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Rosh Ta’am & Garinim Aleph
Mili Cattan
Favorite Camp Meal: Grilled cheese
Favorite Camp Song: Tov Li B’Machane Ramah
Favorite Place to Hang Out at Camp: Gesher Hill
Hi, I’m Mili, I currently live in Washington, DC where I’m getting my master’s degree in Elementary Education at George Washington University. This will be my 12th summer at Ramah Darom (Gesher 17) and it’s going to be amazing. After Camp, I will have my own classroom and teach. I can’t wait to meet my campers and share the magic of Ramah Darom with them.
“Ramah Darom has made me the person that I am today. My summers as a camper were the most formative experiences I have had. I am forever grateful for my time at Camp as both a camper and a counselor.”
Rosh Ta’am & Garinim Bet
Hannah Feldstein
Favorite Camp Meal: Friday Night Dinner
Favorite Camp Song: Ya’alili or Naim Achshav
Favorite Place to Hang Out at Camp: The waterfall
Hello, I’m Hannah, I’ve been coming to Camp since 2011 (Gesher 18). I grew up in Atlanta, GA, and now I’m living in Israel and volunteering in the IDF. I’m not sure what my plans are after this summer, but I do know that I can’t wait to spend time at Ramah Darom with my Ta’am and Garinim Bet campers.
“Ramah Darom is my happy place. I am where I am now because of the experiences and things I learned at Camp and I can’t wait to be back.”
Rosh Nitzanim
Benjamin Greyber
Favorite Camp Meal: Shabbat chicken and potatoes
Favorite Camp Song: He Rak Rotzeh Lirkod
Favorite Place to Hang Out at Camp: Beit Am Basketball Courts (the cheese grater)
Hi, I’m Benjamin, I’m currently studying elementary education and new media at UNC Greensboro. I also teach 5th grade in Sunday school. I was a camper for 7 years (Gesher 18) and this will be my 4th summer on staff. After Camp, I’ll be finishing my education and hope to become an elementary school teacher.
“Ramah Darom is a pillar for me and the community I grew up in, literally my whole life.”
Rosh Sollelim
Josh Crowley
Favorite Camp Meal: Wednesday cookout dinner
Favorite Camp Song: Lo Normali
Favorite Place to Hang Out at Camp: Gan Randy
Hello, I’m Josh. I started going to Ramah Darom in 2009 and since have only spent three summers elsewhere (two in Israel and 2020). I am from Nashville, TN and attend UT (University of Tennessee). After another incredible summer at Camp, I’ll be finishing up my last semester of college this fall.
“Ramah is an important part of my growth as a person. I’ve spent more summers at Ramah Darom than I haven’t. And I have made so many amazing memories and met lifelong friends.“
Rosh Halutzim
Sammy Gelberg
Favorite Camp Meal: Biscuits and soysauge
Favorite Camp Song: Tov Li B’ Machaneh Ramah
Favorite Place to Hang Out at Camp: Makom Koachavim
Hi, my name is Sammy (fun fact, Camp is the only place I use that nickname) and I am so excited to be Rosh Halutzim! This will be my 10th summer at Camp (Gesher 19). I’m originally from Boynton Beach, Florida and currently, I am in my Junior year of college at Rutgers University where I’m double majoring in Journalism and Media Studies and Jewish Studies. After this summer I will be going into my last semester of college where I’ll be writing my undergraduate thesis all about Jewish summer camp.
“Ramah Darom is the place where I feel happiest and most at home. Growing up and working at Camp shaped my Jewish identity and introduced me to some of my best friends. Ramah Darom has helped me to find my greatest passions and provided me with a loving Kehillah (community) for the rest of my life.”
Rosh Kochavim
Jamie Bielski
Favorite Camp Meal: Breakfast biscuits and Wednesday night cookout!!
Favorite Camp Song: Lo Normali
Favorite Place to Hang Out at Camp: The waterfall or by the lake
Hi, I’m Jamie, this will be my 10th summer at Camp (Gesher 18). I’m from Jacksonville, FL (Duuuuvalll) and pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Art in Jewish Studies at the University of Florida. Go Gators!!! After Camp, I’ll be applying for a Masters program at UF!
“Ramah Darom means forgetting about all of the bad things in the world and basking in Jewish joy. It’s being in the North Georgia mountains surrounded by like-minded people who push me to be my best self. I couldn’t ask for a better place, group of people, or environment to spend my summers!”
Rosh Shoafim
Noah Strong
Favorite Camp Meal: Eggs, biscuits and soysage
Favorite Camp Song: Crazy Frog
Favorite Place to Hang Out at Camp: Waterfall
Hello, I’m Noah and I’m from Melbourne, FL and Atlanta, GA. I’m currently finishing my degree in religion and philosophy at Florida State University. This will be my second year on staff at Ramah Darom. After this summer, I’ll be going to Jerusalem for the Pardes Day School Education Program!
“For me, Ramah Darom represents what I consider one of the most important things. It is a space for young people to have fun and make connections with each other, with nature, and with the Jewish tradition.”
Rosh Nachshonim
Sam Bernstein
Favorite Camp Meal: Deli sandwiches at Shabbat lunch
Favorite Camp Song: Rikud (Dancing): Divooneh Shirah (Singing): Anna El Nah
Favorite Place to Hang Out at Camp: Nachshoville (obviously)
Hi, I’m Sam and I am (obviously) so excited to be Rosh Nachshonim for Kayitz (Summer) 2024. This will be my 12th summer at Ramah Darom. I was a camper for six years, went on Seminar in 2018 and came back as staff starting in 2019. I’m from Boynton Beach, FL and I’m a senior at UCF. After this summer and I’m looking forward to graduating UCF and going to Israel.
“Ramah Darom is the place I go to hang out with my friends, learn new life skills, and develop my Jewish identity. ”
Rosh Nivonim
Lily Weinstein
Favorite Camp Meal: Biscuits and soysage
Favorite Camp Song: Bassa Sababa
Favorite Place to Hang Out at Camp: Waterfall
Hello, I’m Lily and this will be my 11th summer at Camp Ramah Darom (Gesher 19). I’m from Raleigh, NC and currently attending the University of Maryland and interning at the State Department. After spending what I know will be an amazing summer at Camp, I’ll be traveling around Europe!
“Ramah gave me my best friends and so many opportunities that have made me into who I am today.”
Rosh Gesher
Liana Slomka
Favorite Camp Meal: Potato bar!
Favorite Camp Song: Himnon Ramah
Favorite Place to Hang Out at Camp: Chadar porch
Hi, I’m Liana and I love Ramah Darom! I’m Gesher 16 and this will be my 16th summer at Camp! I grew up in Atlanta and graduated from Princeton where I studied EEB (ecology and evolutionary biology and Hebrew). I’m now working as a madricha on Nativ Gap year program in Israel.
“Ramah Darom is where I found my first role models and closest friends. It’s where I developed all of the skills and interests that I am the most proud of. Ramah Darom is where I’ve seen generations of friends and campers make core memories and grow up to develop strong Jewish identities. It’s everything to me.”