Joining worldwide craze, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem residents dance in the streets to Pharrell Williams’ hit
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Hopeful. This is the word I would use to describe my primary Jewish community. Many might wonder how a liberal Conservative Rabbi could use such a positive word given the recent Pew study that many say predict the demise of liberal forms of Judaism (especially the Conservative Movement).
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Two new local grant initiatives have been announced focusing on assisting middle income families.
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Over the past twelve months, the Ramah Camping Movement has raised $11.6 million in new philanthropic investment from donors and foundations. The National Ramah Commission, the camping movement’s coordinating body, has received foundation grants and donor pledges of $3.8 million, while individual Ramah camps and Israel programs have raised $7.8 million for scholarships, endowments, capital development, and program innovation since early 2013.
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Teens welcome with open arms people with differences.
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When I received a phone call from Ramah Darom about attending Songleader Boot Camp (SLBC) three years ago, I heard the words “Jewish” and “music” and immediately agreed. Surely something that combined my two greatest passions and involved camp had to be fun, and if nothing else, would be worth missing school for. However, I didn’t know it would also be inspiring and spiritual, with a mesh of incredible individuals, each of whom played a role in creating an experience that kept me coming back the next year, and the next.
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What happens when a group of Ramah alumni gather at the end of the day on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives? Why, they sing “Rad Hayom,” of course! (“Rad Hayom” is the Hebrew version of “Day Is Done,” also known as “Taps.”)
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A grant of $100,000 by an anonymous donor will now make it possible for students in Jewish day schools to apply for generous scholarship support for the upcoming 2014 camp season.
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With cellphones, iPads and computers, children are constantly plugged in to technology. But when it comes time to attend an overnight summer camp, unplugging from technology is crucial.
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