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- [My Summer Working with Tikvah](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/tikvah-reflections/) - Last summer I had the privilege of being a madricha (counselor) for the Tikvah program, working with our Ezra (vocational education program) participants. It was truly one of the most meaningful experiences of my life.
- [ Weinstein Reflections](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/weinstein/) - Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of attending the Weinstein Leadership Conference at Camp Ramah in California. When I got the email inviting me to the conference, I was very excited to attend because I viewed it as a great opportunity to grow as a leader and jewish educator, and a chance to meet other Ramahnikim from all over.
- [ Forever Grateful for a Friendship Born at Ramah Galim](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/avafahn/) - I started my Ramah Galim journey the first summer it opened, Kayitz 2016. I grew up watching my sister and cousins go to overnight camp and develop strong friendships, and I wanted that. I had gone to a different camp the summer before, was super homesick and did not want to go to camp again. Little did I know that summer I would meet the person who would be my best friend for the next 10 years–and counting.
- [Growing with Ramah Galim](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/growing-with-ramah-galim/) - Growing up, I always wanted to go to a Jewish sleepaway camp. However, I was intimidated by the well-established camps nearby, worried that I wouldn’t know the traditions or fit in. So, when Ramah Galim opened in 2016, it felt like the perfect opportunity to finally attend camp and help to build a community from the ground up. That first summer, I barely knew anyone, but everyone else was in the same boat. We saw camp as a blank canvas, ready to be filled with traditions, culture, friendships, and community. There was an unspoken understanding that what we did that summer would lay the foundation for the camp’s future. Camp quickly became a home, a place where I felt truly comfortable and fully myself. It was a place of belonging and love, where I felt supported and encouraged to push myself out of my comfort zone and try things I would not otherwise have done. As a Jewish teenager, camp gave me the freedom to explore and embrace my Jewish identity, helping me to find personal connections to Jewish values, traditions, and prayers. I am so grateful to continue to be part of a community that allows for and fosters such comfort and self growth.
- [Deret's Reflections on Tikvah Birthright](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/derets-reflections-on-tikvah-birthright/) - My journey with Ramah started 6 years ago with our Tikvah program. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined myself traveling to Israel with a group of adults with special needs. Reflecting on the last 10 days, there is no other way that I would have liked to experience Israel for the first time.
- [Jewish Joy](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/jewish-joy/) - One of the many names of the festival of Sukkot is Z’man Simchateinu - “Time of our Joyousness”. On the holiday of Sukkot, we are given an explicit charge to be joyful. As the Torah says, וְשָׂמַחְתָּ֖ בְּחַגֶּ֑ךָ…וְהָיִ֖יתָ אַ֥ךְ שָׂמֵֽחַ - “You shall rejoice in your Festival…and you shall have nothing but joy.” (Deuteronomy 16:14,15). We are instructed to build temporary dwellings and find abundant joy in moving our lives into them for a defined period; eating, sleeping, working and spending time connecting with friends and family.
- [Announcing new Board Members for Camp Ramah in Northern California](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/new-board-members-announcement/) - by Camp Ramah in Northern California With pride and excitement, we announce Camp Ramah in Northern California's new Board of Directors. Our volunteer leadership provides strategic direction and oversight for Ramah, ensuring that our Camp is able to serve families in Northern California and beyond and advance our mission to provide transformative Jewish summer experiences.
- [The Ramah Sports Academy moves to Camp Ramah in Northern California](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/rsa-moves-to-ramah-galim/) - by Camp Ramah in Northern California We are excited to announce that the Ramah Sports Academy will be included as a new speciality track option at Camp Ramah Galim in Northern California this summer. After five years of operations in Connecticut and Pennsylvania, Ramah Sports Academy (RSA) is moving west! Not only will this change
- [Socket Moments](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/socket-moments/) - A D'var Torah on Parshat Terumah by Carrie Watkins A first glance at this week’s Torah portion, Parshat Terumah, may read as a laundry list of equipment and instructions for building the mishkan, the desert tabernacle the Children of Israel carried with them in their years wandering in the desert until they reached the Land
- [Words of Goodbye & Gratitude](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/words-of-goodbye-gratitude/) - by Rabbi Sarah On the day I arrived at camp this summer, I heard something that stuck with me. Rosh Edah Maya Wasserman shared, “I came back to Ramah Galim this summer because I realized after my experience here in 2021 that this place is where I become by best self.” I imagine that many
- [Confronting Challenging Torah](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/confronting-challenging-torah/) - by Aaron Leven, Rosh Chinuch This week’s Torah portion, Kedoshim, has historically offered us some of our most enriching Torah. In the same week that we seemingly revisit the 10 commandments, we also read of what many of us have come to understand as the “golden rule” - וְאָהַבְתָּ לְרֵעֲךָ כָּמוֹךָ - Love your fellow
- [Here. Right Here](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/here-right-here/) - A D’var Torah by Eliana Roy This week we read parshat Tazria. The parsha explains the laws for isolation after childbirth and isolation in cases of tzaraat, a skin disease. It’s not a particularly upbeat parsha to read, that’s for sure. But in many ways, reading about the rules for isolation and re-entry into the
- [Purim Reversals](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/purim-reversals/) - By Maya Wasserman, Rosh Bogrim With just 100 days until camp, I find myself looking back upon my experience last summer more and more. I came to camp primarily because I had another friend working at Galim. I was fortunate enough to be placed in the oldest edah at camp, Nachshonim. During staff week I
- [Lasting Light: A D'var Torah](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/lasting-light-a-dvar-torah/) - Hanukkah is one of my favorite weeks to spend in Jerusalem. For in the weeks leading up to Hanukkah, the sun sets earlier and earlier and we see less and less daylight, and then all of the sudden, my walk home after school is illuminated by candles! I pass by taxis with electric hanukkiot on the roof; I pass coffee shop owners lighting in their shop windows; I pass families gathering together to light and sing Hanukkah songs; the city grows brighter both physically and emotionally.
- [Ki Tov: It was good](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/ki-tov-it-was-good/) - D’var Torah for Parshat Bereshit 5782 (תשפ״ב) By Branden Johnson, Program Director In the opening verses of the first book and reading of the Torah, Bereshit, we learn about the order of Creation. Along the way, we are told that God looks upon His works and sees that they were good. In Bereshit 1:12, it says:
- [Parashat Nitzavim: Looking Back and Thinking Forward](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/parashat-nitzavim-looking-back-and-thinking-forward/) - By Alli Moses, Assistant Director With a few weeks since the end of camp, I’ve had an opportunity to get some rest after a busy summer, settled back into my home and routine, reconnected with friends and family who I’ve missed while away at camp and begun to reflect on the summer we’ve just had.
- [A Healthy Summer is a Successful Summer - and More Torah!](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/a-healthy-summer-is-a-successful-summer-and-more-torah/) - In this week’s parsaha, Re’eh, Moses gives his last speech to the Israelites before they enter the Land of Israel. He starts off by imploring the Israelites to “See” (“re’eh”) all of the blessings and curses laid out before them. And as a parent might do (or want to do!) before sending their child off to camp, Moses gives them A LOT of rules – what to eat, how to treat others, how to pray, what rituals to practice. We get our laws of Kashrut, guidelines for tzedekah, prohibitions against idolatry, and rules around the three pilgrimage festivals all from this week’s parsaha.
- [We Are All Connected -Parashat Re'eh](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/we-are-all-connected-parashat-reeh/) - After spending 6 wonderful weeks at Ramah Galim, I headed to Jerusalem to spend the week with Ramah Seminar participants and children and staff of the Ramah Day Camp in Jerusalem. It is uncommonly hot, even for summer, yet I feel a distinct pride and joy in being here. As I always do when I am in Israel, I sense a bond to people I pass on the street and do not even know personally. We are bound together by a loyalty to the Land of Israel, to the People of Israel, and to the tradition that lies at the foundation of the Jewish way of life. That bond between strangers is not a new concept. In Parashat Re’eh (Chapter 15), the Torah is concerned with ensuring that "there not emerge in Israel a class of people who are not able to lift themselves out of poverty" (Etz Hayim Humash page 1,076). Such a condition would not only be unfair to poor people, but it would also potentially become a dangerous breeding ground for lawlessness and violence.
- [Parshat Eikev-Counting Our Blessings](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/parshat-eikev-counting-our-blessings/) - by David Helfand One of the greatest joys of being at Machaneh Ramah Galim is the opportunity to engage in the blessings that camp provides, from the blessings of our morning tefillot (prayers), the opportunity to bless new experiences within our maslulim (speciality tracks), and the blessings of our aruchot (meals). And who can forget the incredible blessing of being able
- [Parshat Vaetchanah - The Now of Camp](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/parshat-vaetchanah-the-now-of-camp/)
- [Parshat D'varim](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/parshat-dvarim/) - "Can I be mean to someone who’s being mean to my friend?” That question was the most popular ethical dilemma in a Ramah Galim class this week in which we analyzed some of the Bogrimcampers’ thoughts about how they choose between right and wrong.
- [Tribes & Journeys: Parshat Matot-Masei](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/tribes-journeys-parshat-matot-masei/) - by Rabbi Shalom Bochner This week we chant and study the double portions of Matot (“Tribes”) and Mas’ei (“Journeys”) that conclude Sefer B’midbar, the Book of Numbers, the fourth of the five Books of Moses. Matot focuses on vows and oaths, a battle against the Midianites, and the request of the tribes of Rueben and
- [Taking Inclusion to New Heights Among the Waves and on Bikes](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/taking-inclusion-to-new-heights-among-the-waves-and-on-bikes/) - When the idea of including campers with disabilities in Ramah camp was proposed in the late 1960s, there was a great deal of pushback. Fortunately, we have come a long way since the first Ramah camp began including people with disabilities through its Tikvah Program in 1970. Following in this Ramah tradition, Ramah Galim was
- [After the Plague: Parshsat Pinchas by Rabbi Ben Goldberg](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/after-the-plague-parshsat-pinchas-by-rabbi-ben-goldberg/) - There is a peculiar verse toward the beginning of this week's Torah portion, Pinhas. The portion begins with the aftermath of the zealous act of Pinhas, Aaron's grandson, who violently intervenes to stop the people's idolatrous apostasy at Baal Pe'or, ending the accompanying plague. Pinhas is granted a covenant of peace in response to his
- [Mah Tov How Great is the Tent of Camp-Parashat Balk by Rabbi Corey Helfand](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/mah-tov-how-great-is-the-tent-of-camp-parashat-balk-by-rabbi-corey-helfand/) - Words cannot truly express how amazing it is to be back at Ramah Galim. After one of the most intense years of our lives, filled with challenges and losses, including not being able to go to camp last summer, “Mah Tov”, how great it is to finally be together again. So many little things with such profound impact. Listening to laughter shared by our kids. Watching them climb the rock wall, do Israeli dancing on the kikar (field), and of course, boogie board and surf at our very own private ocean front. “Mah Tov,” how awesome it truly is.
