In 2010, as part of a strategic planning process, the National Ramah Commission determined that one of its objectives would be to further leverage the Ramah camping movement brand and extend the Ramah mission beyond the scope of summer camps. Here are some of the lessons that we have learned.
Read MoreMore than 150 rabbis and cantors spent time this summer at one of the Ramah camps, suggesting there’s increasing interest in Ramah’s secret sauce. One of those 150+ rabbis reports here on the summer he spent on staff at Ramah Berkshires.
Read MoreA partnership between Ramah Tikvah, Amazing Israel and Birthright Israel brings young adults with disabilities to Israel
Read MoreIn January 2018, Ramah in the Rockies will open BaMidbar Wilderness Therapy, the nation’s first kosher, Shabbat-observant wilderness therapy program. BaMidbar will serve Jewish emerging adults, ages 18 to 26, who are struggling with substance abuse, trauma, mental health issues, or a failure to successfully launch into adulthood.
Read MoreThe National Ramah Commission is pleased to announce that we have received substantial new funding in furtherance of our mission to advance staff training for our camps and young adult leadership development for our summer staff members and year-round professionals.
Read MoreIn January of this year, Ramah in the Rockies is opening BaMidbar Wilderness Therapy, the nation’s first Jewish wilderness therapy program, serving young adults struggling with trauma, mental health issues, substance abuse, and those struggling on their journey from adolescence to independent adulthood.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreIn partnership with Keshet, a Chicago-area program for Jewish children with special needs, Ramah Day Camp hosts an experience for children ages 5-11 with a wide range of disabilities. Campers enroll through Keshet and are fully integrated with Ramah campers with the help of a one-to-one counselor.
Read MoreThis 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.
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