This spring, the National Ramah Commission hosted two groups of rashei edot (division heads) for our annual Louis & Shoshanah Winer Institute for Rosh Edah Training—one from May 21–22 in Jerusalem and another from June 3–5 at Camp Ramah New England in Palmer, MA.
Read MoreA group of 14 young adults, 12 of whom were Ramah alumni, recently spent a week in Poland on Ha’dor Yizkor: A Reshet Ramah Poland Journey. During our week together, we honored the vibrancy of Jewish life that once existed in the country, bore witness to the unfathomable atrocities of the Shoah, grappled with complex questions about Poland’s modern Jewish community, and celebrated our Jewish identities proudly and joyfully through prayer, song, and dance.
Read MoreWe are very proud to announce that the 2024 Ramah camping season has officially opened for campers.The singing, dancing, playing, praying, and learning have all begun for more than 11,000 campers and staff who will participate in a Ramah program this summer.
Read MoreWe have just concluded two extraordinarily powerful back-to-back Israel missions for our North American staff and incoming shlichim. During the past two weeks in Israel, we brought together 300 members of the 2024 Ramah community, representing each of our North American camps.
Read MoreAs we have transitioned from the somber day of Yom Hazikaron into a uniquely complicated Yom Ha'atzmaut, we share this Ramah story of commitment, love, and devotion. In this time of darkness, you, our Ramah mishpacha, have been a beacon of light, and we have never felt so proud of your leadership.
Read MoreIn September 2023, National Ramah launched Reshet Ramah Ba’Ir, a new name for programming for 20s and 30s alumni and friends. Since then, we have hosted 26 events in 7 cities, which have brought together 1,200 collective attendees.
Read MoreFrom March 3-4, 2024, Ramah camper care professionals and other year-round employees attended Foundation for Jewish Camp and Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan’s Youth Development and Well-Being Conference. During their two days together, professionals gained useful skills in supporting MESSH (mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health) for campers, counselors, and all community members at Ramah.
Read MoreThe Ramah College Network (RCN) has achieved continued success in its mission to harness the leadership, creativity, and passion of young adults, empowering them to strengthen both the Ramah alumni and the wider Jewish communities on their respective campuses.
Read MoreOver the weekend of February 9–11, we convened 19 Ramah campus leaders for a Shabbaton about responding to antisemitism.
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