A founding board member and past president of Project Morry, a nonprofit summer camp and year-round youth development program, Michele was also past president of the Ben Appelbaum Foundation, an organization that mentored emerging entrepreneurs. She is excited to support camps, staff, and initiatives on the West Coast. Susan earned her MSW from Hunter College in NYC and a BS in Psychology & Education from SUNY Oneonta. After returning to the U.S. in 2018, Mallory worked as the Philanthropy Associate for Women of Reform Judaism. Favorite Camp Activity: Backcountry Trips. Shawna grew up in Montreal and is currently living in Raanana, Israel combining her love for food and philanthropy in creating classes that celebrate Israels abundance while raising awareness of local charitable organizations. Our connection to FJCs mission and to the field is both personal and professional, deepening our devotion to our work everyday. Star, a native Brooklynite, graduated from the College of New Rochelle with an undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts Studies. Jim and his wife Stephanie love spending time with their adult children and their families, including 11 grandchildren. He and his wife Sari, live primarily in NYC with the balance in Hawley, PA. Bethany is the Manager of Learning and Research at the Foundation for Jewish Camp. Previously, she worked in communications, development, and operations at Yeshivat Maharat, gaining a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the Jewish non-profit world. Arno Rosenfeld is an enterprise reporter for the Forward, where he covers antisemitism, philanthropy and American Jewish institutions. Our Team - Foundation for Jewish Camp Diane has also served on the JCF Board of Trustees, the JCF Endowment Committee and the Endowment Foundation Council. Her career spans more than 20 years of varied experience in non- profit financial management, leadership, and strategy. Prior to joining FJC, Randi spent thirteen years working as an Executive Assistant/Project Manager at the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. in Harlem where she worked closely with senior management, the Apollo Board of Directors and many legendary performers. I dont really think this is that big of a deal, he [the assailant] is just a horny little boy, Linden allegedly told the girl. She acted as editor of the cookbook,Panache: Montreals Flair for Kosher Cooking,a project of the Auxiliary of the Sir Mortimer B. David Jewish General Hospital. Henry has been involved with FJC across a variety of roles, beginning as a Cornerstone Fellow, followed by the Cornerstone Event Internship, and maintained a connection by establishing, and ultimately co-chairing, the Cornerstone Alumni Board (CAB). Kay was acquired by Ecolab, Inc. in 1995. She received her Bachelors in Accounting from Touro College and is a Certified Public Accountant. Plus, she enjoys chocolate, social-impact documentaries and movies with morals, running, storytelling, exploring cultures through travel, the High Line Park, and living Western Queens with her partner, Dan. Teri graduated from the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University in 2016. In this role she gained valuable experience working with the senior management team, the Board of Directors and donors. Nila holds an M.P.H. He returned to Harlam beginning in 1996, when he and his wife, Rabbi Rachel Hertzman, joined the camp faculty, and their children Jackie, Sarah, Mitch and Nate began their years as campers and counselors. He is also co-chair of the Equity Capital Formation Task Force, a group of individuals from across the countrys startup and small-capitalization company ecosystems advocating for market structure reform to encourage job creation and growth. Copyright 2023 The Forward Association, Inc. All rights reserved. He spent 17 years as a camper and then educator at Ramah Camps in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and YUSSR camps in the Former Soviet Union. Nila Rosen joined FJC in January 2020 after two decades of experience providing strategic planning, evaluation, and applied research assistance to philanthropic, nonprofit, healthcare start-ups, and governmental agencies as well as large-scale initiatives. Anita grew up in Cleveland, OH, where she still lives with her husband, Michael D. Siegal. In his free time, Jason loves playing basketball, finding New Yorks best pizza, and spending time with his three brothers. Mindy and Alan Schall Announced as Honorees for the Golda Och Academy Prior to joining FJC, Rachel worked for Loeb and Troper LLP, a public accounting firm, for three years as a financial auditor for nonprofit organizations. She also held various roles