What It’s All About – Lessons from the FJC Leaders Assembly

I was beaming with Ramah pride as I learned from and shared with camp professionals during the Foundation for Jewish Camp Leaders Assembly last week.

I was inspired by the many voices around the table, I was moved by the wide variety of camps that were represented, and I was encouraged by the number of people talking about inclusion.

Everyone wanted to think together about how to increase the opportunities for inclusion of children with disabilities at their camps.

Tikvah/Special Needs, Blog/ReflectionsNRC WebmasterMarch 31, 2014California, Tikvah

Camp Ramah in the Palm of Your Hand

Think of it as Ramah at your fingertips. That’s the idea behind the new mobile app called Ramah365. The app is a new tool used by fellows in the Ramah Service Corps, a group of talented Ramah staff alumni working as teachers and youth leaders in synagogues and schools across the U.S. and Canada.

Ramah in the NewsNRC WebmasterMarch 31, 2014Ramah365

Kerem Takes NYC (and White Plains, too)

“Kerem” is a cohort of young Ramah professionals in their 20s, all of whom are working at NRC or at our camp offices all around North America. Almost all of the positions filled by these outstanding camp leaders didn’t exist just a few years ago, so the existence of this cohort is a sign of the growth of many of our camp operations and National Ramah initiatives. The group is dedicated to professional development, Jewish nurturing, and social networking.

Blog/Reflections, Staff Leadership TrainingNRC WebmasterMarch 26, 2014National Ramah, Kerem

Yes, I Do Want to Become a Rabbi, Despite All

Becoming a rabbi isn't what it once was, but there is one reason why today, in 2014, it is still worth it.

Ramah in the News, Blog/ReflectionsNRC WebmasterMarch 26, 2014Poconos

Yes, Israelis say, we are ‘Happy’

Joining worldwide craze, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem residents dance in the streets to Pharrell Williams’ hit

Israel and HebrewNRC WebmasterMarch 21, 2014Israel, TRY

Environmental Learning: Why A Liberal Rabbi Is Hopeful

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).

Blog/ReflectionsNRC WebmasterMarch 20, 2014Rockies

New Grants Target Middle Income Families

Two new local grant initiatives have been announced focusing on assisting middle income families.

Ramah in the News, AnnouncementsNRC WebmasterMarch 20, 2014National Ramah

Ramah Camping Movement Raises $11.6m

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.

AnnouncementsNRC WebmasterMarch 20, 2014National Ramah

The Inclusion Solution

Teens welcome with open arms people with differences.

Tikvah/Special NeedsNRC WebmasterMarch 14, 2014Tikvah