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Why Ramah Works—and Why It’s Essential
September 1, 2017
BY ARNOLD M. EISEN, CHANCELLOR, AND PRESIDENT OF THE FACULTIES; PROFESSOR OF JEWISH THOUGHT “…I chat at Shabbat dinner with a married couple who met at camp 60 (!) years ago, and are en route to visit friends they met there as well. We agree that the greatest argument for Shabbat at camp is not […]
Robyn Diamond
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My Life Was Changed
August 23, 2017
The job of the rabbi is to change lives and it is holy and sacred work. Seeing the eyes of another person brightened and enlightened is so invigorating. The summer of 2017 will always be memorable for me as it was one of those occasions where my life was changed. I came to Camp Ramah […]
Rabbi Josh Hearshen
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Ramah Darom Totality
August 23, 2017
I came to the Solar Eclipse Shabbat with my husband and 2 children expecting to view a moment of awe but what I got was three days of magic. We packed our car, loaded up and picked up our kids from school early. We didn’t care that it was an excused absence or that things […]
Robyn Diamond
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The Jewish Future: It’s Worth The Investment
August 11, 2017
From time to time someone writes a pained article about the high cost of being Jewish, and in particular of raising Jewish children. There is then a backlash insisting that scholarships and low-cost options are available, or about how everyone makes choices. The most recent round was played out in The LA Times article “It’s […]
Rabbi Joshua Heller
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Rabbis in Shorts
August 4, 2017
A big part of what makes Ramah Darom experiences so powerful is Rabbis in shorts. Camp demystifies and humanizes religion. It strips away formality and removes barriers. It takes Judaism out of the synagogue and makes it more approachable. Years ago, when I lived in Greensboro, close friends of mine hosted a young French exchange […]
Fred Levick
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20 Years of Impact
July 28, 2017
We invite you to explore how far we’ve come in the last 20 years. While just a snapshot of our success, we hope this report will move you to join us in ensuring that our next 20 years will bring even greater benefits to all who cherish the richness of Judaism.
Robyn Diamond
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Spotlight on our Secret Weapon: Our Board of Directors
July 25, 2017
Behind every successful nonprofit organization, you’ll usually find a strong army of volunteers that makes their work possible. At Ramah Darom, we call our army our Board of Directors. They are the spirit and strength behind our success and give their time and energy to help further our mission. Our team knows that we owe […]
Robyn Diamond
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Hazon Conference Scholarship Available
July 25, 2017
Did you know that Hazon is offering Food Conference scholarships for people from the American Southeast? Full scholarships available for the Hazon Food Conference, August 9-12. Find out more.
Emily Kaiman
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The Thrill & Magic of Ramah Darom!
July 24, 2017
There are thrills around every corner, but it is the rhythm of everyday life here at Camp Ramah Darom that make the experience truly magical. Here at Camp Ramah Darom, kids are living an organic Jewish life where mitzvot are in the air we breathe. When the sun comes up, kids perform the mitzvah of […]
Geoff Menkowitz
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That time 37 “adults” melted back into chanichim
July 21, 2017
If you’d told me to look to the left then the right one shacharit during my Gesher summer of 2007 and said odds are one of those people will be at my 10-year reunion, I’d have told you to be quiet because it was the middle of tefillot. But then after putting my tefillin away, […]
Ben Brasch