- [Scouting the Summer: Parshat Sh’lach L’cha by Daniel Olson, Ezra Coordinator](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/scouting-the-summer-parshat-shlach-lcha-by-daniel-olson-ezra-coordinator/) - When I arrive at Ramah Galim in just over a week, I will be greeted with familiar and beautiful sights: the glittering Pacific Ocean, rolling agricultural fields on the perimeter of camp, and a community of tzevet (staff) eager to create a summer of fun, meaning, and connection for all the chanichim (campers) and participants in our programs. After spending close to fifteen months working from home, enclosed in my four walls, staring at a computer screen all day long, I will feel a jolt of excitement knowing that, at least for the next few weeks, I’ll be surrounded by real people, working collaboratively in a shared physical space. Finally!
- [Parashat Behar, by Amy Skopp Cooper, National Ramah Associate Director](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/parashat-behar-by-amy-skopp-cooper-national-ramah-associate-director/) - In Parashat Behar, we read about the Shemita (Sabbatical) and Yovel (Jubilee) years that Israelite farmers and landowners were commanded to observe. Every seventh year, crops could not be planted and the land was allowed to rest. Every 50th year, land was returned to its original owner. Some rabbinic sages have taught that the purpose
- [Rising to the Challenge](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/rising-to-the-challenge/) - by Ariella Gutin, Director of Camper Care During the past week we have come together with friends and family, both near and far, to remember and celebrate the story of our exodus from Egypt. Whether your seder was in person or shared over zoom with family and friends, Pesach is a holiday where we come
- [Learning to Lead](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/learning-to-lead/) - by Miriam Lichtenberg At Ramah Galim, we have many different ways to be a leader. You may be the first one to jump into the ocean on a chilly summer morning; maybe you’re leading tefillah for your edah; perhaps it is you who begins the nikayon process for your table. In each instance of leadership
- [Revelations Through Music at Jewish Summer Camp](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/revelations-through-music-at-jewish-summer-camp/) - by Ella Thompson I’ve struggled with change for as long as I can remember. When my parents remodeled our house nine years ago, I required that my room be painted the same shade of orange. In religious school, I took the same class two years in a row, then promptly “took” it again as a
- [Hands of Time: Parshat Yitro](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/hands-of-time-parshat-yitro/) - by Elissa Einhorn, Development Director I’ve always been fascinated by daylight savings time, this notion that you can literally change time – something that, to me, intuitively feels fixed – simply by moving the hands on a clock, pressing a few buttons on your microwave, or magically seeing your phone adjust to the season. I
- [From Sapling to Staff Member](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/from-sapling-to-staff-member/) - By Avram Ellner, Teen Coordinator As Jews, we love trees and all botanical life – our tradition is replete with stories of important trees, orchards both mundane and mystical, and legal rulings ranging from “trees of the field” to the proper tending of fruit trees. We mythologize our Torah as a “Tree of Life,” whose
- [Shemot as a Model for Shared Leadership](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/shemot-as-a-model-for-shared-leadership/) - By Barrie Miller In this week’s Torah portion, Parashat Shemot, we are introduced to Moshe. Moshe is eventually appointed to lead the Israelites out of Egypt to begin their journey towards the land of Canaan. While the book of Shemot and the rest of the Torah might be commonly viewed as the story of the
- [The Torah of Hosting](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/the-torah-of-hosting/) - by Heather Renetzky I absolutely LOVE cooking. From zucchini bread to tacos, whether in cooking chug or solo, I never tire of clanging pots and pans or the beep of the oven timer. For me, the joy in cooking comes from being able to share food with others. Feeding people is my favorite way to
- [Stepping Outside Towards Joy, by Howard Blas, Director, National Ramah Tikvah Network](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/sukkot-drash-by-howard-blas-director-national-ramah-tikvah-network/) - If the holiday of Sukkot took place during the summer, when camp is in session, it would surely be a Tikvah favorite! Sukkot teaches so many of the values that we live each day in all of our National Ramah Tikvah Network camping and vocational training programs. Sukkot is a time for experiencing joy (the
- [Facing Elul Anew by Heather Renetzky, Rosh Chinuch](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/facing-elul-anew-by-heather-renetzky-rosh-chinuch/) - This week, I made a huge change. Instead of zooming into classes from my favorite armchair, I actually sat on the couch! Okay, perhaps it wasn’t such a huge variation. But in these days of endless Zoom calls, my routine has become so fixed that the tiniest alteration feels huge. Lately, I have found that
- [Mentor Relationships Provide Calm During the COVID-19 Storm by Rabbi Sarah Shulman](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/mentor-relationships-provide-calm-during-the-covid-19-storm-by-rabbi-sarah-shulman/) - When Camp Ramah in Northern California made the same painful decision as other Jewish camps around the country to cancel our 2020 camp season, we knew that our anticipated vision of campers running into the arms of old friends and, by the end of the summer, putting their arms around new friends, would be lost.
- [Shabbat Nachamu: The Comfort of Camp By Ilana Sanberg, Founding Staff Member and Summer Assistant Director](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/shabbat-nachamu-the-comfort-of-camp-by-ilana-sanberg-founding-staff-member-and-summer-assistant-director/) - As we transition out of the mournful days leading up to Tisha B’Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, we seek comfort. This Shabbat, for that very reason, is called Shabbat Nachamu, the Shabbat of comfort. On Tisha B’Av, we are meant to mourn our loss--we mourn the destruction of the Temples and many other tragic events that befell the Jewish people over the course of our history. Then we move into comfort-mode, we think about caring for one another and about how to rebuild. This trajectory mirrors how I see these past few months. We lost many things, things that are worthy of mourning: we lost in-person communities and we lost experiences. We lost camp as we knew it. Right after the loss, right after our time of mourning we read in the Haftarah this week from “נַחֲמ֥וּ נַחֲמ֖וּ עַמִּ֑י”, “Comfort, comfort my people” (Isaiah 40.1). Why is the word Nachamu repeated? According to Spanish commentator Ibn Ezra, it means we must comfort immediately and repeatedly. When we lost in-person camp, we, the Ramah Galim community, quickly turned to comfort one another. We reached out to each other, we sent videos acknowledging our feelings and speaking words of comfort. With time, we also pushed ourselves to rebuild and reimagine.
- [The Perspective We Get With Distance, by Rabbi Sarah Graff from Congregation Kol Emeth in Palo Alto, CA](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/the-perspective-we-get-with-distance-by-rabbi-sarah-graff-from-congregation-kol-emeth-in-palo-alto-ca/) - As I read our double Torah portion of Chukkat and Balak this week, I am struck by the different perspective one can gain when looking from a distance. Parashat Chukkat reminds us of the struggles of life in the Israelite camp. Miriam dies, the community is without water, and they complain to Moses, saying, “Why
- [Parshat Naso: A D'var Torah by Natalie Rochman, Rosh Edah](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/parshat-naso-a-dvar-torah-by-natalie-rochman-rosh-edah/) - Much as these days flow one into another without much variation, the chieftains of the tribes gave offerings to God, one after the other, without much variation. Parshat Naso concludes with God receiving these offerings as twelve gifts accepted through the hands of Moses. Though all very similar in content, the Torah still describes each gift separately, as each gift is unique. They are unique because of the significance not for God who is receiving it, but for the chieftain and their tribe. Routine, in gifts or daily activity, the Torah teaches us, is not a bad thing but promotes a different point of view. It is important in these times to not dwell on the uniformity but celebrate the unique opportunities and perspectives every day provides. 
