graduated from Syracuse University in 1993 and studied at the College of Insurance. He oversees camping operations on both owned and rented sites, day and resident camps, throughout the northeastern United States. Staci is an alum Baruch College with a Masters in Public Administration. A south Florida native, Jill moved north to attend NYU followed by seven years in tv news production, as a directing and operations supervisor at NY1 News. Having spent seven summers as a participant, staff member, and group leader on USY Summer Programs across the globe, Teri is inspired to continue to help young people explore their Jewish connection through her work at FJC! 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. Rob is a key lay leader of several other non-profit organizations including the Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale (board member) and serves Yale University in many capacities (past member of its University Council, member of the Development Council and Parents Leadership Council, Secretary of the Class of 72). She acted as editor of the cookbook,Panache: Montreals Flair for Kosher Cooking,a project of the Auxiliary of the Sir Mortimer B. David Jewish General Hospital. Briana loves everyday adventures, eating her way through any city, and traveling the world. Amy received a M.A. Jim has been actively involved with Hebrew College, Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston, and UC Santa Barbara Hillel. Skip is a recipient of ACAs National Honor Award and the Tri State Service Award. 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. Most on the Board were former campers, staff members, and/or parents of campers. In addition to his generous philanthropy, Jim cares deeply about Jewish continuity and sees Jewish camp as key to a stronger Jewish future. Campus - Camp Ramah in the Berkshires 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. Camp Ramah in California. Among others, Kaplan has served on the Boards of International Hillel, JDC, AIPAC and BBYO. Board of Directors - Camp Ramah Board of Directors Executive Committee Elizabeth Waksman, President Michael Agus, Member at Large Alan Chalup, Secretary Jeff Goodell, Member at Large Larry Kaplan, Treasurer Aaron Kass, V.P. There, she earned an MA in Jewish Professional Leadership and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies. Rachel graduated from Binghamton University in 2020 where she studied, Philosophy, Political Science and Classics with a minor in Religious Studies. a collection of her candid essays and life-inspired stories and in her spare time she hosts a weekly podcast with her sister called, Sis & Tell. Stacie Brockman is a serial entrepreneur, passionate investor,and dedicated advisor. He and wife Linda share three wonderful children, Ryan, Spencer, and Kate and they live in Larchmont, NY. Favorite camp activity: Bucket Brigade, Tubing, and Apache Relay. 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. Jamie Simon is the Chief Program Officer at Foundation for Jewish Camp. FJCs board leadership and professional team exemplify the values we espouse as an organization: commitment, creativity, and innovation. 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.. Favorite camp activities: Kabbalat Shabbat (Lecha Dodi), Arts & Crafts, Color War. Favorite camp activities: Kayaking/Canoeing, Arts & Crafts, and Farm to Table chug. This has been reinforced in my many conversations with parents over the last few days. Chase joined Foundation for Jewish Camp in 2021 as the organizations digital marketing manager. As Senior Director of Finance and Administration at Foundation for Jewish Camp, Elisabeth Williams, is responsible for the organizations financial functions, including accounting, audit, finance, and investments. We want to make sure you understand some facts that are not in dispute, Friedman said in that message. Please email us at [emailprotected], subject line republish, with any questions or to let us know what stories youre picking up. Rabbi Ethan Linden, director of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, one of 10 overnight camps associated with the Conservative movement of Judaism, is the target of a lawsuit filed last week charging that he "acted with deliberate indifference" after being informed that a female camper had been sexually assaulted by a male camper. Favorite camp things: Campscape, Shabbat walks and Apple Brown Betty. Rex also serves at the Central Conference of American Rabbis as Special Advisor for Member Care and Wellness. Email Rachel at rachel.anszelowicz@jewishcamp.org. He receiveda B.A. A native of Long Island, NY, Susan and her husband Marc currently reside in the Chicagoland area and have three adult sons. In 2014, the Siegals endowed the One Happy Camper program in Cleveland, Ohio due their strong belief that by providing these children with Jewish camping experiences, they will discover the joy of being Jewish and want to continue celebrating their heritage throughout their lives.. She received her Bachelors in Accounting from Touro College and is a Certified Public Accountant. in Education at Smith College, a B.A. Amy Skopp Cooper, director of the National Ramah Commission and former director of Camp Ramah Nyack for 20 years, will act as director at Ramah Berkshires this summer. Maryn is excited to join the FJC as the Program Manager Community Care. She lives with her family in Northampton, MA. Her career spans more than 20 years of varied experience in non- profit financial management, leadership, and strategy. He also holds an OPM certificate from Harvard Business School. Previously, she was the Director of the Jewish Teen Funders Network in NYC and the founding Assistant Director of URJ Camp Kalsman in Seattle, WA. Currently Rich is a principal of the Boston Equity Group, a boutique venture capital firm, which invests in a variety of early stage business ventures. 