in finance and operations supporting nonprofit organizations to effectively manage changes, align their day-to-day activities and resources with their mission. Diane has been deeply involved in many Jewish organizations in leadership capacities, including the University of Maryland Hillel, University of Miami Hillel, Hillel International, Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. While Diane never attended Jewish overnight camp as a child, she spent six summers working at Camp Ramah in New England. CAMP NURSE (RN or LPN) (Summer 2023 position) We are seeking nurses to join the Summer Health Center Team for 8 weeks (June 19 - August 17.) Favorite camp activities: Kabbalat Shabbat (Lecha Dodi), Arts & Crafts, Color War. Maya was raised in Long Island, New York and spent her summers at Perlman Camp in Pennsylvania as a camper, counselor, and head counselor. Adina culminated her Ramah experience when she traveled to Israel with Camp friends on Ramah Seminar in 1978. Professionally, Diane served for 15 years as the Program and Youth Director of Bnai Israel Congregation in Rockville, Maryland. In his first summer as director of Camp Ramah Berkshires, a large Conservative sleepaway camp in the rolling hills of upstate New York, Rabbi Ethan Linden is intent on ensuring that all. ( JTA) Rabbi Ethan Linden, director of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, is taking a leave of absence while his handling of a 2018 sexual assault allegation involving two campers is. In her free time Bethany likes to go on walks with her dog, knit, and read. He is a past president of the New York section of the ACA and past chair of the Tri State Camping Conference. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Columbia University and an M.B.A. in General Management from Harvard Business School. Justin is excited to be joining FJC as the Program Operations Assistant for the Field Growth team, helping with the One Happy Camper, Jewish Family Camp, and Competitive Edge initiatives. Michael has a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and his undergraduate degree from the University of Ottawa. Jamies previous roles at Tawonga included Chief Program Officer and Camp Director. Kaplan has been active with over 20 local and national non-profit Boards. Joe also co-founded and serves as a board member at GoodToday.org, a non-profit platform with the mission of making charity a daily habit for thousands. Josh graduated magna cum laude from Brown University in 1999 and received his Masters in Jewish Studies from Gratz in 2022. Before joining FJC, Marisa held various positions in sales and social media marketing, in addition to volunteering as a mentor to neglected Israeli children during her gap year in Jerusalem at Midreshet AMIT. in Law & Society from American University. Josh Hirsch Dr. Cliff Nerwen Stefanie Katz-Rothman & James Rothman Naomi Saposh Rob Silverstone Liz Spevack Tammy & Dr. Steven Weinfeld Marc Weinstein HONORARY DINNER COMMITTEE Rabbis Amy. Michael Polowin, one of Ontarios leading lawyers in commercial real estate and municipal and planning law, is a partner at the national law firm of Gowling WLG and leader of its National Municipal Law Group, where represents clients through the full spectrum of the development process. In recognition of her work on behalf of children in need and the ACA, Michele has received many regional and national awards. . Rachel Anszelowicz is excited to be joining FJC as a fellow focusing on a portfolio of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Avi lives in White Plains with his wife, Cantor Adina Frydman, and their children, Yadid, Yishama, Emunah, and Libi. He receiveda B.A. Peter J. Weidhorn is the immediate past chair of FJCs board of directors. In this position, she worked to enhance research and collaboration between the states child-serving education, developmental, and medical systems. Jeff graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1988 with a BA in Economics. Camp Ramah in Canada. At the 14th Street Y, Jenni grew from her original role as Assistant Director/Program Coordinator of the Ys largest Jewish day camp program, New Country Day Camp, to Director of New Country Day Camp, to Director of Summer Programs, and then to Director of Youth Programs overseeing all program departments serving ages 5-18. Prior to becoming URJ chair, he led the North American camping committee of the URJ and was instrumental in crafting the camp movement structure. Mark is a past president of Temple Kehillat Chaim in Roswell, Georgia, as well as a past national board member of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), where he served on the North American Camping (NAC) committee, budget committee, and business practices committee. Rebecca is the Senior Director of Field Expansion at Foundation for Jewish Camp, driving strategy to increase enrollment and capacity at camps. They reside in Greensboro, and have three grown children. Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Wikipedia Prior to joining FJC, Bobby spent 36 years serving as Camp Director/Jewish Educator at Camp Young Judaea-Sprout Lake, JCC Camp Arthur-Reeta, and . Jeff joined Cowen Investment Management (formerly known as Ramius LLC) when it was founded in 1994 and was responsible for the development, management and oversight of a number of the investment strategies employed. Camp Ramah director on leave amid allegations he mishandled sexual Skip is a recipient of ACAs National Honor Award and the Tri State Service Award. Coordinating two grand openings for NYX cosmetics in New York City and Pumas 2018 hypefest, her love for event management, team management and operations continues to expand. She has a bachelors degrees in Journalism from the prestigious Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada. Favorite camp activities: Kayaking/Canoeing, Arts & Crafts, and Farm to Table chug. Her freelance writing has been featured in the New York Post, Jewish Week, Jewish Journal, Marie Claire, Seventeen, Yahoo!, Los Angeles magazine, and other print and digital publications. She is a graduate of NYU, where she studied Jewish History and Civilization and Psychology. In addition to her camp experiences, Susies deep experience growing startups and transforming businesses, coupled with her expertise in consulting, strategy, and human resources, will be a tremendous asset to help move Ramah Berkshires forward to next summer. Staci is a proud alumnus of Golden Slipper Camp, which sparked her passion for helping more kids attend Jewish overnight camp. She has been a group leader and educator for Birthright and American Jewish World Service groups, and in summer 2018 she officially joined the world of Jewish camp with a position at Ramah Day Camp in Nyack. A native of Ottawa, he has practised law since 1985, and has been listed in Best Lawyers in Canada for both Municipal and Real Property Law, since 2010, as well as Lexpert since 2014 and Chambers Canada since 2017. Staci joined FJC in 2014, and as our Senior Manager of Operations & Data, she works to ensure our internal and external systems are running smoothly. The Gottesman Fund Jim lives in Palo Alto, California and Lenox, Massachusetts with his wife Daryl Messinger who is a past Chair of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ). Alison is also past co-chair of National Young Leadership for Jewish Federations of North America. Stacie completed the Slingshot PJSF x 21/64 Board Leadership Course in 2021, which gave her unparalleled knowledge and preparation to be an effective board member in non-profit organizations. in Education at Smith College, a B.A. Earlier, Yevgeniy was the Senior Director of RSJ Programming at Moishe House and the Director of Teen Services at Marks JCH of Bensonhurst in Brooklyn, NY. Scott is also a strategic partner of IDEAS Education in Beijing, China. Judy is a Wexner Fellow from the first Seattle cohort in 1997. Elisabeth lives in New Jersey with her husband and 3 boys. There she was a founding Steering Committee member and chaired the Tri-State Camp Conference, the worlds largest conference for camping professionals. In addition to more than two decades of active engagement and board service with her local Jewish Federation, Alison is a staunch advocate for public education reform, and currently serves on the boards of JewBelong (where she is board chair), Fiedler Hillel at Northwestern University, Tennessee Aquarium, UnifiEd, Read20, and the Tennessee Holocaust Commission. Marisa joined Foundation for Jewish Camp as an Assistant Program Manager for One Happy Camper. Additionally, she is a board member of Jewish Council for Public Affairs. He has also been a longtime board member of Greater Boston Legal Services and American Bar Association. Rich is a graduate of Northwestern University, with BS in Economics. Charles & Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies Peter is a past Chair of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ). Marcia is a past participant of the Wexner Heritage Foundation program and JFNAs National Young Leadership Cabinet. He is a member of the World Presidents Organization. from Cornell University and an M.P.A. A graduate of American University with a B.S. He holds a Bachelors Degree from the State University of New York at Albany and presently resides in West Orange, NJ. Meet Our Interim Director - Camp Ramah in the Berkshires Campus - Camp Ramah in the Berkshires He resides in Manhattan, with his wife Ilana, as do their children, Ittamar, & Aileen and Shai, and one grandson. The boy was subsequently charged in family court, according to the lawsuit. At Yale, from which Elisa graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, she is on the Alumni Association Board, the Development Council, Parents Leadership Council, Womens Health Research at Yale (Medical School) Council, on the board of the Slifka Center for Jewish Life (Hillel) and is a founding member of YaleWomen and on its Council. Henry Weltman is the Associate Program Director at Foundation for Jewish Camp. A proud believer in community, Michael sits on the Board of a number of charitable organizations and acting as a fundraiser for others. Camp Ramah in the Berkshires Welcomes New Director He was the founder and CEO of Production Services Associates, LLC. In 2013, President Obama appointed Elisa to the U.S. After working in health care and politics, including as Executive Director of San Franciscans for Good Government, Diane began to devote her adult life to Jewish communal service. She is also the author of Am I There Yet? He loves Camp Ramah. Seth Adelsberg - Direct.. - Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - ZoomInfo Locally, Shelley serves on the Board of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Center for Advancement of Jewish Education, as well as the AJC Miami Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council. Amy served as the long-time kindergarten teacher at Lander-Grinspoon Academy (LGA) and designed family education for both LGA and Abundance Farm, a Jewish food justice farm in Northampton. Shelley Niceley Groff, an attorney by profession, currently devotes her full-time efforts to community service and activism. We are writing about the lawsuit recently filed against the National Ramah Commission, Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, and Rabbi Ethan Linden, the Director of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires. Marcia serves on the Board of Trustees of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. Before joining Foundation for Jewish Camp in 2008, Avi was the Campus Rabbi and Assistant Director of the St. LouisHillel at Washington University and has held numerous positions as rabbi, educator, and youth leader. Previously, she has worked for secular and Jewish nonprofits focused on children, youth, and families in a variety of data management and programmatic roles. Many of us are Jewish camp alumni ourselves, and we know how it has shaped our own lives. Currently he serves as the Board Chair of the Foundation for Jewish Camp having jointed that board in 2012. Photo by Camp Ramah in the Berkshires. Favorite Camp Activity: Friday night- services, song session, and Israeli dance! Diane formerly has served on the Boards of Stanford U niversity Hillel, Lehrhaus Judaica, and on the inaugural 2013 and 2014 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards National Selection Committees. Rebecca Raphael is a New York City based writer, editor and producer who spent two decades running the digital operations (primarily website content) for TV personalities Dr. Phil, Rachael Ray and Katie Couric. Bethany earned her MBA from the Heller School of Social Policy at Brandeis University and her BA from American University in international studies. Adina is married to Harman ( Gesher 1975) and they have two children (Zoe and Eli) and . Michele is the creator and director of FJCs cutting-edge Specialty Camps Incubator and Accelerator programs which have launched 17 new Jewish specialty camps since 2010. In 1987, Kaplan returned to Greensboro and entered the family business, Kay Chemical Company, a leading supplier of cleaning chemical programs to the fast-food industry. Jeff graduated from Syracuse University in 1993 and studied at the College of Insurance. ZAAKAH - ***Statement Released by Camp Ramah in the | Facebook She received her BA from Harvard College and her JD from Hastings College of the Law. Prior to joining FJC, Chase was the Creative Manager for the University of Arizona Bookstores, digital media coordinator for the Tucson Jewish Community Center and Tour Manager & Sound Engineer for various international performing artists. As Senior Director of Finance and Administration at Foundation for Jewish Camp, Elisabeth Williams, is responsible for the organizations financial functions, including accounting, audit, finance, and investments. Stacie Brockman is a serial entrepreneur, passionate investor,and dedicated advisor. He also holds an OPM certificate from Harvard Business School. The lawsuit also states that Linden discouraged the girl