- [Finding Holiness on a Zoom Call by Avram Ellner, Rosh Nachshonim](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/finding-holiness-on-a-zoom-call-by-avram-ellner/) - Finding Holiness on a Zoom Call by Avram Ellner, Rosh Nachshonim Now more than ever, we need reminders, and not just that we have another Zoom call in 15 minutes and should eat and drink something beforehand! While we need those reminders too, we also need to be reminded of the larger context of our
- [COVID-19 Update #6 - April 22, 2020](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/covid-19/update-6/) - Update #6 April 22, 2020 I hope this finds your family healthy and that you had a meaningful Pesach. During this time of year between Pesach and Shavuot when we count the omer, we also count down the days to camp. I want to reach out to send you an update about summer 2020 planning
- [Monica Shapiro's Passover Article: Reflecting and Taking Action](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/monica-shapiros-passover-article-reflecting-and-taking-action/) - It goes without saying that Passover will look much different this year for many people, our family included. Typically at this time of year I am feeling the strain and stress of kashering the kitchen, shopping for food, developing the menu, welcoming family from near and far, and planning for an interactive Seder for our
- [The Fifth Child at Seder This Year By Rabbi Sarah Shulman](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/the-fifth-child-at-seder-this-year-by-rabbi-sarah-shulman/) - This article was published in eJewish Philanthropy on March 30th, 2020. In another week, we will be sitting with our families around the virtual seder table, equipped with google docs and pdfs to keep us on the same page. In telling the story of the Exodus, we will read about four children: the wise, the wicked, the
- [COVID-19 Update #1- March 3, 2020](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/covid-19/covid-19-update-1-march-3-2020/) - Dear Camp Families, We know that you are all concerned with the global spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and wanted to let you know what we are doing to prepare for the coming season. As always, your children’s safety remains our top priority. We hope to update you on a regular basis as more information becomes
- [COVID-19 Update #2- March 10, 2020](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/covid-19/covid-19-update-2-march-10-2020/) - Hi Ramah Families, We wanted to update our camper families with regards to the health and safety of our camp community. We continue to closely monitor developments surrounding the COVID-19 situation in partnership with our medical director and the larger Ramah community. We will follow any protocol that our medical director, the CDC, and our
- [COVID-19 Update #3- March 13, 2020](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/covid-19/covid-19-update-3-march-13-2020/) - Dear Ramah Families, Today like many of you, I got the email: School cancelled next week. As many of us prepare for weeks of remote learning and social distancing, here at Camp Ramah in Northern California we would like to offer our campers and families some opportunities for reconnection. First, as a little break today, enjoy this special
- [COVID-19 Update #4- March 18, 2020](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/covid-19/covid-19-update-4-march-18-2020/) - Dear Ramah Galim Camp Families, I hope this email finds you feeling healthy and connected to family. Amidst these overwhelming times, I have adopted a daily gratitude practice as part of my morning prayers, asking myself each morning, "What I am feeling grateful for?" as a rise from bed to be a mother, camp leader,
- [COVID-19 Update #5- March 25, 2020](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/covid-19/covid-19-update-4-march-25-2020/) - Dear Camp Ramah in Northern California Families, We hope this email finds your family healthy and safe amidst the difficult times in which we find ourselves. It was such a blessing to see many familiar camp faces at our virtual Havdallah last Saturday night. We'll be joining together again this Saturday evening, March 28 at
- [Bar-ista Mitzvah by Seth Golub, Ezra Coordinator](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/bar-ista-mitzvah/) - This summer, participants in Camp Ramah of Northern California’s Ezra (vocational training) program were excited and proud to launch a full-service café, serving freshly-ground coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and espresso drinks for the Ramah Galim staff. The eponymous Café Ezra was inspired by similar programs at other Ramah locations, the café was seen as a
- [Wheels Turning: Parshat Vayigash by Heather Renetzky, Rosh Chinuch](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/wheels-turning-parshat-vayigash-by-heather-renetzky-rosh-chinuch/) - My journey to Ramah Galim was a long time coming. I spent most of my life “Ramah adjacent.” My brother was a Ramah Ojai camper and staff member and my years in United Synagogue Youth (USY) had exposed me to some of the ruach (spirit) of the Ramah universe. Yet, I was nervous to make
- [2020 Ramah Galim Gala](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/2020-ramah-galim-gala/) - Join us in celebrating five years of Camp Ramah in Northern California where we will be honoring Janis Sherman Popp and our fifth year camper families. Sunday April 26, 2020 4:00pm-7:00pm Proceeds to benefit camper scholarships - help us give the gift of camp to every Jewish child Registration and details to follow
- [Parshat Noah, Sukkot, and Performing Arts by Mark Lazar](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/parshat-noah-sukkot-and-performing-arts-by-mark-lazar/) - As I sit here in Tel Aviv, contemplating this week’s Torah Portion, Noah, and its relationship to Camp Ramah Galim, my mind rattles with endless connections. Obviously the grand Pacific Ocean, and the sightings of nature above and below, reminds us of the endless flow of rain showering down from the heavens. Whether it be
- [Beginnings and Endings, by Rabbi Jaymee Alpert](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/beginnings-and-endings-by-rabbi-jaymee-alpert/) - This Shabbat, we conclude our reading of the Book of Numbers with the double-portion Mattot-Mas’ei. At the beginning of Parashat Mas’ei, Moses recounts the places the Children of Israel have encamped along their forty-year journey through the wilderness. While the list might seem a bit dry to us as readers (there is not a lot
- [The Value of Leadership by Branden Johnson, Program Director](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/the-value-of-ledership-by-brandon-johnson-program-director/) - The culture of Ramah Galim is founded on four primary midot - values - midot, which influence our programming and relationships at every level. Those four midot are: Kavod, respect; Ahavat Yisrael, a love of Israel; Simcha, joy or happiness; and Manhigut, leadership. Two years ago, I moved to Israel, where I study in the
- [The Magic of Machaneh by Avram Ellner](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/the-magic-of-machaneh-by-avram-ellner/) - My inner geek loves this week’s Torah portion, Balak, because it seems like something out of Tolkein’s Middle Earth. We read the story of sorcerer-extraordinaire, Balaam, and his foiled attempt to curse the Children of Israel. Instead of using his powers to curse Israel at the behest of the Moabite King Balak, he blesses them. How strange is
- [The Physical and Spiritual Waters of Ramah Galim](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/the-physical-and-spiritual-waters-of-ramah-galim/) - I will never forget the first time I came to visit Ramah Galim. It was the year before camp opened. Rabbi Mitch Cohen, the National Director of Ramah asked me if I wanted to walk down with him to see the ocean. That in and of itself was remarkable: a summer camp, let alone a
- [Lessons on Unity from the Scouts A Dv'ar Torah on Parshat Shelach Lecha by Amy Skopp Cooper, National Ramah Associate Director](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/lessons-on-unity-from-the-scouts-a-dvar-torah-on-parshat-shelach-lecha-by-amy-skopp-cooper-national-ramah-associate-director/) - The story of the meraglim (scouts) who are sent by Moses to scout the Land of Israel is an intriguing and complicated tale of espionage. All the scouts are impressed by the quality of the land and its bounty. When they return from their 40-day mission, two of them, Calev and Joshua, say that the people
- [Cultivating a Bounty of Resilience, Perseverance, and Swiss Chard by Rabbi Philip Ohriner](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/cultivating-a-bounty-of-resilience-perseverance-and-swiss-chard-by-rabbi-philip-ohriner/) - We all have moments when it is difficult to appreciate the bounty in our lives. Perhaps this is most palpable in life's transitions or the moments of newness when that which is familiar changes in some way. While wandering through the wilderness at Taverah, the Israelites struggle to appreciate the manna falling before them. They
- [Reflections in Tikvah at Ramah Galim and Nationally](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/reflections-in-tikvah-at-ramah-galim-and-nationally/) - Tikvah changed my life. In 1984, I was hired to work in the kitchen at Camp Ramah in New England. A day before my arrival, I was asked if I would fill a last minute opening in the Tikvah Program. “What is Tikvah?” I asked. My experience that summer led to my pursuing a career
- [Empowering Blessings- A D’var Torah on Parshat Nasso by Rabbi Sarah](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/empowering-blessings-a-dvar-torah-on-parshat-nasso-by-rabbi-sarah/) - Empowering Blessings A D’var Torah on Parshat Nasso by Rabbi Sarah My daughter Lielle was born a few years ago on a Thursday morning. I pressed the doctors to discharge us on Friday so we could return home for Shabbat dinner. Above everything else, I was hungry for a bracha: יְבָרֶכְךָ֥ יְהוָ֖ה וְיִשְׁמְרֶֽךָ׃ May
- [Astray By Deanna Neil](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/astray-by-deanna-neil/) - How to we find meaning after shocking deaths? It’s been a heavy week. Yesterday was Yom Hashoah, Holocaust remembrance day, and the past seven days have been filled with heart wrenching violence, both at a school in North Carolina and a synagogue in San Diego, only a few hours from where I live in Los
- [Tazria: From Seed to Thrive, By Rabbi Sarah](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/tazria-from-seed-to-thrive-by-rabbi-sarah/) - What a gift it is in life when we can nurture a project, a plant, an idea, or a human being from seed to a state of thriving. In this week’s Torah portion, Parshat Tazria, we read about the instructions for birthing rituals including circumcision. Interestingly, the Torah does not use just one word for
- [Bringing Israel to Camp, By Alana Tilman](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/bringing-israel-to-camp/) - Close your eyes and imagine an auditorium full of 500 people dancing our favorite Ramah Galim Rikud Dances -Lo Normali and Ba Kalil…. Do you feel the energy? The passion? The excitement? I personally experienced this incredible image first-hand last week at the Jewish Agency for Israel’s Annual Shlichim Training Seminar. This intensive 5 day
- [Machaneh and Mishkan: Creating the Sacred, Together by Avram Ellner](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/machaneh-and-mishkan-creating-the-sacred-together-by-avram-ellner/) - As a veteran Ramahnik, I cannot wait to join the Ramah Galim community and offer my abilities and skills to camp as Rosh Nachshonim. For seven summers, I was a camper at Camp Ramah in the Poconos, and for four years, I was a counselor and Rosh Edah. One of the highlights of my time
- [Ari's Blog: Kerem Goes to Israel and Italy](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/aris-blog-kerem-goes-to-israel-and-italy/) - As I stand in the pews of the Great Synagogue of Rome, surrounded by Ramah colleagues and friends, I feel humbled and inspired by the significance of this building. The Great Synagogue of Rome stands in a neighborhood where Roman Jews have lived in both peace and under oppressive rule for hundreds of years. Throughout
- [D'var Torah: Parshat Mishpatim by Howard Blas, Director-National Ramah Tikvah Network](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/dvar-torah-parshat-mishpatim-by-howard-blas-national-ramah-tikvah-director/) - On the first day of camp each summer, counselors and division heads sometimes give their campers the task of coming up with room and edah (division) rules which all will agree to follow. Many start with the obvious—like no fighting, and no touching or taking others’ possessions without permission. These “basics” are easily observable and
- [Staff Spotlight: Edan Tamler, Rosh Shira](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/staff-spotlight-edan-tamler-rosh-shira/) - My name is Edan Tamler. I am 22 years old and currently live in New York City teaching music at Ramaz (a Jewish Day School in Manhattan). I say currently because even though I spent the first 15 years of my life here, Israel is my home. When I was 15 my parents decided to
- [Everything I Need to Know I Learned at Jewish Summer Camp by Monica Shapiro](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/everything-i-need-to-know-i-learned-at-jewish-summer-camp-by-monica-shapiro/) - Are you wondering what you will do this summer? Have you spent sleepless nights debating your options: either return to camp as a staff member or enter the working world and accept an internship or job in your professional area? Perhaps this decision will be easier if you consider the ways in which a camp
- [Chanukah, the Holiday of Chinukh by Rabbi Josh Berkenwald of Congregation Sinai](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/chanukah-the-holiday-of-chinukh-by-rabbi-josh-berkenwald-of-congregation-sinai/) - Chanukah begins in just a few days. The Festival of Lights celebrates the victory by the Maccabees over the forces of the Greek King Antiochus IV. Antiochus had outlawed Jewish religious practices and introduced pagan worship into the Temple in Jerusalem in an effort to force assimilation upon the Jews of the land of Israel.
