Ramah College Network
The Ramah College Network (RCN) is an initiative for Ramah alumni on university campuses. Since the beginning of the fall 2017 semester, Ramah College Network programs have engaged thousands of students on more than 30 campuses.
Ramah College Network Coordinators
Ramah College Network Coordinators plan 6-8 events each semester and engage students through coffee chats to build spirited communities of Ramahniks and friends of Ramah on campus. Events range from Shabbat celebrations and limmud sessions, to rikkud study breaks and thoughtful Israel programming. Each event is imbued with Ramah ruach and values, creating a unique space for continued engagement with Ramah and enhancing existing Jewish communities on campus.
“I have loved being able to connect with all of the Ramahnicks at school. It has been a really special experience to be a part of the team bringing camp-like activities to campus, and to help people expand their social groups. Ramah activities feel like a home away from home.”
“I loved the freedom to create events that were our own ideas, and… to cater to the needs of the community. It was so much fun meeting new people and felt great being a source of comfort and familiarity to Ramahniks on campus!”
Current Ramah College Network Campuses
Binghamton University
Boston University
Brandeis University
Brown University
Columbia/ Barnard/JTS
Cornell University
Emory University
Muhlenberg College
New York University
Northeastern University
Princeton University
Queen's University
Rutgers University
Tufts University
Tulane University
University of California, Berkeley
University of Central Florida
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Maryland
University of Michigan
University of Oregon
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Wisconsin
Washington University in St. Louis
Wesleyan University
Wilfrid Laurier/ University of Waterloo
“I feel proud to represent Ramah on my campus and feel that this position has enhanced my abilities not only as a leader but also as a member of the Ramah community. I feel significantly more confident in my abilities to advocate, take charge in situations, and speak up in front of groups of people. Being able to plan programs that my peers enjoy provides me with confidence as a creative thinker, planner, and organizer.”
Past Ramah College Network Programs
Get Involved
Want to bring the Ramah College Network to your campus? Contact Maya Klareich, National Ramah Program Director.
Ramah On-Campus Programming Grants
Are you a Ramahnik in college or graduate school? If you are interested in planning a Ramah Shabbat dinner or another type of Ramah get-together on campus, please email Maya Klareich to inquire about possible funding and assistance.
Looking for the Right College?
The Ramah College Network provides resources to help Ramah campers and staff in high school learn about different colleges by putting them in touch with other Ramah alumni to ask them questions and hear about their college experiences first hand. Once Ramah alumni enter college or university, the Ramah College Network is a great way to find other students on campus. To receive contact information, please email Maya Klareich. Please provide your name, your Ramah affiliation, and the school(s) you are interested in.
Conservative Movement Programs for College-Age Students
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Nativ (Israel)