Mission Statement Camp Ramah in the Berkshires is a vibrant summer camp . Jeremy has served as the Chief Executive Officer for Foundation for Jewish Camp since 2010. No stranger to the camp experience, as a former Scout whose camp leaders just so happen to be family relatives, Star learned the importance of team-building, hard work (door-to-door cookie sales) and supporting ones community. Mark holds a BA from American University, and lives in Atlanta with his wife Linda. Photo by Camp Ramah in the Berkshires Randi lives in Manhattan with her life partner Richard, an attorney and their rescue dog, B3. Rabbi Ethan Linden, director of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, one of 10 overnight camps associated with the Conservative movement of Judaism, is the target of a lawsuit filed last week charging that he "acted with deliberate indifference" after being informed that a female camper had been sexually assaulted by a male camper. Jason is so excited to be working on some of FJCs signature programs such as Cornerstone and Leaders Assembly, among others. He lives in Fort Lee, NJ with his wife and two teenagers. Marcia serves on the Board of Trustees of Milken Community School, and is a past board member of de Toledo High School (formerly New Community Jewish High School.) He is a past Chair of the Board of Moishe House, the Immediate Past Chair of the San Francisco Jewish Federation, and a board member of the Jewish Federations of North America. Gaby comes to Foundation for Jewish Camp most recently from M2: The Institute for Experiential JewishEducation, where she served as its first Chief Program Officer. A graduate of American University with a B.S. 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. Favorite camp activity: Night time story telling around the campfire. Rabbi Ethan. Scott is an educator and thought leader in the areas of 21st-century learning, workforce development, and child development. Julie B. Platt, current Board Chair of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, has held top leadership roles within the Los Angeles community for many years. Prior to joining FJC, he had a highly-regarded 20+ year career in Consumer Packaged Goods, beginning at General Mills, Inc, then at Campbell Soup Company, where he served as President of its largest Division, US Soup. from Case Western Reserve University in 1966 and a juris doctor from Suffolk University Law School in 1969. Joe was named as one of Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneurs in 2020. Bethany is the Manager of Learning and Research at the Foundation for Jewish Camp. Bethany earned her MBA from the Heller School of Social Policy at Brandeis University and her BA from American University in international studies. Jeffrey Wolman is an attorney, accountant, and owner & CEO of Wolman Wealth Management Inc., a business management firm that services primarily those in the entertainment business including actors, writers, directors and producers, which he founded in 1991. He is the Signature Society Chair and a board member of Israel Bonds, Executive Committee board member of Camp Ramah Berkshires and a founding board member of the American Friends of Israeli Navy Seals. Favorite camp activities: Havdalah and campfires! FJCs board leadership and professional team exemplify the values we espouse as an organization: commitment, creativity, and innovation. Alison Goldstein Lebovitz is a television host, speaker, author, and podcaster who believes we each have the power and responsibility to make this world a better place. Marcia and her husband Doug are passionate supporters of Jewish camp. Skip is a member of the board of trustees of Randolph Macon College, where he chairs the finance committee and was the recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award. As the Director of New Camp Initiatives, Michele has served as FJCs point person for all new camps and camps in crisis since 2005. 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. Rabbi Ethan Linden, who resigned in October as director of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, is shown introducing a "consent at camp" staff presentation in 2019. Mallory lives in Astoria with her husband Martin and her two Israeli rescue cats, Shai and Namair. Growing up in Baltimore, Chase attended school and day camp at St. Pauls School in Brooklandville, MD before pursuing studies in Design, Printmaking & Painting at Maryland Institute College of Art and Art & Visual Culture Education with an emphasis on Communities and Museums at The University of Arizona. Anita is a retired Speech-Language Pathologist whose career focused on children as well as geriatric patients. She currently serves on the boards of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, Jewish National Fund-Illinois, and Chicagos Jewish Women Foundation. He was ordained in the charter class at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, the open Orthodox rabbinical