- [Nachshonim: The New Edah at Ramah Galim](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/nachshonim-the-new-edah-at-ramah-galim/) - By Rabbi Sarah Shulman We are thrilled to welcome incoming 11th graders to Ramah Galim in our new edah (age group), Nachshonim. Meaning courageous ones, Nachshonim, comes from the biblical leader Nachshon ben Aminadav, who according to Midrash was the brave person who took the first step into the sea out of Egypt. Our goal
- [D'var Torah: Learning Through Tears & Songs of Joy](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/dvar-torah-learning-through-tears-songs-of-joy/) - I have always believed that each of us is a rabbi inside, because “rabbi” after all means “my teacher.” At camp we have the opportunity to learn from everyone. Just the other day a staff member reflected to me after our last session of campers left on Wednesday, “Thank you for modeling that to be a
- [Guest Reflection: Ramah in my Heart, Ramah on my Mind](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/ramah-in-my-heart-ramah-on-my-mind/) - After my first year of rabbinical school, I knew I had to find my way to Camp Ramah. As a child and a teen, I had not gone to overnight camp, but I knew about the magic of Camp Ramah. So in June of 2001, I piled all three kids into the car and headed
- [Guest D'var Torah: Teach Your Children Well](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/guest-dvar-torah-teach-your-children-well/) - From a textual standpoint, this is a wonderful Shabbat. Our Parsha, VaEtchanan, features the second recitation of the Aseret haDibrot, or the more colloquial “Ten Commandments”, as well as the first paragraph and opening line of Shema Yisrael. This is also Shabbat Nachamu, the first after Tisha B’Av, a day of comfort and reconciliation, with
- [Guest Reflection: Creating Sacred Spaces](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/guest-reflection-creating-sacred-spaces/) - When we talk about the concept of sacred spaces, we often think about the obvious – synagogues and holy sites. At Ramah Galim, the concept of a sacred space has taken on a whole new meaning for me. Some background: I am the director of a program called Tichon Ramah Yerushalayim (TRY) and am blessed
- [Guest D'var Torah: Camp Holidays](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/guest-dvar-torah-camp-holidays/) - As a young person, I believed Tisha B’av to be a camp holiday. You know, like maccabia – color wars, or zimriya – song festival, or “rock around the ages,” or “t’fillot afloat” are camp-specific programs and events. Growing up at Camp Ramah in Ojai, the only exposure I had to Tisha B’av was sitting
- [M'Shana L'Shana: From Year to Year](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/mshana-lshana-from-year-to-year/) - "הבו לכם אנשים חכמים ונבנים וידעים לשבטיכם ואשימם בראשיכם." "Pick people who are wise, understanding, and known by their tribes, and I will appoint them as your heads" (Deuteronomy 1:13). Amidst the lingering hugs and luggage schleps of the last day of Session 2 this week, I couldn’t help but notice a 4th grade camper
- [Guest Reflection: I Choose Camp](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/guest-reflection-i-choose-camp/) - I sit on the graham cracker colored benches of the medurah (firepit) gazing at the turquoise ocean radiating through the tall trees. I feel the rough, sandpaper-textured stone scratch my legs. I notice the glowing, ghost-like faces of freshly sunscreened campers, and the scorching sun setting slowly beneath a cloud kingdom. As we get into Shiru l’Adonai (psalm), campers
- [Guest D'var Torah: Journeying and Memory](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/guest-dvar-torah-journeying-and-memory/) - Among a whole host of exciting moments at camp this week, I was struck by the joy our hanichim (campers) expressed about their masaot—the journeys they embarked upon away from our beautiful campus. The unique flora and fauna of the Santa Cruz Mountains’ redwood forests, along with the deep learning about marine ecology available at
- [Focus On: Ramah Galim's Own Daughters of Zelophehad](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/focus-on-ramah-galims-own-daughters-of-zelophehad/) - We rarely think of ourselves as female role models at camp. Rather, we are the Camp Directors, Program Director, Waterfront Director, and Rosh Performing Arts, our jobs focused on empowering, supporting, and facilitating the safety, education, and creativity of all kids at camp. But when one looks at Ramah Galim through the lens of this
- [Guest D'var Torah: Give it up for our future leadership!](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/guest-dvar-torah-give-it-up-for-our-future-leadership/) - What’s scarier than being the person in charge? Well for me, it’s being the number two. I don’t know about you, but there is a certain anxiety that I experience knowing that I’m the second in command because at any moment if the person in charge is unable to continue in his or her capacity,
- [Guest Reflection: The Value of Leadership at Ramah Galim](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/guest-reflection-the-value-of-leadership-at-ramah-galim/) - I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to return for my second time to Ramah Galim as a guest and visiting Rabbi/educator. Returning to the Monterey Bay campus felt like I was returning home to a familiar campus, culture and family. I was especially grateful that I was able to bring my 11-year-old
- [Guest D'var Torah: The Way of Wonder](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/guest-dvar-torah-the-way-of-wonder/) - One of the great challenges of Torah study is the interpretation of the Hebrew text. How exactly should we understand the original Hebrew in our own language and culture? As Rabbi Shai Held points out, a case in point can be found in this week’s parasha, Korach. After a fire breaks out, the Israelites become
- [Guest D'var Torah: Balak 5778](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/guest-dvar-torah-balak-5778/) - Still in the midst of their desert trek, our ancestors have finally made camp. More than that, in recent chapters of the Torah, we read of challenges to Moses' leadership by Aaron and Miriam, a chaotic attempted mutiny by Korach and his group of rebels, troubling pessimism from spies sent to scout out the Promised
- [Guest Reflection: Homes New and Old](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/guest-reflection-homes-new-and-old/) - On our second day of the summer, my three-year-old started calling our camp lodgings “home.” I asked him what he meant and he said, “We have two homes: Galim and St. Louis. And both have red doors!” I was amazed, first that he’d noticed and correctly recalled the color of the door (I thought it
- [Alli's Winer Reflection](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/allis-winer-reflection/) - Last week I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Louis & Shoshana Winer Institute for Rosh Edah Training hosted at Ramah Darom in Georgia. This intensive three-day workshop brings together both new and returning Rashei Edah (unit heads) from all Ramah camps across the nation and year-round professionals to learn from each other and
- [The Calculus of Calendaring](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/the-calculus-of-calendaring/) - by Eric Steinbach My friends never quite believe me when I say that I have always liked math. Much to their chagrin, I usually point out that when it comes to math, when you know what you are looking at, there are no questions left when you are done. No matter how complicated the equation,
- [Celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut in Israel](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/celebrating-yom-haatzmaut-in-israel/) - by Miriam Lichtenberg “Anu banu artza, livnot ulehivanot bah - We have come to the Land to build and be ourselves rebuilt.” I imagine the Zionist pioneers tilling the land, as they sung out this early pioneer song, dreaming of a day when they would be able to share this in their own land, dedicated
- [Four Children in our Jewish Community By Monica Shapiro, Director of Camper Care](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/four-children-in-our-jewish-community-by-monica-shapiro-director-of-camper-care/) - It’s Sunday morning and I have just returned from a short run; the sun is shining but it is deceivingly cold. Like most mornings, my run was filled with beautiful scenery and a sense of calm. It is my time to put all of the worries of daily life aside and to take a moment
- [The Four Children  in Inclusive Camping  By Howard Blas, Tikvah Director](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/the-four-children-in-inclusive-camping-by-howard-blas-tikvah-director/) - I was recently on the train from Baltimore to New York, processing all I learned and experienced in three days of large and small group sessions at the Foundation for Jewish Camp Leaders Assembly. This biannual gathering is attended by nearly everybody in the Jewish camping world, including camp directors, board members, song leaders and
- [Infectious Spirit:  A D’var Torah by Ilana Sandberg, 2018 Summer Program Director](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/infectious-spirit-a-dvar-torah-by-ilana-sandberg-2018-summer-program-director/) - It’s Tuesday night and I’m finally sitting down after a long day of travel. I’m staying with a Jewish family in the outskirts of London preparing to sing at a senior center in the city tomorrow. I have now been traveling with my Jewish a cappella group, Pizmon, for six days—we are on our spring
- [Ari's Trip to Israel and Berlin](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/aris-trip-to-israel-and-berlin/) - I am sitting at the Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, holding a text that brings me back to my summers on the beach of Monterey Bay. I am surrounded on both sides by Ramahniks from several camps who interpret the text based on their unique life experiences. The energy in the room is palpable. Our group
- [Engagement through Prayer: More Miriam! An Interview with Jenna Turow, 2018 Rosh Hinuch](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/prayer-as-leadership-engagement-an-interview-with-jenna-turow-2018-rosh-hinuch/) - An Interview with Jenna Turow, 2018 Rosh Hinuch
- [It's About Family Connections, Taking Responsibility and Living in a Real World: Camp Commentary on Parshat Vayigash by Rabbi Shalom Bochner](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/its-about-family-connections-taking-responsibility-and-living-in-a-real-world-camp-commentary-on-parshat-vayigash-by-rabbi-shalom-bochner/) - In this week’s Torah portion, the story of our forefather Joseph and his brothers reaches its dramatic climax. Joseph frames his younger brother and his father’s most beloved son for a crime he didn’t commit, then jails him in an Egyptian prison. Judah desperately pleads for his younger brother Benjamin’s freedom for the sake of their father.
