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. Previously, she was the Director of the Jewish Teen Funders Network in NYC and the founding Assistant Director of URJ Camp Kalsman in Seattle, WA. He and his wife Melanie and their family live in Ottawa. In addition, Michele directed the Day Camp Incubator, creating 5 new specialty day camps in the New York metropolitan area. Magna Cum Laude from Yale, his J.D. 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. www.eddiebauer.com launched in 1996 under Neumans leadership. Staci is a proud alumnus of Golden Slipper Camp, which sparked her passion for helping more kids attend Jewish overnight camp. Michele holds a Master of Arts in Special Education Administration from Columbia University. The son of a personal injury lawyer, Jim took over his fathers family law practice and over the course of 35 years, grew Sokolove Law into a leading national firm. He and his wife Sari, live primarily in NYC with the balance in Hawley, PA. Professionally, Elisa was president of FreshPro, a leading fresh-cut produce company serving the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic food industry. Jeremy spent many wonderful summers at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin as a child where he discovered the joy of Judaism and made lifelong friends. Prior to joining FJC, Rebecca worked as the Director of College Programs at Jewish National Fund for six years where she created JNFs signature Alternative Break to Israel program; a week-long immersion trip for college students and young adults. In this role she gained valuable experience working with the senior management team, the Board of Directors and donors. in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management from the NYU Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service. 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. Rabbi Ethan Linden, Director | Camp Ramah in the Berkshires Ethan, a Cornell University graduate, began his Ramah career as a teacher at Camp Ramah in Canada in 1999. Our connection to FJCs mission and to the field is both personal and professional, deepening our devotion to our work everyday. Due to the allegations that have been made against Camp and our Camp Director, we are placing Rabbi Ethan Linden on administrative leave effective immediately, Richie Friedman, president of Ramah Berkshires, wrote in an email to community members Friday morning. He spends the majority of his time volunteering for various organizations, and serves on the board of directors of Kahal: Your Jewish Home Abroad, Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago, the Hillels of Illinois Governing Commission and Northwestern University Hillel. ( 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. Jeff graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1988 with a BA in Economics. He is a past president of the New York section of the ACA and past chair of the Tri State Camping Conference. We recognize that too often victims of misconduct, who bravely come forward with disclosures, have not been given proper attention.. From 2009-2017, Judy Neuman served as CEO of the Stroum Jewish Community Center, the only JCC in Washington State. David Korenthal joined the Foundation for Jewish Camp team as the Midwest Director in March 2023. Anita grew up in Cleveland, OH, where she still lives with her husband, Michael D. Siegal. A Florida sheriff is on the warpath against neo-Nazi scumbags who want him dead, Stranger Things star Brett Gelman proposes to singer girlfriend Ari Dayan in Jerusalem, Skver Hasidic movement bans use of artificial intelligence, South African Jewish journalist Jeremy Gordin murdered in home burglary at 70, Disney+ series A Small Light tells the Anne Frank story from the perspective of the woman who hid her. There she was a founding Steering Committee member and chaired the Tri-State Camp Conference, the worlds largest conference for camping professionals. Elisabeth lives in New Jersey with her husband and 3 boys. Adina is married to Harman ( Gesher 1975) and they have two children (Zoe and Eli) and . 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. Vera joined the FJC team in December 2022 as our Junior Accountant. An Overnight Camp Combining excellence in programming with a commitment to creating a vibrant and inclusive Jewish community. Favorite thing about camp: writing color war songs with her friend Mindy, whom she is STILL dear friends with today! Elisa Spungen Bildner & Rob Bildner He serves the FJC as co-chair of its Board of Trustees and is a member of its Executive Committee. They established a scholarship fund in his honor which the camp has since made the primary fund for assisting families in making Jewish camping possible for their kids. Email Margalit at Margalit.Rosenthal@jewishcamp.org. Avi lives in White Plains with his wife, Cantor Adina Frydman, and their children, Yadid, Yishama, Emunah, and Libi. Vera believes that summer camps create a unique opportunity and a favorable environment for a captivating cultural learning experience that fills kids with joy and pride and is key to their success in life. Friedman said at that time that the board was investigating the allegations in the complaint, including the response of camp leadership., In an email sent later on Wednesday, the rabbinical association of the Conservative movement, with which Camp Ramah is affiliated, sent an email warning its members to be especially sensitive to the voices of victims of rabbinic misconduct., When people may be at risk by the actions of our rabbis, we must act swiftly and responsibly, Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal, head of the Rabbinical Assembly, wrote in the email. Sheis committed to the well-being and development of children,and serves as a board member of the AMIT organizations Young Leadership. 