Tag: Humility
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Ramah Darom Counselors Return from Transformative Israel Trip
May 20, 2025
For the past two years, the National Ramah Commission has organized special May trips to Israel for full-time and returning seasonal staff across the Ramah movement. Held just before the start of the summer season, these trips—run in partnership with Taglit-Birthright and the Shalom Hartman Institute—offer an immersive, meaningful experience rooted in service, learning, and […]
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New Board of Directors
May 19, 2025
This week, the Ramah Darom Board of Directors elected a new slate of officers and welcomed four new members: Lisa Clewner, Jonathan Epstein, Lindsey Heller Miller, and Erik Rostholder. We are incredibly fortunate to have this distinguished group leading our organization into the future. For a complete list of our Board, click here.
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Meet the Yoetzim
April 29, 2025
Camp Ramah Darom is thrilled to introduce our incredible team of Yoetzim for Kayitz (Summer) 2025 Jason Cathcart I couldn’t be more excited to return to Ramah Darom for my fourth summer as a yoetz! Since 2018, I’ve served as the Director of Congregational Learning at Beth David Synagogue in Greensboro, NC. With over 20 […]
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The 4 QUESTIONS
April 9, 2025
The beginning of the maggid (story-telling), during the Seder starts with Ma Nishtanah, the Four Questions, sung by the youngest participant describing why this night is different from every other night. So too our time at Ramah Darom is different from any day we might experience outside the Camp bubble. And since we at Camp Ramah […]
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The Power of Unplugging
April 9, 2025
The Power of Unplugging: Why Going Screen-Free at Camp Matters At Ramah Darom, we believe in the magic that happens when kids look up from their screens and into each other’s eyes. Camp is one of the rare spaces left where children can fully unplug—and it makes a world of difference. In today’s tech-saturated world, […]
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Camp Packing Tips!
April 9, 2025
Summer will be here before you know it, excitement is building and there are at least a few items still on your “need to purchase” list. We are here to help. From logowear to packing list items, we’ve got you covered. For more packing advice, check out 5 Packing Tips from Pros and let us […]
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Calm the Camp Jitters
April 9, 2025
Preparing for your child’s first summer at Camp Ramah Darom can be both exciting and a bit nerve-wracking. To help ease those first-time jitters, we’ve compiled a list of resources and tips designed to ensure both you and your camper feel confident and ready for the adventure ahead. From connecting with other families through our […]
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Living the Story of Our People
April 8, 2025
As we prepare to celebrate Passover—and welcome over 500 guests to our largest Passover Retreat ever—I’m drawn to the connection between this holiday’s resonant themes of freedom, peoplehood, and miracles, and our Ramah Darom North Star. In Shemot (Exodus) 13:8, we are commanded to tell the story: “And you shall tell your child on that […]
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Building Strength & Community: Preparing Shlichim for Camp
March 28, 2025
As we prepare for another transformative summer at Ramah Darom, the spirit of connection, purpose, and resilience is already in full swing—starting here in Israel, where our mishlachat (Israeli staff delegation) are getting ready to join us. This summer’s group of shlichim (Israeli staff) is extraordinary, and their journey begins with a powerful experience: training […]
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L’HITRAOT
January 22, 2025
I first drove through the front gates of 70 Darom Lane in 2018 during Camp Yofi and knew instantly that Ramah Darom was a magical place. I’ve driven through those same gates hundreds of times since and on every visit, I feel that same Ramah Darom magic: a deep sense of excitement and wonder knowing […]