- [The Transformative Power of “Not Mine” by Rabbi Sarah](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/the-transformative-power-of-not-mine-by-rabbi-sarah/) - At camp and other educational institutions, we have become accustomed to relying on a rhetoric of empowerment: we strive to help our students, campers, and staff “take ownership,” “be empowered,” and “feel at home.” While I’m certainly all for teaching a person to learn to fish, as we say, and empowering the next generation of
- [Growing Jewish Leaders by Alana Tilman](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/growing-jewish-leaders-by-alana-tilman/) - The not so secret ingredient to a magical summer at Camp Ramah is the incredible tzevet, staff, who work tirelessly over the course of the kayitz to craft an amazing summer for all campers. Ramah Galim is proud and privileged that already at this point in the year, so many of our staff members are already committed to returning
- [Building Heartfelt Community - One Year to The Next: New Year Aspirations by Rabbi Sarah](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/building-heartfelt-community-one-year-to-the-next-new-year-aspirations-by-rabbi-sarah/) - אָנֹכִ֛י אֲכַלְכֵּ֥ל אֶתְכֶ֖ם וְאֶֽת־טַפְּכֶ֑ם "I will sustain you and your children." Genesis 50:21 The Torah has a funny way of perpetually being relevant to our lives. Indeed, it is probably no coincidence that as we reflect on the year 2017 and look forward to sustaining some habits and changing others in the year ahead, so
- [The Root of Hanukkah: Some Torah for Your Latkes by Rabbi Sarah](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/the-root-of-hanukkah-some-torah-for-your-latkes-by-rabbi-sarah-shulman/) - Last year my daughter Lielle got her first hanukkiah – a homemade one crafted by her grandparents with her favorite animals flanking the candle holders. She studied it for a long time, rather nonchalantly, trying to decipher its purpose. It did not play music or light up; it could not be cuddled or stacked –
- [Happy Hannukah from Ramah Galim!](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/happy-hannukah-from-ramah-galim/)
- [Picking A Name :  A Reflection on Parashat Vayishlach by Rabbi Corey Helfand](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/picking-a-name-a-reflection-on-parashat-vayishlach-by-rabbi-corey-helfand/) - In the spring of 2017, our community, Peninsula Sinai Congregation, gave our Greenberg Religious School a Hebrew name. After the students and parents voted for their favorite, they chose Kesher, a word that means “connection.” I’ve found that picking a name for someone else, for yourself, or to describe an experience that you had, is
- [200 Days Until Kayitz 2018!](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/200-days-until-kayitz-2018/) - Let the countdown begin! Haven't enrolled yet? Save your spot by December 15th and get a special edition Ramah Galim rash guard to keep you comfortable in your wetsuit this summer and all year round!
- [The Spirituality of Surprise : A Reflection on Parshat Vayeitze by Rabbi Sarah](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/the-spirituality-of-surprise-a-reflection-on-parshat-vayeitze-by-rabbi-sarah/) - One of my favorite Shabbat moments this summer at camp came as a total surprise: during Kabbalat Shabbat my prayers were suddenly interrupted by a group of campers and staff pointing out to the sea and jumping up and down. "Whales, whales!" they squealed with wide-eyed excitement. Following their gaze, I too noticed that out
- [The New Ezra Program at Ramah Galim by Daniel Olson](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/the-new-ezra-program-at-ramah-galim-by-daniel-olson/) - A beautiful, productive, and educational camp vegetable garden. Chanichim eagerly awaiting their boxes of nishnoosh (snack), and munching happily once they arrive. Staff members enjoying cholent as they learn together on a Shabbat afternoon. These wonderful vignettes came to be at Ramah Galim this past summer thanks to contributions of the two participants of Ramah
- [Evolving Our Passions: A Reflection on Parshat Toldot by Rabbi A](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/evolving-our-passions/) - As a camp counselor my fantasy was year round camp. Instead of ending camp and returning to school and work, we’d just stay at camp all year round. I’d live with my closest friends, we’d always have fun activities, and, thanks to the kitchen staff, we’d never have to cook! What could be better than
- [Tikvah at Camp and in Israel](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/tikvah-at-camp-and-in-israel/) - In the first line of Parshat Chayei Sarah, we are told that Sarah, our first matriarch, lived to the age of 127. The wording in the very first line of the parsha is a bit unusual—it says Sarah was “one hundred years, and twenty years, and seven years.” Rashi explains the repetition by saying that
- [First Seeing, Then Understanding: A Reflection on Parshat Vayera by Rabbi Sarah](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/first-seeing-then-understanding-a-reflection-on-parshat-vayera-by-rabbi-sarah/) - Abraham runs to the edge of his tent. He spots three messengers approaching. Then he gazes up at them and greets them. In doing so, Abraham creates a timeless model for the practice of hachnasat orchim, or welcoming guests, that informs how we welcome others into our synagogues, our homes, and into our lives. But
- [Ari Friedman's Top 5 Reasons To Work At Ramah](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/ari-friedmans-top-5-reasons-to-work-at-ramah/) - You can wear many different covas, hats, covas*: For the past several summers I have held a wide variety of positions at camp. These have included maintenance, counselor, lifeguard, waiter, and sgan rosh edah. Camp is a great place to try different roles that interest you and expand your skills. The yam, ocean, yam:
- [Sukkot Blessings - Zman Simchateinu !](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/sukkot-blessings-zman-simchateinu/)
- [Treasures Around Us](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/treasures-around-us/) - In preparing for the arrival of more than a dozen Tikvah campers and Ezra (vocational training) participants in the second year of the Tikvah program at Ramah Galim, the Tikvah staff visited the horseback riding program where all campers enjoy horseback riding during the summer. We discovered an extraordinary program which would benefit our campers
- [Shana Tova U'Metuka from Ramah Galim](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/shana-tova-umetuka-from-ramah-galim/)
- [Galim Gala](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/galim-gala/) - SUNDAY DECEMBER 10, 2017 DOMENICO WINERY SAN CARLOS, CALIFORNIA AT 5:00PM Join us for an evening of community, laughter, and friendship in celebration of Ramah Galim and in honor of our dedicated founders. Help us raise funds for scholarships while enjoying drinks, appetizers, desserts, and the hilarious comedy of Joel Chasnoff. Honorees: The David Arfin &
- [Expanding Blessings](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/expanding-blessings/) - I have to admit, sometimes I feel intimidated by the number of years my colleagues have been going to the camps they lead. I was not a counselor or Rosh Edah at Ramah Galim back in the 80's or 90's like many other Ramah Directors. There was no Ramah Galim back in the 80’s
- [This Passover I taught my 15 month old daughter Lielle an important life lesson: the art of puddle stomping](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/passover-puddle-stomping/) - After launching our seder on the first evening of Passover by asking each of the members at our table to reflect on the “bittersweet” in their own hearts, minds, bones, and souls, Lielle and I went outside to turn the present downpour into an opportunity for growth. For during Passover we embrace the bittersweet of
- [Performing Passover](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/performing-passover/) - For all the work it takes to host a complicated dinner for 25 people, Passover is one of my favorite holidays. A seder is inherently theatrical! It’s the one time of year when my family and friends get to do what I love: tell a compelling story together, complete with singing, and even dancing if
- [Introducing our 2017 Specialty Track Directors!](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/introducing-our-2017-specialty-track-directors/) - Please enjoy the following video, introducing our fabulous specialty track directors: Read their professional bios below: Rebecca Posamentier (Performing Arts Director) Becca has 20 years of administrative, teaching, and performing experience in theaters throughout California. A founding member of Bay Area Children’s Theatre, Becca now serves as the BACT Education Director, serving over 2,500 students per
- [Ramah Goes to Mexico City!](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/ramah-goes-to-mexico-city/) - Over dinner somewhere in the heart of downtown Mexico City, I heard the words, “Camp Ramah is my home away from home where I feel like I can be my true self. I love going to Ramah every summer because it allows me to come out of my shell, make new friends, and explore my
- [A Shabbat Song Written by our Campers](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/a-shabbat-song-written-by-our-campers/) - "Shabbat Shalom" By Session 1 Performing Arts Campers - Stay Tuned for the Hebrew Version! Recorded by Deanna Neil, Rosh Performing Arts 2016 Guitar Chords: C G Am F Shabbat Shalom, When we come together C
- [Shabbat Shalom from our Ramah Service Corps Fellows](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/shabbat-shalom-from-our-ramah-service-corps-fellows/) - We are thrilled to introduce our 2016-2017 Ramah Service Corps Fellows, David Herrera and Jacob Kaplan-Lipkin! The Ramah Service Corps (RSC) is a national Ramah initiative that extends the magic of Camp Ramah's summer programming throughout the academic year. Born and raised in Northern California, David and Jacob could not be better suited to serve as local
- [Here and Now: The Power of Tikvah](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/here-and-now-the-power-of-tikvah/) - On Monday we began our third session of camp, and thus it came time to teach the popular words of our camp song once more. All the hanichim (campers) sat on the floor of the hadar ochel and practiced the words of the chorus from "B'Ramah Galim rochvim al susim" (at Ramah Galim we ride horses)
- [What Do You Call Two Crawdads Crossing the Road?](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/what-do-you-call-two-crawdads-crossing-the-road/) - Parshat Noah reminds us that each and every day the world is created anew. On Sunday during a camp information session, one of our founding campers ran to the window and pointed out an emerging rainbow. I was not surprised, because this is what we do at camp: we stop
- [Marci Greenberg: Sustaining an Ecosystem](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/marci-greenberg-sustaining-an-ecosystem/) - Oh Lord prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true. And with thanksgiving, I’ll be a living sanctuary for you. This is the prayer I sang, together with the Ocean Exploration staff during staff training week. We sat together, in a rough circle on the floor of the Beit Knesset, absolute
- [Thinking on Our Feet: Lessons Learned from Launching a New Camp](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/lessons-learned-from-launching-a-new-camp/) - When our staff and lay leaders set out to start a new Ramah summer camp along the shores of Monterey Bay, we knew that we would learn tremendous lessons along the way about Jewish camping and about our own ecosystem of campers, staff, and marine flora and fauna. As a process-oriented rabbi and educator,
- [Deanna Neil: Creation as Process](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/deanna-neil-creation-as-process/) - As we sat on the carpeted stage, I laid out the program to the attentive group of about 20 campers from ages 8-14: “You are going to create something from nothing.” Their eyes widened. While Camp Ramah is known for musicals in Hebrew, at Camp Ramah in Northern California the Performing Arts track developed
- [Celebrate Israel's Birthday with Edah and Ramah Galim!](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/celebrate-israels-birthday-with-edah-and-ramah-galim/) - You're invited! Edah families will join together to celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel's 68th's birthday since the country declared independence in 1948. The party will include an Israeli dinner, party games, the game of ga-ga, Israeli music and of course, birthday cake! For more information, please contact Maureen, Director of Community Engagement, at maureen@ramahnorcal.org
- [Regional Enrolled Camper Events in May](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/regional-enrolled-camper-events-in-may/) - Join us for two regional events in Northern California! Santa Cruz-area campers and their families will gather for activities, a communal art activity and games on Sunday, May 15th at Natural Bridges State Beach. Sacramento-area families will meet up on Sunday, May 22nd for snacks, sports and art at a private residence. We can't wait
- [Passover Food For Thought](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/passover-food-for-thought/) - Passover is just around the corner. Many of us have begun to clean our homes and prepare food for the approaching holiday. Every year, though we go through the same order, the same seder, the meaning of each step in the process is different because we are different. The people around us are different, and
- [The Heart of Camp: Caring for Hanichim (Campers)](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/the-heart-of-camp-caring-for-hanichim-campers/) - Building a good staff begins with selecting the right entrepreneurial, reliable leaders. We focus year round on recruiting and selecting the best qualified tzevet (staff) to support, be role models for, and ensure the safety of our campers. All of our camp leadership, specialty track directors, and medical staff have years of experience in their specialty or summer camp
- [Camp Ramah Sundays](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/camp-ramah-sundays/) - Join enrolled campers and community families for joyful afternoons. Camp Ramah staff will lead activities for both kids & parents. Come to one or all! Sunday, April 3 from 1:00pm-4:00pm @ Shoreline Park, Mountain View Sunday, April 17 from 1:00pm-4:00pm @ Congregation Netivot Shalom, Berkeley Sunday, May 8 from 1:00pm-4:00pm @ Coyote Point Recreation Area, San Mateo We
- [Purim at Congregation Beth Sholom, San Francisco](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/purim-at-congregation-beth-sholom-san-francisco/) - Open to Beth Sholom members. Esther, Mordechai and Achashverosh - oh my! Camp Ramah staff will join the Shabbat School at Congregation Beth Sholom in San Francisco on Thursday afternoon, March 17th for a spirit-filled activities, songs and dance. Questions? Contact Maureen Krantz, Director of Community Engagement at maureen@ramahnorcal.org.
