Introducing Ramah Sports Academy

We are thrilled to announce that after many years of dreaming, hard work, and planning, the Ramah Sports Academy (RSA) will officially open in summer 2018 on the beautiful campus of Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut.

NRC WebmasterSeptember 07, 2017Comment

There Was Nothing to See—What Inclusion Looks Like

This summer I spent time with several of our program partners and friends – Camp Ramah, Adaptive Sports of New England, the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester and Boston, the Jewish Community Center of the North Shore, and Camp Yavneh, to name a few.

TikvahNancy ScheffAugust 31, 2017Comment

Why Ramah Works--And Why It's Essential

Visiting Camp Ramah New England right after reading the obituary for Berger in the Times, I could not help reflecting through the lens of his theory on the magic taking place before my eyes.

Nancy ScheffAugust 31, 2017Comment

Hebrew-Immersion Program Spurs Campers, Counselors

Sha’ar program at Camp Ramah in Nyack teaches campers Hebrew while Israeli counselors learn about Jewish identity.

Israel and HebrewNRC WebmasterAugust 01, 2017Comment

Ramah’s Truly Inclusive Hike

Former Tikvah participant joins Israel hike to benefit the program that supported him in younger years

Ramah Israel Bike & Hike, TikvahNRC WebmasterAugust 01, 2017Comment

Three Camp Ramah Alums Now Have Leading Roles on Broadway. What’s in the Bug Juice?

Turns out that singing in Hebrew in front of your peers may be the ticket to superstardom

NRC WebmasterJuly 31, 2017Comment

This Awesome Jewish Summer Camp Raises Its Own Chickens - And Uses The Eggs For Challah

A funny incident happened a few weeks back that has since become an integral part of my morning ritual. During Shacharit (the morning prayer service) of the staff training week at Ramah in the Rockies, while standing for the Amidah (silent prayer), I caught myself off guard and giggled: I realized I had been praying for the well-being of goats and chickens.

NRC WebmasterJuly 27, 2017Comment

Inside the ‘Hebrew bubble’

Ramah Day Camp makes language an integral part of camp life

Israel and HebrewNRC WebmasterJuly 26, 2017Comment

What Some Camps Are Doing This Summer

As the rising temperatures indicate, summer is officially upon us. And for many kids, in between celebrating school being over, the summer means a chance to get away from it all and head to camp for some bug juice and arts and crafts.

NRC WebmasterJuly 05, 2017Comment