Celebrating Tikvah's 50th Anniversary
and the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
This summer, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the first Tikvah program in 1970 at Camp Ramah in Glen Spey, as well as the 30th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In celebration of these two important milestones, the National Ramah Tikvah Network has planned a series of virtual events to complement our camps' program offerings -- there's something for everyone!
"Zemirot with Ramah Wisconsin Tikvah"
Wednesday, July 22
7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. CT
All are welcome to join members of the Ramah Wisconsin Tikvah community as we sing our favorite camp Zemirot and Hebrew songs. Leaders: Jared Skoff, Rosh Tikvah; Sam Weiner, Rosh Atzmayim (vocational program); and Ralph Schwartz, Director, Special Needs Programs.
"Jewish Journeys: Tikvah's Role in the Jewish Disability Narrative"
Wednesday, July 22
8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
A panel discussion about the growth and impact of Ramah’s Tikvah programs over the past fifty years, through the lens of Tikvah alumni, parents, staff, and community members.
Facilitated by Howard Blas, Director, National Ramah Tikvah Network and Tikvah Director, Ramah Galim (NorCal) and Dr. Audra Kaplan, Associate Camp Director & Head of Community Care and Tikvah Support, Ramah Darom
Panelists
Alumni: Sam Busis (New England); Austin Reynolds (Wisconsin)
Parents: Claude and Daniel Winn (NE and Darom); Sheri and Karl Zeff (NorCal)
Staff: Ralph Schwartz (Director of Special Needs Programs, Wisconsin; Maya Albin (Vocational Program Coordinator, Darom)
Community Member: Adina Beiner (Rosh Edah, Darom)
ASL interpretation will be provided.
"Shira and Rikud with Tikvah"
Thursday, July 23
9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
All are welcome to join the movement-wide Ramah Tikvah community as we dance and sing our Ramah favorites. Leaders: Brianah Caplan and Caren Heller, Ramah California
"Tikvah Tefillot with Ramah Poconos"
Friday, July 24
10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT
All are welcome to join the Ramah Poconos Yedidim community for morning tefillot. Leaders: Yali Lowenberg and Tzevet Yedidim
"Tzevet Movie Night"
Sunday, July 26
8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
Current and former Tikvah program staff members are invited to join Elana Naftalin-Kelman, Tikvah Director, Ramah California, and Becky Birch, Assistant Tikvah Director, Ramah Darom for a night of movie clips on the theme of disabilities inclusion.
"Parents' Movie Night"
Monday, July 27
8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
Parents of past and current Tikvah program participants are invited to join Elizabeth Chipkin, B’reira B’Ramah Director, Ramah Berkshires; Orlee Krass, Tikvah Director, Ramah Poconos; and Dr. Bonnie Schwartz, Tikvah Director, Ramah New England, for a night of movie clips on the theme of disabilities inclusion.