- [Ramah Shabbat visits in February](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/ramah-shabbat-visits-in-february/) - Join the Ramah staff as we head to congregations all across Northern California in February! Director Sarah Shulman will be the scholar-in-residence for Shabbat, February 7-8, at Congregation Beth Shalom in Modesto, CA. Later in the month, our staff will bring the Ramah ruach to Congregation Beth Jacob in Redwood City for Shabbat, February 26-27th. We hope to
- [Craig Taubman in Concert](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/craig-taubman-in-concert/) - Join the celebration with Camp Ramah in Northern California and Congregation Netivot Shalom with Craig Taubman in concert on Saturday night, January 23rd at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $5 at the door ($15 max/ family). Craig Taubman, besides being a Ramah alumnus, is a world-renowned American Jewish singer/songwriter and music producer based in Los Angeles,
- [#GivingTuesday](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/givingtuesday/) - We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. Today, Tuesday, December 1, 2015, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. It’s a simple
- [Upcoming Events](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/parlor-meeting-info-sessions/) - Come learn more about Camp Ramah in Northern California and meet our Director at one of our upcoming events for parents and prospective campers. Contact our Program Director, Daniele Hurwitz, for more information as well as the address for these events. Thursday, October 8, 6:00 pm – East Bay Information Session Sunday, October 11, 12:00pm-4:00pm – Ramah Beach Day
- [From Jweekly.com](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/introducing-your-2015-rashei-edah/) - Camp Ramah opens in Monterey Bay next summer Thursday, July 23, 2015 | by Arno Rosenfeld A new Jewish summer camp is coming to Northern California. Camp Ramah NorCal will open next summer near the shores of Monterey Bay with plans to host as many as 300 campers over three sessions, camp director Sarah Shulman
- [From the Jewish Telegraphic Agency](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/from-the-jewish-telegraphic-agency/) - Ramah to open camp in northern California July 20, 2015 4:59pm (JTA) — The Conservative movement’s Ramah camp network is opening a new overnight camp in northern California. Camp Ramah in Northern California will open in summer 2016, the National Ramah Commission announced in a news release. In addition to offering standard Jewish camp activities,
- [From The Times of Israel](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/from-the-times-of-israel/) - Ramah to open camp in northern California Conservative movement’s ninth location will launch in summer 2016 The Conservative movement’s Ramah camp network is opening a new overnight camp in northern California. Camp Ramah in Northern California will open in summer 2016, the National Ramah Commission announced in a news release. In addition to offering standard
- [Exciting News About Enrollment!](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/whats-new/exciting-news-about-enrollment/) - We are thrilled to be able to open registration for the inaugural summer of Camp Ramah in Northern California. Next summer we will offer a variety of options for campers that include two week, four week, and one week sessions. We are also proud to be opening our camp with a one week Tikvah program

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- [Home](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/) - Ramah Galim - Northern California Summer Camp We are a specialty camp that combines the excitement of developing one’s skills and passions in a specialty area with the full experience and magic of a traditional Ramah summer camp. Come help us make waves in Northern California as we create an unforgettable camp experience and community
- [Summer 2027 Dates & Rates](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/about/summer-2027-dates-rates/) - [table id=15 /] For more information see our Enrollment Policies Intensives: Please see Our Programs for information about dates and eligibility requirements for all of our Intensives. Click Here to Register Now! General Registration Information Registrations may be canceled for any reason until January 1, 2027, with a complete refund of deposit and tuition. For
- [Intensives](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/about/our-programs-intensives-2023/) - In addition to our specialty tracks, we offer a variety of 4-week Intensives for incoming 7th-11th graders. With options ranging from surf and scuba diving to mountain biking and dance, our four Intensives provide an opportunity for campers to dive deeper into a particular skill area, both on and off-site, explore their passions, and experience
- [Travel Information](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/enrolled-families/travel-information-2/) - 2026 Camper Transportation Information (downloadable, printable PDF) Camp Ramah will be offering transportation from/to regional airports for all campers flying to camp. In addition, for local families, we will provide shuttle service from San Jose Intl. Airport and the Foster City area. There is no additional fee for shuttle services. Please be sure to complete
- [Financial Assistance](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/enrolled-families/financial-assistance/) - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Camp Ramah is committed to ensuring that every family has the opportunity to give their child the enriching benefits of a Jewish summer camp experience. As a non-profit, Ramah’s scholarship funds are limited. That’s why we request that families exhaust all other sources before turning to Camp Ramah for financial assistance.
- [Staff](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/staff/) - CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW Summer 2026 Dates: June 16-August 7 Salaries starting at $2,600 (before deductions) Join the Camp Ramah in Northern California staff (tzevet) team to be a part of a joyful Jewish community by the sea. Our exceptional staff is comprised of innovative specialists, Ramah alumni and caring role models who are
- [Our Board](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/about/our-board/) - Executive Committee Laura Denenberg Wildmann, President Laura lives in Berkeley with her husband, Hugo, and two children, Marshall and Leah. The Wildmanns have been members of Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland since moving to Berkeley from San Francisco 20 years ago. Laura’s children have attended preschool, Hebrew school, and celebrated their b’nai mitzvah at TBA.
- [Family Login](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/enrolled-families/family-login/)
- [Our Staff](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/about/our-staff/) - Geoffrey Menkowitz, Camp Director In his nearly two decades of experience as a Jewish camp professional, Geoff Menkowitz has garnered a reputation as a dynamic educator, program innovator, and compassionate leader. Born in Philadelphia, Geoff’s parents first shipped him off to summer camp at the age of 10 and he never looked back. It is
- [](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/10-year-anniversary/) - Thank you to everyone who joined us in marking and honoring our 10th Anniversary and Sandy Stadtler! The room was filled with delight, gratitude, and love. EVENT PHOTOS MAKE A 10TH ANNIVERSARY DONATION Honoring Sandy Stadtler Join us in San Francisco at JCHS as we honor our board member and beloved former director of Camp
- [Taste of Ramah](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/about/taste-of-ramah/) - Taste of Ramah is a 5-day introductory program for first time campers entering 2nd-3rd grade. Our "Ramah Rookies" spend five days sampling all the fun that camp has to offer! Unlike our 2-, 4- and 6-week sessions, campers do not choose a specialty track. Rather, each day they will experience a different signature program so
- [Tikvah (Special Needs)](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/about/tikvah/) - Tikvah Inclusion SupportThis program primarily serves campers with a range of special needs who, with some additional support, can be successful living in the camp community (dorm-style housing) alongside their same-age peers. In some cases, an extra counselor may be assigned to the kvutzah (camp group) to provide an added layer of supervision. The program
- [Staff FAQs](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/staff/staff-faqs/) - Where is Camp Ramah in Northern California? Camp Ramah in Northern California is located in the La Selva Beach community along the shores of Monterey Bay in Northern California. The camp is about 20 minutes South of Santa Cruz and about 35 minutes North of Monterey by car. The closest major airport is San Jose
- [Legacy Giving](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/donate/legacy-giving/) - "Now more than ever, kids need a nurturing place to express their Jewish identity in an immersive outdoors experience with their peers. Ramah Galim is uniquely suited to this sacred task. Being a part of the Legacy campaign helps us co-create a vibrant future for kids in Northern CA and beyond." - Jeff & Rabbi
- [Donors](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/donors/) - CLICK HERE FOR DONATION OPTIONS My, how we've grown! Having completed nine successful summers of friendships, fun, and transformative Jewish education along the shores of Monterey Bay, we are approaching our 10 Year Anniversary celebration. There is wind in our sails and a bright future for Camp Ramah in Northern California. We are thrilled to
- [FAQs](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/enrolled-families/faqs/) - General Questions What does our Hebrew name Ramah Galim mean? Ramah Galim means “Ramah of the Waves,” and it refers to both our unique spot on the coast of Northern California as well our goal to have Camp Ramah in Northern California make positive waves in the surrounding Jewish community and beyond. How will be
- [Packing List](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/enrolled-families/packing-list/) - Camper Packing List 2025Download Packing for Camp Whether this is your first time coming to camp or your tenth summer away from home, there is always a sense of excitement and nervousness when it comes to packing and making sure that one has the “right” amount of gear and clothing. We have written the list
- [Medical Information](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/enrolled-families/medical-information/) - 2025 Medical Information - The information in this document is from our Family Guidebook and contains comprehensive information about medication, insurance, our Health Center, and medical forms.