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. She deeply believes in FJCs values and emphasis on community and connectedness for the future. He was born and raised in Brooklyn. Rabbi Rex Perlmeter was ordained at HUC/JIR in 1985, and went on to serve as spiritual leader of Temple Israel of Greater Miami and the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. Prior to that, she was a journalism professor at Rutgers and New York Universities, taught law at Seton Hall Law School, and was a reporter/editor at the Newark Star Ledger. CAMP RAMAH IN THE BERKSHIRES WAS FORMED IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CONSERVATIVE JEWISH EDUCATIONAL SUMMER CAMP UNDER THE RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL SUPERVISION OF THE JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF AMERICA AND THE NATIONAL RAMAH COMMISSION,INC. He currently serves as Chair of the Board of Governors for Hillel International. Also, a frequent storyteller and life coach, Bobby lives in Atlanta with his wife Ellen. Please use Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge to view this site. 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. When her children were younger, Susie spent five summers serving in a variety of roles at Camp Ramah Nyack (2003-2008), ultimately joining the leadership team as Program Director where she was responsible for the planning and execution of programming for hundreds of campers. Margalit moved to Los Angeles after working in New York in a variety of small, innovation-focused Jewish non-profits and earning a Masters in Public Administration and an MA in Hebrew & Judaic Studies from NYUs Wagner/Skirball Dual Degree Program. She is the immediate past chair of the Miami Jewish Community Relations Council, past board chair of Jewish Community Services of South Florida, and past president of Temple Beth Sholom in Miami Beach. 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. Currently Rich is a principal of the Boston Equity Group, a boutique venture capital firm, which invests in a variety of early stage business ventures. from Case Western Reserve University in 1966 and a juris doctor from Suffolk University Law School in 1969. Shelley and her husband Jon live in Miami Beach, Florida, and have two adult children, Aaron and Emily. She lives with her family in Northampton, MA. Judy currently serves as Secretary on the Samis Foundation Board and is the incoming Chair of its Grants Committee. Prior to her gig in show biz, Randi had a successful career in advertising as a Media Director. Mark Silberman is a partner and co-owner of Refrigiwear, the worlds leader in cold weather industrial work clothing and accessories. The memory of those buses is sweet. As Camp Ramah in Ojai leaders, we strive to govern with insight, vision . Favorite camp activity: Bucket Brigade, Tubing, and Apache Relay. Prior, Nila held a 10-year tenure as a Communications Liaison and Research Scientist implementing the California Department of Public Healths statewide response to the autism epidemic. Arno Rosenfeld is an enterprise reporter for the Forward, where he covers antisemitism, philanthropy and American Jewish institutions. Email Justin at justin.leath@jewishcamp.org. In 2015, she was awarded the Covenant Award for excellence in Jewish education and is currently a fellow in the Mandel Educational Leadership Program. 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. In her free time she enjoys playing guitar, writing comedy sketches, and competitive TV show trivia. All rights reserved. In an email to the Ramah Berkshires community, board president Richie Friedman wrote that the board isplacing Linden on administrative leave while it embarks on a thorough review of this matter: Reading the allegations that our leadership did not respond quickly and appropriately to the victims report was deeply troubling. 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. Email Mallory at Mallory.KahnJohnston@jewishcamp.org. Julie Finkelstein is the Senior Director of Program Strategy & Innovation at Foundation for Jewish Camp. Post-dated Checks- payable to Camp Ramah in the Note: . 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. Maryn holds a bachelors degree in psychology from the University of Arizona. He since served on many philanthropic boards including Jewish Federation, Israel Bonds, American Friends of Magen David Adom, and currently serves as vice-president of JPRO Network, the North American professional association for Jewish communal practitioners. He believes in the power of Jewish camp to create young, committed, joyful Jews. 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. Tuition & Camp Fees (included in total cost above): "Tuition" includes room, board and programming. Rexs service to Jewish camping is inspired by his firsthand knowledge of the many ways in which it shapes and strengthens our children and their families. Peter J. Weidhorn is the immediate past chair of FJCs board of directors. Julie and his wife Susan have three children and five grandsons, and lives in Upper Saddle River, NJ. Amy received a M.A. 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! Favorite camp activities: Kabbalat Shabbat (Lecha Dodi), Arts & Crafts, Color War. 