school. Jim has been actively involved with Hebrew College, Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston, and UC Santa Barbara Hillel. from the Wagner School at NYU and lives in Riverdale with her husband and four children. She then completed a graduate program in Social Work and Jewish Non-Profit Management at the University of Southern California and Hebrew Union College. Julie currently sits on the board of Camp Tel Yehudah, where her own Jewish camp story began. In 2013,Corey received the Development Professional Awardby JCamp180, a Harold Grinspoon Foundation program, recognizing his accomplishments in successful fundraising. Judy currently serves as Secretary on the Samis Foundation Board and is the incoming Chair of its Grants Committee. Rachel joined Foundation for Jewish Camp in May 2010 as the Senior Accountant. She is also the author of Am I There Yet? Henry grew up in Sudbury, Massachusetts, and spent his summers as a second-generation camper and staffer at Perlman Camp in Lake Como, Pennsylvania. Maya Tipiere joined FJC in February 2023 as the Learning and Research Associate. www.eddiebauer.com launched in 1996 under Neumans leadership. He is on the Leventhal School of Accounting at USC Advisory Board and on the West Coast International Leadership Council for the University of Toronto. After a long career as a CEO and senior software executive in Silicon Valley, Jim Heeger now spends full-time working as a board member of Jewish non-profit organizations. Susie joins the Ramah Berkshires family with an invaluable blend of 25 years of organizational leadership experience, entrepreneurial vision, and a passion for the power of Jewish camping to nurture and transform childrens lives. She also oversees and manages all human resources, IT and facilities activities. . Professionally, Elisa was president of FreshPro, a leading fresh-cut produce company serving the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic food industry. 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. and to ensure that the magic of camp is felt year-round and lifelong. Favorite Camp activity: The ruthless game of Gaga, Email Yevgeniy at yevgeniy.klig@jewishcamp.org. Prior to starting RLB Food Distributors, Rob served as a state government official in New Jersey and then practiced corporate law with the law firm of Lowenstein, Sandler. Many of us are Jewish camp alumni ourselves, and we know how it has shaped our own lives. Her dedicated lay leadership include roles at the Jewish Federation (including campaign chair), Jewish Family Service, Jewish Day School and her synagogue, Herzl Ner Tamid. Jenni holds a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education from Hunter College, and while studying she also worked for a brief period as a member of the full-time team at Surprise Lake Camp, where she had been a camper and young staff member for many years. in International Studies. As a kid she had the opportunity to attend summer day camp where she made lasting memories and further discovered her individuality. Amy received a M.A. Marcia is a past participant of the Wexner Heritage Foundation program and JFNAs National Young Leadership Cabinet. He stated that the lawsuit involved two campers, who were both minors at the time and that Linden had contacted state authorities about the misconduct and provided a sworn affidavit to law enforcement. He is also a 2016 graduate of the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership program at Brandeis University, where he completed dual MBA and MA degrees. in Education at Smith College, a B.A. In this role Jamie oversees programs, strategy and innovation. Previously, past President, after serving in the roles of Chief Operating Officer and Head of Investment Banking. Presently, with his partners, he is involved in camping operations in NY, NJ, PA, ME, and CT. A recognized expert in the camping field, Skip has presented seminars and has been a speaker at professional conferences throughout the United States, Canada, Israel, the Former Soviet Union, and Europe. Nilas prior work to strengthen the Jewish community includes evaluation planning and implementation for Birthright Israel, multiple Jewish Teen Engagement Initiatives, Moving Traditions and the JOFEE Fellowship. Prior to joining FJC, Star spent six years as the Executive Assistant to the CEO at the American Friends of Magen David Adom. Rebecca is part of FJCs strategic planning and leadership teams. Marcia serves on the Board of Trustees of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. 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. Stacie Brockman is a serial entrepreneur, passionate investor,and dedicated advisor. Favorite camp activities: Field days, Olympics, and Talent shows, Email Vera at Vera.Brichenko@jewishcamp.org. Growingup on Long Island, she spent her summers at Camp Lavi in the Pocono Mountains starting as a camper, and eventually movingon as a general counselor and teen tour staff. for PJ Library at the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, where she designed in-person and virtual learning for family engagement professionals, to strengthen their capacity to engage families with young children. 