- [General Parent Information](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/enrolled-families/documents/) - General Parent Information Family Guidebook Family Guidebook- The Family Guidebook is a comprehensive resource to help parents and campers prepare for a successful summer at camp. To access the Family Guidebook you must click the link, sign in, and locate the "forms" folder. Electronics Policy - Our electronics policy references phones, e-readers, tablets, and other
- [10th Anniversary Celebration](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/donors/ramah-gala/)
- [Our Programs](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/about/our-programs-2024/) - As part of each of our signature specialty tracks, campers will experience unique activities and challenges as well as Jewish learning, service, and skill-development. On an average day at camp, campers will participate in the core specialty areas in the morning and then electives and bunk activities including swimming, arts and crafts, and other sport activities
- [Dates & Rates](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/dates-rates/) - Summer 2022 Dates & Rates (Summer 2023 Registration will begin on Sept. 1) [table id=9 /] For more information see our Enrollment Policies Intensives: Please see Our Programs for information about dates and eligibility requirements for all of our Intensives. Click Here to Register Now! General Registration Information Registrations may be canceled for any reason
- [Facilities](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/about/facilities/) - Our summer home is Monterey Bay Academy (MBA), a boarding school located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Northern California. MBA’s 380-acre campus has its own one-mile stretch of private beach that offers a picturesque setting for the ultimate camper experience. Facilities at MBA include: Modern dorms with bathrooms on each hall Private beach
- [Upcoming Events](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/about/upcoming-events/) - Interested in hosting an event? Want to meet for coffee? Email Camp Director Geoff Menkowitz to learn more about our amazing programs.
- [Our Philosophy](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/about/our-philosophy/) - Our Mission Camp Ramah in Northern California engages the members of our camp community in joyful, transformative experiences that serve as a model for lifelong Jewish learning and practice, commitment to Klal Yisrael (Israel and the Jewish community), and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). We do this by offering a unique camping experience that blends
- [Enrolled Families](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/enrolled-families/) - Dear Ramah Families, Whether you are a first-time camp family or a seasoned camp veteran, we are excited to welcome you to what will be an amazing summer. To get your camper(s) ready for camp, please login to the Camp Ramah Parent Portal. If you don’t have or don't know your username just send us an
- [Life at Camp](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/about/life-at-camp/) - Each day is a fun and dynamic adventure at camp. On a normal day at Camp Ramah in Northern California, campers spend the mornings in their specialty tracks: B’toch Hayam (Ocean Exploration), Al Habama (Performing Arts), Etgar (Adventure Sports) or Ramah Sports Academy, and the afternoons participating with their friends in exciting electives, including sports,
- [Donate Now](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/donors/donate/)
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- [Thank you for your interest in Camp Ramah. Registration for Summer 2023 is now closed.](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/summer-2023-enrollment-closed/) - If you would like us to notify you when registration opens for Summer 2024, please share your contact information with us. Request info here. Currently enrolled families can access forms and other information through their CampInTouch portal. For additional inquiries, please call our office at 415.688.4572.
- [Contact Us](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/contact/) - Phone: (415) 688-4572 info@ramahnorcal.org Winter Office 969-G Edgewater Boulevard, Suite 804 Foster City, CA 94404
- [Camp FAQs](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/about/camp-faqs/) - General What does our Hebrew name Ramah Galim mean? Ramah Galim means “Ramah of the Waves,” and it refers to both our unique spot on the coast of Northern California as well our goal to have Camp Ramah in Northern California make positive waves in the surrounding Jewish community and beyond. How will be accomplish
- [Request Information](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/about/request-information/)
- [Our Programs](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/our-programs/) - As part of each of our signature specialty tracks, campers will experience unique activities and challenges as well as Jewish learning, service, and skill-development. On an average day at camp, campers will participate in the core specialty areas in the morning and then electives and bunk activities including swimming, arts and crafts, and other sport
- [Kayitz (Summer) 2022](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/kayitz-summer-2021/) - 2020 has shown how camp is truly a gift to our children that inspires their hearts, minds, and souls Camp provides them with the safe space to develop as Jewish leaders and create life long friendships. This is why we are working diligently to offer a 2021 in person summer experience. That being said, we
- [Staff Positions](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/staff/staff-positions/) - Thanks for your interest in joining the tzevet of Camp Ramah in Northern California! Below is a list of summer staff positions, for which we are now accepting applications. Interested in learning more, email Alli Moses, our Assistant Director, at alli@ramahnorcal.org. CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW Year-round Staff: Development Director General: Counselor Rosh Edah/Divison Head
- [Promo](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/promo/)
- [Summer 2023](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/summer-2023/) - Priority Enrollment for Returning Campers and siblings will begin on Sept 1. Open enrollment for new Campers will begin on October 1. Check back soon for Dates & Rates or complete an Information Request so that we can notify you when details are available. ENROLL TODAY This past summer has reinforced that camp is an indescribable gift
- [Camp Ramah in Northern California Enrollment Policies](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/camp-ramah-in-northern-california-enrollment-policies/) - ELIGIBILITY The Ta’am “Taste of Ramah” is for campers who are entering or 4th grade. Campers who are entering at least 5th grade are eligible to attend any 2 to 6-week session. Campers entering at least 7th grade are eligible to attend our 4 week intensive sessions. Camp is a group living experience. Therefore, all
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- [Taking Inclusion to New Heights Among the Waves and on Bikes](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/taking-inclusion-to-new-heights-among-the-waves-and-on-bikes/) - When the idea of including campers with disabilities in Ramah camp was proposed in the late 1960s, there was a great deal of pushback. Fortunately, we have come a long way since the first Ramah camp began including people with disabilities through its Tikvah Program in 1970. Following in this Ramah tradition, Ramah Galim was
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- [Parents](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/parents/) - Welcome to Camp Ramah in Northern California! We are thrilled that you are considering choosing our camp as your child’s home away from home. We know that you will be impressed with our quality program and the unique fabric of relationships that we weave at camp. At Camp Ramah in Northern California camper care and
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- [Facilities](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/campers/facilities/) - Our summer home is Monterey Bay Academy (MBA), a boarding school located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Northern California. MBA’s 380-acre campus has its own one-mile stretch of private beach that offers a picturesque setting for the ultimate camper experience. Facilities at MBA include: Modern dorms with bathrooms in each hall Private
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## Events

- [Prospective Camper Information Session](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/prospective-camper-information-session/) - Join us to learn all about the magic that a summer at Camp Ramah in Northern California has to offer! Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvc-iqqj0rGNHI57BZ-fnRQmO3wx3FzP4V
- [Camp Ramah in Northern California Information Session](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/camp-ramah-in-northern-california-information-session/) - Join one of our two breakout options to learn about all that a summer at camp has to offer! Option 1: Prospective Campers & Families - learn about our general camp programs, staff, food, facilities, etc.Option 2: 4-week Intensives for 7th-11th graders, with the option to ask about general camp programs. Have questions about which
- [Ramah Havdallah Hanukkah Party IN PERSON at the Handelsmans'](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/ramah-havdallah-hanukkah-party-in-person-at-the-handelsmans/)
- [Ramah visits PSC & Kol Shofar Religious Schools](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/ramah-visits-psc-kol-shofar-religious-schools/)
- [Ramah visits Netivot Shalom's Hanukkah Party](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/ramah-visits-netivot-shaloms-hanukkah-party/)
- [Ramah Teen Virtual program!](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/ramah-teen-virtual-program/)
- [Ramah Israel Seminar Information Session for current 11th graders](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/ramah-israel-seminar-information-session-for-current-11th-graders/)
- [Virtual Havdallah & Rikkud](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/virtual-havdallah-rikkud/)
- [Ramah T-Shirt Day! Wear your Ramah Galim swag proudly!](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/ramah-t-shirt-day-wear-your-ramah-galim-swag-proudly/)
- [Virtual Information Session for Prospective Families](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/virtual-information-session-for-prospective-families/)
- [Erin's Bat Mitzvah!](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/erins-bat-mitzvah/)
- [Performing Arts Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/performing-arts-program-4/) - Bring the magic of the stage into your homes! Led by our beloved Rosh Maslul, Mark Lazar, campers will build their skills in script writing, acting, singing and dancing. Over the course of the session, campers will be working together to develop, record and edit a short video that will be shared with our entire camp community.
- [Performing Arts Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/performing-arts-program-4-2020-06-25/) - Bring the magic of the stage into your homes! Led by our beloved Rosh Maslul, Mark Lazar, campers will build their skills in script writing, acting, singing and dancing. Over the course of the session, campers will be working together to develop, record and edit a short video that will be shared with our entire camp community.
- [Performing Arts Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/performing-arts-program-4-2020-06-30/) - Bring the magic of the stage into your homes! Led by our beloved Rosh Maslul, Mark Lazar, campers will build their skills in script writing, acting, singing and dancing. Over the course of the session, campers will be working together to develop, record and edit a short video that will be shared with our entire camp community.
- [Performing Arts Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/performing-arts-program-4-2020-07-02/) - Bring the magic of the stage into your homes! Led by our beloved Rosh Maslul, Mark Lazar, campers will build their skills in script writing, acting, singing and dancing. Over the course of the session, campers will be working together to develop, record and edit a short video that will be shared with our entire camp community.