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. Camp Ramah in the Berkshires. By 2009, his successful marketing strategy earned recognition by AdAge Magazine in 2009 as The Law FirmThat Operates As An Ad Agency. 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. Her husband Howard was on the waterfront staff at Camp Ramah in Glen Spey, NY and their three children attended Camp Judaea in Hendersonville, North Carolina. She was a Co-Chair of de Toledos Head of School search committee, and served on the search committee for the Head of School of Milken Community School. 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. He oversees camping operations on both owned and rented sites, day and resident camps, throughout the northeastern United States. (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 investigated, the camp announced Friday. The transformative Ramah summer experience is rich and varied combining stimulating programming in arts, athletics, outdoor adventure and informal Jewish Education. "Camp Fees" cover mandatory bus transportation to and from Camp, canteen visits, trips, insurance, Camper e-mail service and a Camp T-shirt. Alan is also past president of the family's synagogue, Etz Chaim, in Livingston. In Israel, she worked for Nefesh BNefesh and the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism and helped found the first Reform Congregation in Beer Sheva. Randi grew up in Massapequa Park, New York and is a graduate of the S.I. Adena is so excited to begin her work with Day Camps and Day Camp professionals and is looking forward to an incredible fellowship surrounded by dedicated and passionate Jewish leaders. The granddaughter of two Holocaust survivors, Teri was raised to take pride in her Judaism and contribute strongly to the community around her. Camp Ramah Darom. Teri joined the FJC team in 2016. 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.) Anita watched her own daughters journey of self-discovery which was profoundly influenced and enhanced by her Jewish camp experiences. Favorite thing at camp: giving Paper Plate Awards. Archie Gottesman & Gary DeBode After eight years of work in the for-profit sector, Vera joined the FJC team because she wanted to have a meaningful job working for a cause, a job that goes beyond calculating profits and losses. He is also the author of an award-winning article forCamping Magazineentitled Teaching the Skills that Children Need to Succeed. Scott is an honors graduate of UC Berkeley and received a juris doctor from Boston College Law School in 1990. He is the founder of Everwood Day Camp in Sharon, MA, and the owner and director of Camps Kenwood & Evergreen. A camp spokesperson confirmed to JTA that the board waited to announce Lindens leave of absence until it could also make public that a trusted and seasoned leader like Amy would be overseeing camp this summer.. 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. in epidemiology focused on maternal child health from the University of California, Berkeley and a B.A. Bethany earned her MBA from the Heller School of Social Policy at Brandeis University and her BA from American University in international studies. When shes not at the office, Aimee can be found hiking with her family, hunting down the perfect mac and cheese, and singing silly camp songs to her kids. The Health Center Team is made up of nurses, an onsite physician, and administrative staff. Previously, he was the Director of Talent Acquisition at Hillel International and worked with mid-career professionals and Jewish educators and Rabbis to bring the best talent to Hillels around the country. Linden was placed on administrative leave Friday, after. He received his B.A. She then completed a graduate program in Social Work and Jewish Non-Profit Management at the University of Southern California and Hebrew Union College. Executives Listed on Filing Favorite camp activities: eating ice cream every day and making lanyards! . Growing up, Susan attended Jewish summer camps as a camper, counselor, unit head, and director of CIT programming. Email Rachel at rachel.anszelowicz@jewishcamp.org. She met her husband while spending summers at Camp Ramah in Canada, where their three children now attend and love. 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. 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. in Education at Smith College, a B.A. Vera was born and raised in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and moved to the US by herself at the age of nineteen. Briana loves everyday adventures, eating her way through any city, and traveling the world. She grew up on the East Coast and absolutely loved attending 8-week sessions of summer camp in Maine for 7 consecutive summers, and returned an 8th as a counselor. Rebecca is the Senior Director of Field Expansion at Foundation for Jewish Camp, driving strategy to increase enrollment and capacity at camps. Favorite camp activities: song session, arts and crafts, and nature, Email Bethany at Bethany.Berger@jewishcamp.org. She had three decades of professional experience as a leader in the consumer marketplace, including having worked as a partner for venture capital firm Maveron and as managing partner at CenterStone, an Executive Search firm. 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. He resides in Manhattan, with his wife Ilana, as do their children, Ittamar, & Aileen and Shai, and one grandson. Joe grew up in Teaneck, NJ and was a longtime camper and counselor and EMT at Camp Moshava in Indian Orchard, Pennsylvania. 