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. David also spent 14 summers as a camper, counselor, and unit head at Camp Interlaken JCC in Eagle River, Wisconsin. For more than 20 years, she served as a board member and officer of the American Camp Association in New York (ACA-NYNJ). 2016 CRB Annual Fund Dinner by Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Issuu Favorite Camp things: Singing and dancing to classic camp songs, making jewelry, and maccabiah (color war)! A proud believer in community, Michael sits on the Board of a number of charitable organizations and acting as a fundraiser for others. Email Henry at Henry.Weltman@jewishcamp.org. 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. 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.) Scott is also a strategic partner of IDEAS Education in Beijing, China. They have 2 adult children, Max and Sophie, who were lifetime campers and staff members. 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. Mark has been a primary funder and advocate of PJ Library in the Atlanta community. Briana earned her MBA as an FJC Bildner Graduate Fellow from University of Washington and received her B.A. Startup Org Shines New Light On Abuse Policies "Camp Fees" cover mandatory bus transportation to and from Camp, canteen visits, trips, insurance, Camper e-mail service and a Camp T-shirt. They reside in Greensboro, and have three grown children. Jeffs Jewish identity was cemented at Camp Kadimah in Halifax, Nova Scotia, his home town. Rebecca Raphael is a New York City based writer, editor and producer who spent two decades running the digital operations (primarily website content) for TV personalities Dr. Phil, Rachael Ray and Katie Couric. Stacie and her husband, Jay, now live in Scottsdale, Arizona. She has held many lay-leadership roles within the L.A. Federation, including Lion of Judah Chair and Womens Philanthropy Major Gifts Chair, and has mentored young leaders through the Federations Community Leadership Institute. 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. Shelley Niceley Groff, an attorney by profession, currently devotes her full-time efforts to community service and activism. She grew up on the East Coast and absolutely loved attending 8-week sessions of summer camp in Maine for 7 consecutive summers, and returned an 8th as a counselor. She is also a mom of three young children, a committed conservative Jew, and an involved member of Park Avenue Synagogue. Currently, Jeff serves as Director of NuGo Nutrition, the manufacturer of NuGo Nutrition Bars. She serves on the National Board of Womens Division of Israel Bonds, and on the board of The Forever Childrens Home (a home for severely developmentally disabled young adults), and she serves as Vice-President and on the Executive Board of the Park Synagogue in Cleveland. After a long career as a CEO and senior software executive in Silicon Valley, Jim Heeger now spends full-time working as a board member of Jewish non-profit organizations. Yevgeniy Klig is the Senior Program Manager of the Russian-speaking Jewish (RSJ) Initiative at Foundation for Jewish Camp, where he supports Jewish camps in engaging RSJ campers, families, and staff. in epidemiology focused on maternal child health from the University of California, Berkeley and a B.A. Adina culminated her Ramah experience when she traveled to Israel with Camp friends on Ramah Seminar in 1978. The camp is located in Wingdale, NY (Dutchess County), on a 200-acre property with a beautiful lake. Alex joined FJC in October 2021 as the Associate Manager, of Operations & Data. Rich and his wife, Eve recently established the Machane Olami Program, a joint venture between Hillel International and Foundation for Jewish Camp, to bring Jewish students from around the world to serve as camp counselors in Jewish summer camps in the United States. Margalit loves to travel, collect semi-useful trivia, and spend time with her six nieces and nephews. 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. As an entrepreneur, Rob founded several food companies, including RLB Food Distributors, a perishable food distribution and food manufacturing company, which he sold in 2007. Alex earned her BA in Computer Art from the School of Visual Arts and her heart never left NYC since then. 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. Stacie completed the Slingshot PJSF x 21/64 Board Leadership Course in 2021, which gave her unparalleled knowledge and preparation to be an effective board member in non-profit organizations. Judy currently serves as Secretary on the Samis Foundation Board and is the incoming Chair of its Grants Committee. She met her husband while spending summers at Camp Ramah in Canada, where their three children now attend and love. Rexs relationship with Jewish camping goes back to childhood as a camper and continued through rabbinic school, when he served on staff of URJ Camp Harlam. Jenni holds a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education from Hunter College, and while studying she also worked for a brief period as a member of the full-time team at Surprise Lake Camp, where she had been a camper and young staff member for many years. Julie is also member of FJCs Board of Trustees. Marcia serves on the Board of Trustees of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. He was born and raised in Brooklyn. Over the past 18 years Gaby has worked in a wide range of Jewish and academic institutions including Yeshiva University, JDC Entwine, the Wagner School of Public Service and Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Lifeboth at New York University, Shorashim, Jewish Coalition for Service, and Jewish National Fund. Our connection to FJCs mission and to the field is both personal and professional, deepening our devotion to our work everyday. Favorite Camp Activity: Friday night- services, song session, and Israeli dance! Peter resides in Tenafly, New Jersey. She has a bachelors degrees in Journalism from the prestigious Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada. Josh Hirsch Dr. Cliff Nerwen Stefanie Katz-Rothman & James Rothman Naomi Saposh Rob Silverstone Liz Spevack Tammy & Dr. Steven Weinfeld Marc Weinstein HONORARY DINNER COMMITTEE Rabbis Amy. 