from telling her parents about the incident, and that police had to ask Linden and other camp officials twice before they removed the boy from camp. He was ordained in the charter class at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, the open Orthodox rabbinical school. "Camp Fees" cover mandatory bus transportation to and from Camp, canteen visits, trips, insurance, Camper e-mail service and a Camp T-shirt. Jim Sokolove is an attorney known for advertising legal services on television. Favorite camp things: Campscape, Shabbat walks and Apple Brown Betty. Together they have three children ages 19, 16 and 13. In her free time she enjoys playing guitar, writing comedy sketches, and competitive TV show trivia. He is also past president of the Golda Och Academy (formerly the Solomon Schechter of Essex and Union) and the National Ramah Commission. NATIONAL RAMAH COMMISSION, INC. - GuideStar Profile This is a developing story. He and his wife Lesley are very active members of the Los Angeles Jewish community including involvement with the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles and formerly as board members of Sinai Temple of Los Angeles. Not to be overshadowed by her corporate experience, Susies lifelong connection to Jewish camping began as a seven-year-old camper, continuing on as staff in the same Jewish overnight camp. You can reach him at [emailprotected] and follow him on Twitter @arnorosenfeld. Mindy has spent countless hours on the Upper and Lower . He joined the year-round team in 2000, and was the Assistant Director from . Nationally, Susan serves as an active member of the board of Jewish Rock Radio (JRR) and recently joined the lay leadership of the Alexander Muss High School in Israel program where she focuses on recruiting students, engaging alumni, and developing partnerships with day schools, Copyright 2023 Foundation for Jewish Camp. Yevgeniy Klig is the Senior Program Manager of the Russian-speaking Jewish (RSJ) Initiative at Foundation for Jewish Camp, where he supports Jewish camps in engaging RSJ campers, families, and staff. She is currently a Co-Chair of Lion of Judah Endowment. The allegations focus on camp's response to an incident of sexual misconduct against one camper by another camper in the summer of 2018. Camp Ramah in California | Summer Camp | Retreat Center | A Journey for He oversees camping operations on both owned and rented sites, day and resident camps, throughout the northeastern United States. Favorite thing about camp: writing color war songs with her friend Mindy, whom she is STILL dear friends with today! In the lawsuit, Linden was accused of a series of missteps related to a 2018 incident in which a female, teenage camper reported waking up to find a male camper with his hands on and inside her genitals. Henry grew up in Sudbury, Massachusetts, and spent his summers as a second-generation camper and staffer at Perlman Camp in Lake Como, Pennsylvania. Through her work on our leadership development programs and educational initiatives, Teri is able to see her direct impact on the field of Jewish camp. Maya Tipiere joined FJC in February 2023 as the Learning and Research Associate. Rabbi Ethan. As Camp Ramah in Ojai leaders, we strive to govern with insight, vision . Email Justin at justin.leath@jewishcamp.org. She has held many lay-leadership roles within the L.A. Federation, including Lion of Judah Chair and Womens Philanthropy Major Gifts Chair, and has mentored young leaders through the Federations Community Leadership Institute. Camp Ramah in Northern California. She currently serves on the boards of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, Jewish National Fund-Illinois, and Chicagos Jewish Women Foundation. Were happy to make this story available to republish for free, unless it originated with JTA, Haaretz or another publication (as indicated on the article) and as long as you follow our guidelines. Her involvement in USY inspired her to spend a year studying and volunteering in Israel after graduating from high school. In her free time, Staci enjoys wandering around NY, doing puzzles, and making friendship bracelets. She is also passionate about food and restaurants, organization, seasonal dcor, and her hometown of New York City. Manning, a lawyer, was the first woman chair of Jewish Federations of North America, and was the founding board chair of Prizmah, the Center for Jewish Day Schools. Favorite Camp activity: Making smores with lightly toasted (not burnt) marshmallows. Her area of focus is building healthy and resilient individuals, communities, environments, and organizations and the interactions between these systems.

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