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. synagogues, and camps. Randall Kaplan is a graduate of Brown University and the University of Michigan Law School. Delia has spent over 6 years working as an Executive Assistant/ Operations manager in New York City. She strengthened her Jewish identity through her involvement in United Synagogue Youth (USY) where she gained an informal Jewish education and important leadership skills. Jenni lives in The Bronx with her daughter Violet and her husband Jon who is also a Jewish communal professional. Anita is a Wexner Heritage Alumna (Cleveland 2) and she and Michael have three adult children and four grandchildren. Prior to joining FJC Jamie Simon was the Chief Executive Officer of Tawonga Jewish Community Corporation also known as Camp Tawonga. Rabbi Ethan. She is also passionate about food and restaurants, organization, seasonal dcor, and her hometown of New York City. 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. Most importantly, he is the father of his beloved son A.J. We are sorry for the pain this has caused to all parties involved and to our beloved community. You must credit the Forward, retain our pixel and preserve our canonical link in Google search. Campus. With a diverse background in executive support, operations, and administration to CEOs, senior Vice Presidents, and an entire team/department she has worn many hats from accounts, administration, and team management. Maryn is excited to use her experience, education and passion for mental health and inclusion to help support Community Care for the field of Jewish camping! She is a Past President and former Capital Campaign Co-Chair of Congregation Kol Shofar, whereshe served on the Board for 19 years, and a Co-Founder of the OMJCC Pre-School in Tiburon. Alison graduated with honors from Brandeis University and holds a masters degree in radio/TV/film from Northwestern University. 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. Together they have three children ages 19, 16 and 13. She is a member of Womens Political Committee of Los Angeles, which supports and endorses female, pro-choice candidates for local, state and federal political office. She is a member of the Sigma Delta Tau Foundation Board of Trustees, an alumna of the UJA Federation of New Yorks Ruskay Institute for Jewish Professional Leadership, and an alumna of the FJCs Yitro Leadership Program. Jim has been involved in a number of organizations that focus on Jewish continuity. They have four grown children. Rachel lives in Queens, NY with her husband and four happy campers Hodaya, Eliyahu, Yocheved and Bat-Tzion. She holds a B.A. 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. Star has also held other Executive Assistant roles and worked in Accounts Receivable and Office Management. Her gratitude, appreciation and love for camp drove her to being a part of the FJC team. Seth Adelsberg Current Workplace. Rob was a founding director and former treasurer of Repair the World, a national initiative seeking to engage young Jewish adults in community service. Rachel joined Foundation for Jewish Camp in May 2010 as the Senior Accountant. The Gottesman Fund [15] A native of Long Island, NY, Susan and her husband Marc currently reside in the Chicagoland area and have three adult sons. He was the founder and CEO of Production Services Associates, LLC. 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. Favorite Camp things: Singing and dancing to classic camp songs, making jewelry, and maccabiah (color war)! He began his legal career in 1981, serving as a judicial clerk on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, after which he practiced corporate and banking law at the firm of Caplin & Drysdale in Washington, D.C. 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. 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. As the Marketing Director at Foundation for Jewish Camp, Aimee oversees our brand management and dreams up new ways to celebrate and share the transformative impact of Jewish camp. Diane and Howard reside in Marin County, California. Previously, she worked as data management for non-profits that focused on infants and providing their families and community with support through Early Intervention programs. He earned an MBA from the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University and a BS in management from MIT. Previously, the Ramah camp network had said it supports victims but stood by Lindens handling of the incident. Staci is an alum Baruch College with a Masters in Public Administration. Amy received a M.A. 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. Stacie went to sleepover camp for 13 incredible summers at Camp Northland in Haliburton, Ontario. 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. She grew up in Bethel, Connecticut and was a camper and counselor at URJ Eisner Camp. Meet Our Interim Director SUSIE CHARENDOFF 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 children's lives. in Psychology and Women and Gender Studies from Sonoma State University. He also holds an OPM certificate from Harvard Business School. In 2013,Corey received the Development Professional Awardby JCamp180, a Harold Grinspoon Foundation program, recognizing his accomplishments in successful fundraising. 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. Previously, past President, after serving in the roles of Chief Operating Officer and Head of Investment Banking.
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