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. Alison graduated with honors from Brandeis University and holds a masters degree in radio/TV/film from Northwestern University. Adina culminated her Ramah experience when she traveled to Israel with Camp friends on Ramah Seminar in 1978. Most on the Board were former campers, staff members, and/or parents of campers. She manages FJCs flagship One Happy Camper program, providing incentive grants for first-time campers and advancing the camping agenda across North America in partnership with federations. Diane and Howard Zack. She currently serves on the Brandeis Marin Day School Board of Trustees, the Urban Adamah Board and the West Coast Chairmans Council for the American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Alisons passion for Jewish summer camp was first sparked at Camp Judaea in Hendersonville, NC, and then fueled by multiple summers at Camp Ramah in New England. ( 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. He enjoys traveling, bike riding, yoga, the New York Mets and music of all types. Camp Ramah in the Berkshires is part of the Colleges & Universities industry, and located in New Jersey, United States. 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. She also spent six memorable summers at sleep away camp, two of which were spent at Camp Poyntelle Lewis Village in the Poconos where she learned to swamp a canoe and Israel folk dance! She serves as the Co-Chair of Advancing Jewish Professionals NYC (local group of JPro Network) and is a proud part of the Honeymoon Israel alumni community. He holds a Bachelors Degree from the State University of New York at Albany and presently resides in West Orange, NJ. 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. Chase is passionate about promoting sustainability, independent journalism, art, peace, community organizing, and gardening, among many other interests. Over the course of the summer, the health center serves 800+ children and 300 adult staff. He later joined the staff at the Union for Reform Judaism where he served for five years, before leaving to establish the Jewish Wellness Center of North Jersey, a practice dedicated to supporting all engaged in seeking Oneness in body, heart, mind and soul. In addition to having trained as a Jewish Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and a Spiritual Director, he received his Masters of Social Work from New York University in May 2016. Judy Neuman recently retired following a distinguished corporate and communal career. Throughout his service to Hillel, Kaplan has been particularly focused on organizational talent and leadership development, and is currently Co-Chair of the Board of Advisors of Hillel U. Favorite Camp activity: Making smores with lightly toasted (not burnt) marshmallows. Deeply passionate about Jewish continuity, the Kaplan Family has been longtime supporters of Camp Ramah Darom in Clayton, GA. Randall and his wife, Kathy Manning, share a heartfelt commitment to community service. The Board of Trustees of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires as well as the professional staff of Camp believe that Ramah should be accessible to every family who wants to be a part of our community. Summer camp iStock. 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. Micheles nonprofit experiences focus on another of her lifelong passion forming and developing new nonprofit organizations focusing on youth development. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from Delaware State University. Favorite Camp Activities: Israeli dancing alongside my brother and cousin, and leading Shabbat. Shawna Goodman Sone obtained a BA in Art History from McGill University and was awarded the McGill Scarlet Key for outstanding leadership and positive impact. The camp is located in Wingdale, NY (Dutchess County), on a 200-acre property with a beautiful lake. Kaplan remained as president of Kay until 1999 when he left to pursue new business ventures and greater public service. She is a former attorney, practicing in New York and New Jersey, as well as law clerk to Federal District Judge H. Lee Sarokin. Mission & Philosophy Our values Exploration We give campers the opportunity to try new things, learn new skills & take risks. Susan earned her MSW from Hunter College in NYC and a BS in Psychology & Education from SUNY Oneonta. Briana loves everyday adventures, eating her way through any city, and traveling the world. Previously, Corey had a distinguished 15-year career in public relations and investor relations. Elisabeth lives in New Jersey with her husband and 3 boys. Jeff previously served as board chair of Sinai Akiba Academy, the largest Solomon Schechter day school in