Category: Discover
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Alumni Spotlight: Camp Legend-Dafna Robinson
April 3, 2024
1. What made you want to come to Ramah Darom? I came to Darom originally in 1996 to provide a Jewish camping experience for my two nephews, Jeff and Kevin Hast. Quickly, I realized I was having a great time myself! 2. How has Ramah Darom changed you as a person and as an educator? […]
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Meet the 2024 Unit Heads
March 6, 2024
Introducing the Kayitz (Summer) 2024 Camp Ramah Darom Rashei Aidah (Unit Heads) Scroll down to learn more and roll over their photos to see them then and now. 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 […]
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Our Ramah Solidarity and Service Mission to Israel
January 25, 2024
It is hard to put into words the experience my family and I had on the Ramah Solidarity and Service Mission to Israel from January 11–15. But I will try and recap as much as possible to give you a sense of what is happening on the ground. On Thursday, January 11, we arrived in […]
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It’s Happening!
January 25, 2024
Today we have big news to share: construction has begun on the brand new Program Center at Ramah Darom – a true Shehecheyanu moment for all of us! This exciting addition to our Clayton campus – the largest new construction project in over a decade – will replace the old Beit Am Katan (original dining […]
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What does Ramah Darom mean to alumni?
November 17, 2023
Messages from our Camp Ramah Darom Alumni Daphna Shul (Gesher 08) “Ramah Darom is not only a place where Jews can be Jews, but also a celebration of the interconnected relationship Jews have to each other all of the world and the deep-seeded, spiritual ties to Israel that live within us innately.” Natan Gorod (Gesher […]
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Taking Care of Yourself During Challenging Times
November 15, 2023
10 Tips for Protecting Your Mental Health Normalize your feelings: All the feelings you are experiencing now are valid. Whether you are sad, anxious, overwhelmed, angry, or feeling emotions you haven’t experienced, these feelings make you a human with empathy. Find ways to express your emotions and self-soothe: Process your emotions in a journal […]
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The Incredible Impact of the Ramah Darom Community
November 13, 2023
As I write this message, I’ve just finished watching a Zoom hosted by Shelley Greenspan, the White House liaison to the Jewish community. Shelley is a proud Camp Ramah Darom alum (and is married to another Camp alum) and spoke articulately about the National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. I will admit that despite the challenging […]
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A Spark of Simcha (Joy)
November 10, 2023
“This is the best one yet!” I kept hearing throughout the Jewish Women’s Getaway Retreat (JWG) this past week, and I have to agree. It was an incredible 4 days filled with deep conversations, laughter, tears, learning, connection and simcha (joy), which was this year’s theme. While each JWG has a theme like brachot (blessings), […]
Rachel Herman
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Alumni Spotlight: Adina Karpuj (Gesher ’12)
November 5, 2023
“On October 8th, still in complete shock from the previous day’s events, I heard there was a group of soldiers in need of 10 stretchers and that each one cost 500 NIS (approximately 130 USD). I decided I’d help try to pool some funds and turned to my Atlanta and CRD communities for help.” Within […]
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Hebrew, Hebrew Everywhere at Ramah Darom
August 22, 2023
Chana knows and loves camp. And Chana knows and loves Hebrew. Now in her seventh year at Ramah Darom in Clayton, Georgia, Chana is combining these two things she knows and loves as the camp Amita Ivrit – Hebrew Fellow – to ensure that campers and staff find new ways to connect to the language of the […]
