Seven Ukrainian teen athletes will be welcomed thius summer by Ramah Sports Academy, a program of Camp Ramah in Northern California, thanks to a collaboration with Maccabi USA and Maccabi Ukraine.
Read MoreBecause of Ramah’s investments and partnerships with the Shalom Hartman Institute and others (including The Jewish Agency and the World Zionist Organization, we anticipate that Ramah camps this summer will be communities where conversation, study and experiences of Israel will be passionate, thoughtful and engaging, with space for productive disagreement. In so doing, we will confidently assert and deepen our core commitment to Israel.
Read MoreOur Maslul Yisrael 2023 cohort of 18 senior counselors, who will be working at nine different Ramah camps this summer, spent May 15-21 engaged in deep learning with the Shalom Hartman Institute.
Read MoreFrom December 19-28, 2022, our group of 11 Maslul Argentina participants and two National Ramah staff members had an extraordinary experience that combined work at a Jewish summer camp outside of Buenos Aires, meaningful service in the historic Jewish community of Basavilbaso, and time in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, home to the largest Jewish community in Latin America.
Read MoreWith each visit I was reminded just how good it is to be in camp, even if only for brief moments of time. When I think about the meaningful interactions that I had during these short trips, I am energized by the deep learning, special friendships and lifelong connections to Judaism that I witnessed.
Read MoreIt happens every July just outside of São Paulo, Brazil, at the local NOAM chapter’s machané choref (winter camp). Dr. Daniel Olson, our Director of Strategic Initiatives and Research, visited Brazil this week to lead staff training sessions on disability inclusion, teach music, and learn from our colleagues in Latin America.
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