North America, theTreasurer and the Executive Committee of Milken Community Schools Board of Trustees. Prior to joining FJC, Amy workedfor PJ Library at the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, where she designed in-person and virtual learning for family engagement professionals to strengthen their capacity to engage families with young children. Following his last summer as a camper, Jason has since worked at Ramah Nyack and most recently Ramah Sports Academy, where he was a Rosh Edah (Unit Head) this past summer. For more than 20 years, she served as a board member and officer of the American Camp Association in New York (ACA-NYNJ). After teaching abroad for 3 years, she realized how much impact a community has for all those who connect with it. They split their time between Boca Raton and Los Angeles. Rebecca currently sits on the executive board of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, is the immediate past president of the alumni association and is the 2018 recipient of the Alumni Leadership Award. 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. 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. Invested in designing thoughtful, welcoming and meaningful experiences, Jill is pursuing her Masters degree in Jewish Educational Leadership at JTSs Davidson School and is also a Resetting the Table Facilitation Fellow. 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. Over the past 18 years Gaby has worked in a wide range of Jewish and academic institutions including Yeshiva University, JDC Entwine, the Wagner School of Public Service and Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Lifeboth at New York University, Shorashim, Jewish Coalition for Service, and Jewish National Fund. 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 for the last 30 summers as Director of URJ Camp Coleman. She has a bachelors degrees in Journalism from the prestigious Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada. Favorite thing about camp: Eating obscene amounts of mac n cheese, and of course, meeting my husband and best friends. Favorite Camp Activity: rainy day bunk time, Email Maya at maya.tipiere@jewishcamp.org. We understand that parents must have the trust and confidence that Camp and its leadership can and will ensure the physical and emotional well-being of their children. By 2009, his successful marketing strategy earned recognition by AdAge Magazine in 2009 as The Law FirmThat Operates As An Ad Agency. She lives in Berkeley, CA with her husband and her two inspiring teenagers. Michael has a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and his undergraduate degree from the University of Ottawa. Alex earned her BA in Computer Art from the School of Visual Arts and her heart never left NYC since then. Julie Finkelstein is the Senior Director of Program Strategy & Innovation at Foundation for Jewish Camp. Together they have three children ages 19, 16 and 13. Most importantly, he is the father of his beloved son A.J. Annual Fund Dinner December 10, 2016 / 11 Kislev 5777 Shelter Rock Jewish Center, Roslyn, NY. He has spent a lifetime of summers at Camp Ramah (New England, Wisconsin, California, Berkshires, and Israel) and is a member of the board of directors of Camp Ramah in New England.. Favorite camp activity: campfires & late night talks. She grew up in Bethel, Connecticut and was a camper and counselor at URJ Eisner Camp. She attended Camp Laurelwood for five summers as a camper and has spent the past 10 summers at New Jersey Y Camps, where she most recently worked as the Assistant Director of NJY Teen Camp. Linden was placed on administrative leave Friday, after a lawsuit was filed accusing him of mishandling a 2018 incident of sexual assault at the camp. He received his B.A. Maya enjoys traveling, hiking, doing arts and crafts, and spending quality time with family, friends, and fellow silly geese. Executives Listed on Filing Jeff, together with his father, Henry, and sister, Aimee, work together in helping to grow and develop AMSkiers status as a strategic partner and insurance resource for their camp client community throughout the United States and Israel. Seth Adelsberg Current Workplace. Jeffs Jewish identity was cemented at Camp Kadimah in Halifax, Nova Scotia, his home town. in Law & Society from American University. Maryn holds a bachelors degree in psychology from the University of Arizona. Hewas born and raised in Honesdale, Pa. andattended summer camp at Trails End Camp for fourteen incredibly formative years. Kol Ramah 102.3, the official radio station of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, turned up the knob this summer with dozens of produced podcasts. The memory of those buses is sweet. Doug served on the board of FJC from 20032010, and Marcia first served from 20102017, returning to the board in 2019. Camp Ramah said in a statement late Monday that the National Ramah Commission and Camp Ramah in the Berkshires "are aware of