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. In this role she gained valuable experience working with the senior management team, the Board of Directors and donors. Mission Statement Camp Ramah in the Berkshires is a vibrant summer camp . Michael has a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and his undergraduate degree from the University of Ottawa. Jeff, together with his father, Henry, and sister, Aimee, work together in helping to grow and develop AMSkiers status as a strategic partner and insurance resource for their camp client community throughout the United States and Israel. 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. All rights reserved. The Gottesman Fund Before joining FJC, Marisa held various positions in sales and social media marketing, in addition to volunteering as a mentor to neglected Israeli children during her gap year in Jerusalem at Midreshet AMIT. Margalit moved to Los Angeles after working in New York in a variety of small, innovation-focused Jewish non-profits and earning a Masters in Public Administration and an MA in Hebrew & Judaic Studies from NYUs Wagner/Skirball Dual Degree Program. Lawsuit alleges mishandling of sex assault allegation at Camp Ramah in Michael served as Chair of Camp Bnai Brith of Ottawa from 2007 to 2017, and is currently head of its Legal Committee. Maya was raised in Long Island, New York and spent her summers at Perlman Camp in Pennsylvania as a camper, counselor, and head counselor. In the Jewish community, Elisa is former president and chair of JTA, the international Jewish wire service, past chair of the Jewish Funders Network, and currently serves on their boards as well as those of the Jewish Book Council, the MetroWest Jewish News and Community Foundation. Annual Fund Dinner December 10, 2016 / 11 Kislev 5777 Shelter Rock Jewish Center, Roslyn, NY. synagogues, and camps. Prior to joining FJC, Rebecca worked as the Director of College Programs at Jewish National Fund for six years where she created JNFs signature Alternative Break to Israel program; a week-long immersion trip for college students and young adults. Jill was an FJC Cornerstone Fellow in 2006, a program she now proudly helps facilitate as part of her work. You must credit the Forward, retain our pixel and preserve our canonical link in Google search. www.eddiebauer.com launched in 1996 under Neumans leadership. Plus, she enjoys chocolate, social-impact documentaries and movies with morals, running, storytelling, exploring cultures through travel, the High Line Park, and living Western Queens with her partner, Dan. She strengthened her Jewish identity through her involvement in United Synagogue Youth (USY) where she gained an informal Jewish education and important leadership skills. Favorite camp activities: eating ice cream every day and making lanyards! Previously, Corey had a distinguished 15-year career in public relations and investor relations. Diane also works with her adult children on the Schilit familys innovative crowd-funding tzedakah initiative,Righteous Crowd, which helps vulnerable populations worldwide. 2015 Annual Fund Dinner Journal by Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Issuu She is a graduate of CUNY Queens College where she studied Media Studies and Business & Liberal Arts. Copyright 2023 The Forward Association, Inc. All rights reserved. ( 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. After college, she was a counselor for Young Judaeas gap year program in Israel. This year's Camp Ramah in California Board of Directors is comprised of dedicated supporters who live in the Los Angeles Area, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, and Phoenix. CAMP RAMAH IN THE BERKSHIRES INC - GuideStar Profile Favorite thing about camp: writing color war songs with her friend Mindy, whom she is STILL dear friends with today! At age 19, he was featured in Jewish Weeks 36 under 36. Jeremy spent many wonderful summers at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin as a child where he discovered the joy of Judaism and made lifelong friends. In addition to more than two decades of active engagement and board service with her local Jewish Federation, Alison is a staunch advocate for public education reform, and currently serves on the boards of JewBelong (where she is board chair), Fiedler Hillel at Northwestern University, Tennessee Aquarium, UnifiEd, Read20, and the Tennessee Holocaust Commission. She believes Jewish camp is integral to restoring our connection to nature and creating a greater sense of belonging in the world. 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. Elisa Spungen Bildner & Rob Bildner Delia has spent over 6 years working as an Executive Assistant/ Operations manager in New York City. (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 investigated, the camp announced Friday. 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. She is excited to support camps, staff, and initiatives on the West Coast.