Tag: Ramah Darom
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Gratitude, Growth & Goodbyes
July 27, 2025
As we prepare to welcome our final Shabbat of the Kayitz, we find ourselves holding mixed emotions of joy and sadness. At Camp, Shabbat marks the passage of time. Each of our four Shabbatot anchors the session, offering time to reflect and reset. But with this Shabbat comes the realization that another summer is drawing to a close, and it will be […]
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Ruach, Role Models & Ramah Values
July 20, 2025
On Thursday, we welcomed our Garinim campers for their 11-night adventure at Ramah Darom—and their ruach (spirit) and excitement were contagious from the moment they stepped off the bus! What made it even more heartwarming was watching Gesher—their role models and our future tzevet (staff)—greet them with such pride and care. It was a beautiful reminder of the […]
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Pause & Appreciate—A Week of Wonder at Camp
July 11, 2025
Our first full week of Machzor Bet (Second Session) has been filled with joyful energy and engaging experiences. Our chanichim (campers) have been busy building bridges in STEM, blowing glass in omanut (art), rehearsing lines in drama, and enjoying swimming, sports, singing, and so much more! This week, I had the opportunity to tell a […]
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Jewish Pride, American Spirit & A Strong Jewish Future
July 4, 2025
What an incredible start to Machzor Bet! Arrival day was full of excitement as new and returning campers came together for our traditional fried chicken dinner, followed by singing, dancing, and cheering in the amphitheater—all pointing to an unforgettable Kayitz (summer) ahead. After a full first day of activities, we’re now preparing to welcome our first Shabbat […]
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Blossoming Tzevet & Chanichim
June 27, 2025
As we enter our fourth Shabbat together, I’m filled with awe at the AMAZING moments we’ve shared. Our kehillah (community) has learned new skills, formed new friendships, gained independence, and nurtured our Jewish neshamot (souls). This Shabbat, we’ll sing and dance with joy—and, as always, shed a few tears at Havdallah as we prepare to separate not only from Shabbat, […]
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Giving Our Best
June 20, 2025
We have had another wonderful week of Camp. Many of our chanichim (campers) venturing beyond the gates of 70 Darom Lane on yitziot (field trips), bringing their Camp ruach (spirit) out in the world—staying overnight in Asheville, Alabama, and at a campsite near Helen! We also celebrated Yom Yisrael, had a spirited all-camp shira (singing), […]
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A Glowing Shabbat Ahead
June 13, 2025
I can’t believe we’re already heading into our second Shabbat of the summer after a full, joyful week at Camp! Our chanichim (campers) have jumped into their first chuggim (electives), experienced their first Yom Meyuchad (special programming day), and so much more. This week’s Havdallah will be especially meaningful as we celebrate our first-ever Glow Havdallah in honor of Parashat Behaalotecha, which we’ll read […]
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How Amazing is This Place!
June 6, 2025
“How amazing is this place!” These are the words Jacob proclaims after waking from his dream of a ladder reaching to the heavens, with angels ascending and descending (Bereshit 28:17):מַה־נּוֹרָ֖א הַמָּק֣וֹם הַזֶּ֑ה אֵ֣ין זֶ֗ה כִּ֚י אִם־בֵּ֣ית אֱלֹהִ֔ים וְזֶ֖ה שַׁ֥עַר הַשָּׁמָֽיִם Jacob experiences a profound sense of awe and holiness—something I can almost imagine as we open […]
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So, You’ve Just Dropped Your Kids Off at Camp… Now What?
June 6, 2025
How to Trust, Breathe, and Enjoy the Time Away You did it. The duffels are packed, the name labels are (mostly) still stuck on, and you’ve officially dropped your kids off at camp. Maybe for the first time. Maybe for the fifth. Either way, there’s a unique mix of pride, nervousness, and a strange […]
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Meet the Summer 2025 Roshim
May 30, 2025
Introducing the Kayitz (Summer) 2025 Camp Ramah Darom Rashei Aidah (Unit Heads) & Rashei Anaf (Specialty Heads). Meet the 2025 Rashei Aidah Rosh Ta’am & Garinim Julia Goldberg Favorite Camp Meal: Mexican-style dinner Favorite Camp Song or Dance: Bein Hachanichim Favorite Place to Hang Out at Camp: The Trope Benches Hello, I’m Julia! I’ve been […]