a lawsuit which was recently filed against the camp and. Tuition & Camp Fees (included in total cost above): "Tuition" includes room, board and programming. Stacie went to sleepover camp for 13 incredible summers at Camp Northland in Haliburton, Ontario. Our values Jewish Life, Lived She is a member of the Foundations Cutting Edge Grants Committee and is the Chair of the Foundations committee on General Community Grants. Prior to being named Chair of the Board, she served as General Campaign Chair and was previously Chair of our Federations Ensuring the Jewish Future Strategic Initiative. Prior to joining FJC, she consulted for a broad array of clients in research and evaluation, strategic planning, change management, coalition building, and organizational development in order to bring systems into alignment with vision and social change. Her area of focus is building healthy and resilient individuals, communities, environments, and organizations and the interactions between these systems. Stacie and her husband, Jay, now live in Scottsdale, Arizona. She and her husband, Alan, live in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and are the proud parents of three young men(sches), Arthur, Abe and Levi. 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. 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 investigated, the. When she and her husband decided to send their kids to secular private school instead of Jewish day school, as she had attended as a child, she realized that Jewish summer camp would become perhaps the most critical influence in their childrens Jewish identity. Randi joined the Foundation for Jewish Camp team in January 2015 as the Executive Assistant to the Program Department. Jenni joinedFJC in October 2017 as the Director of Day Camp and Strategic Programs after a six year tenure at lower Manhattans 14th Street Y. In his free time, Justin enjoys live music, long walks in Prospect Park, his two cats, and of course, spending time with his camp friends. Some of Adenas favorite things include any kind of pasta, scented candles, and taking her dog to the dog park. Rachel Anszelowicz is excited to be joining FJC as a fellow focusing on a portfolio of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Robert Rob Bildner, co-founder of the FJC, is an attorney and entrepreneur who is active in the Jewish and secular non-profit communities and public life. In her free time she enjoys playing guitar, writing comedy sketches, and competitive TV show trivia. Her gratitude, appreciation and love for camp drove her to being a part of the FJC team. Rob was a founding director and former treasurer of Repair the World, a national initiative seeking to engage young Jewish adults in community service. She also ghostwrites and edits books, primarily in the diet, lifestyle and wellness sector, including, most recently, the best-selling Fair Play, which tackles the issue of how couples can more equitably tackle domestic life responsibilities. 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. A lifelong camper and staff member at traditional overnight camp, for 30 years Michele was the owner of a family-operated business, pioneers in the operation specialty camps for teens on university campuses across the United States. Rob is a key lay leader of several other non-profit organizations including the Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale (board member) and serves Yale University in many capacities (past member of its University Council, member of the Development Council and Parents Leadership Council, Secretary of the Class of 72). Diane also works with her adult children on the Schilit familys innovative crowd-funding tzedakah initiative. Mark Silberman is a partner and co-owner of Refrigiwear, the worlds leader in cold weather industrial work clothing and accessories. "Camp Fees" cover mandatory bus transportation to and from Camp, canteen visits, trips, insurance, Camper e-mail service and a Camp T-shirt. Prior to joining FJC, Yevgeniy worked as the Senior Program Manager at Genesis Philanthropy Group, overseeing a portfolio of grants in North America and Europe focused on strengthening Jewish identity among RSJ communities. Camp Ramah New England. As a professional speaker, she combines her penchant for humor with her unique gift for storytelling to deliver inspiring messages about faith, philanthropy, and the power of community. Camp Ramah is a transformative Jewish experience for its campers, staff, families, and the communities of the New York metropolitan area. The spokesperson added that Amy Skopp Cooper is in Israel until next Thursday and will be unavailable for comment until she returns. at Wesleyan University, and spent two years as a Beit Midrash Fellow at the Drisha Institute. Diane is a graduate of the Wexner Heritage Foundation program and was a member of the UJA Young Leadership Cabinet, where she chaired Major Gifts.
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