- [Ocean Exploration/Marine Biology Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/ocean-exploration-program-4/) - Even though we can’t build an ocean in our backyards, that doesn’t mean that we can’t bring the ocean into our homes in other ways. Over the course of the session, campers will have an opportunity to experience the life and magic that lies B’toch Hayam , below the ocean surface. Campers will learn about the ocean environment
- [Etgar/Outdoor Skills Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/etgar-outdoor-skills-program-4/) - From backcountry to backyard, our etgar specialty track will bring the masa experience right into your homes. Over the course of the session campers will work on developing their wilderness survival skills, learn about the importance of Leave No Trace and environmental sustainability, and enjoy outdoor activities while connecting with nature. A list of supplies for this program
- [Art: Mixed Media Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/art-mixed-media-2/) - Everyone has a little Picasso, Van Gogh and Warhol inside. It’s time to bring your inner artist to life and let your creativity shine! Join our talented artist in residence, Ilana Sandberg, for a week of crafting, painting and so much more, all with a Jewish twist. A list of supplies for this program will be provided with
- [Tikkun Olam Project Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/tikkun-olam-project-program/) - Tikkun Olam is the idea of bettering the world that we live in. During these challenging times, it is so important that we find ways to help and support our community. Help send waves of positivity this summer by participating in some Tikkun Olam projects.
- [Tikkun Olam Project Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/tikkun-olam-project-program-2020-07-02/) - Tikkun Olam is the idea of bettering the world that we live in. During these challenging times, it is so important that we find ways to help and support our community. Help send waves of positivity this summer by participating in some Tikkun Olam projects.
- [Sports/Fitness Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/sports-fitness-program-2/) - Even in the summer off season, keep your body in shape. It’s time to get fit with Galim! Join us for some training and conditioning activities and work on your skill drill challenges.
- [Movement and Dance Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/movement-dance/) - Get your heart rate going and work up a sweat by dancing along to the beat. Join our dance instructor to learn some new dance steps and improve your moves!
- [Cooking & Culture Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/cooking-culture-week-1-program-2-2020-07-02/) - What better way to learn about another culture than by experiencing it through food. Each session you will have the opportunity to take a glimpse into different Jewish communities around the world, learn how to make a cultural delicacy and experience the smells and tastes of Jewish cooking worldwide right from the comfort of your own home. Before
- [Cooking & Culture Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/cooking-culture-week-1-program-2/) - What better way to learn about another culture than by experiencing it through food. Each session you will have the opportunity to take a glimpse into different Jewish communities around the world, learn how to make a cultural delicacy and experience the smells and tastes of Jewish cooking worldwide right from the comfort of your own home. Before
- [Cooking & Culture Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/cooking-culture-week-1-program-2-2020-06-25/) - What better way to learn about another culture than by experiencing it through food. Each session you will have the opportunity to take a glimpse into different Jewish communities around the world, learn how to make a cultural delicacy and experience the smells and tastes of Jewish cooking worldwide right from the comfort of your own home. Before
- [Cooking & Culture Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/cooking-culture-week-1-program-2-2020-06-30/) - What better way to learn about another culture than by experiencing it through food. Each session you will have the opportunity to take a glimpse into different Jewish communities around the world, learn how to make a cultural delicacy and experience the smells and tastes of Jewish cooking worldwide right from the comfort of your own home. Before
- [Ramah Masa (Offline Program Released)](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/ramah-masa-offline-program-released-2/) - Take some time to get offline and enjoy some screen-less content.
- [Creative Tefillah Experience](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/creative-tefillah-2/) - Tune in at 10:00am for a creative tefillah experience on Facebook Live!
- [Harga'ah Night Time Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/hargaah-program-8/) - Tune in at 8:30pm for a special Harga'ah/Bedtime Ritual with Ramah Teens & Guest Stars from the community, sharing songs, stories and more on Facebook Live!
- [Nachshonim (11th & 12th Grade) Edah Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/nachshonim-11th-grade-edah-program/) - Edah Programming (Monday/Wednesday) Peulat Edah - One of the special things about camp is getting to be a part of an edah, your age group family. Each week, our Rashei Edah (unit heads) along with our incredible tzevet (staff) will put together fun and engaging edah programming that enables campers to spend time as an entire edah, having
- [Bogrim (9th & 10th Grade) Edah Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/bogrim-9th-10th-grade-edah-program-4/) - Edah Programming (Monday/Wednesday) Peulat Edah - One of the special things about camp is getting to be a part of an edah, your age group family. Each week, our Rashei Edah (unit heads) along with our incredible tzevet (staff) will put together fun and engaging edah programming that enables campers to spend time as an entire edah, having
- [Solelim (7th & 8th Grade)/Amitzim Edah Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/solelim-7th-8th-grade-amitzim-edah-program/) - Edah Programming (Monday/Wednesday) Peulat Edah - One of the special things about camp is getting to be a part of an edah, your age group family. Each week, our Rashei Edah (unit heads) along with our incredible tzevet (staff) will put together fun and engaging edah programming that enables campers to spend time as an entire edah, having
- [Kochavim (5th & 6th Grade) Edah Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/kochavim-5th-6th-grade-edah-program-4/) - Edah Programming (Monday/Wednesday) Peulat Edah - One of the special things about camp is getting to be a part of an edah, your age group family. Each week, our Rashei Edah (unit heads) along with our incredible tzevet (staff) will put together fun and engaging edah programming that enables campers to spend time as an entire edah, having
- [Kochavim (5th & 6th Grade) Edah Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/kochavim-5th-6th-grade-edah-program-4-2020-06-24/) - Edah Programming (Monday/Wednesday) Peulat Edah - One of the special things about camp is getting to be a part of an edah, your age group family. Each week, our Rashei Edah (unit heads) along with our incredible tzevet (staff) will put together fun and engaging edah programming that enables campers to spend time as an entire edah, having
- [Kochavim (5th & 6th Grade) Edah Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/kochavim-5th-6th-grade-edah-program-4-2020-06-29/) - Edah Programming (Monday/Wednesday) Peulat Edah - One of the special things about camp is getting to be a part of an edah, your age group family. Each week, our Rashei Edah (unit heads) along with our incredible tzevet (staff) will put together fun and engaging edah programming that enables campers to spend time as an entire edah, having
- [Kochavim (5th & 6th Grade) Edah Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/kochavim-5th-6th-grade-edah-program-4-2020-07-01/) - Edah Programming (Monday/Wednesday) Peulat Edah - One of the special things about camp is getting to be a part of an edah, your age group family. Each week, our Rashei Edah (unit heads) along with our incredible tzevet (staff) will put together fun and engaging edah programming that enables campers to spend time as an entire edah, having
- [Nitzanim (3rd & 4th Grade) Edah Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/nitzanim-3rd-4th-grade-edah-program/) - Edah Programming (Monday/Wednesday) Peulat Edah - One of the special things about camp is getting to be a part of an edah, your age group family. Each week, our Rashei Edah (unit heads) along with our incredible tzevet (staff) will put together fun and engaging edah programming that enables campers to spend time as an entire edah, having
- [Nitzanim (3rd & 4th Grade) Edah Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/nitzanim-3rd-4th-grade-edah-program-2020-06-24/) - Edah Programming (Monday/Wednesday) Peulat Edah - One of the special things about camp is getting to be a part of an edah, your age group family. Each week, our Rashei Edah (unit heads) along with our incredible tzevet (staff) will put together fun and engaging edah programming that enables campers to spend time as an entire edah, having
- [Nitzanim (3rd & 4th Grade) Edah Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/nitzanim-3rd-4th-grade-edah-program-2020-06-29/) - Edah Programming (Monday/Wednesday) Peulat Edah - One of the special things about camp is getting to be a part of an edah, your age group family. Each week, our Rashei Edah (unit heads) along with our incredible tzevet (staff) will put together fun and engaging edah programming that enables campers to spend time as an entire edah, having
- [Nitzanim (3rd & 4th Grade) Edah Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/nitzanim-3rd-4th-grade-edah-program-2020-07-01/) - Edah Programming (Monday/Wednesday) Peulat Edah - One of the special things about camp is getting to be a part of an edah, your age group family. Each week, our Rashei Edah (unit heads) along with our incredible tzevet (staff) will put together fun and engaging edah programming that enables campers to spend time as an entire edah, having
- [Etgar/Outdoor Skills Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/etgar-outdoor-skills-program-4-2020-06-25/) - From backcountry to backyard, our etgar specialty track will bring the masa experience right into your homes. Over the course of the session campers will work on developing their wilderness survival skills, learn about the importance of Leave No Trace and environmental sustainability, and enjoy outdoor activities while connecting with nature. A list of supplies for this program
- [Etgar/Outdoor Skills Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/etgar-outdoor-skills-program-4-2020-06-30/) - From backcountry to backyard, our etgar specialty track will bring the masa experience right into your homes. Over the course of the session campers will work on developing their wilderness survival skills, learn about the importance of Leave No Trace and environmental sustainability, and enjoy outdoor activities while connecting with nature. A list of supplies for this program
- [Etgar/Outdoor Skills Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/etgar-outdoor-skills-program-4-2020-07-02/) - From backcountry to backyard, our etgar specialty track will bring the masa experience right into your homes. Over the course of the session campers will work on developing their wilderness survival skills, learn about the importance of Leave No Trace and environmental sustainability, and enjoy outdoor activities while connecting with nature. A list of supplies for this program
- [Ocean Exploration/Marine Biology Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/ocean-exploration-program-4-2020-06-25/) - Even though we can’t build an ocean in our backyards, that doesn’t mean that we can’t bring the ocean into our homes in other ways. Over the course of the session, campers will have an opportunity to experience the life and magic that lies B’toch Hayam , below the ocean surface. Campers will learn about the ocean environment
- [Ocean Exploration/Marine Biology Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/ocean-exploration-program-4-2020-06-30/) - Even though we can’t build an ocean in our backyards, that doesn’t mean that we can’t bring the ocean into our homes in other ways. Over the course of the session, campers will have an opportunity to experience the life and magic that lies B’toch Hayam , below the ocean surface. Campers will learn about the ocean environment
- [Ocean Exploration/Marine Biology Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/ocean-exploration-program-4-2020-07-02/) - Even though we can’t build an ocean in our backyards, that doesn’t mean that we can’t bring the ocean into our homes in other ways. Over the course of the session, campers will have an opportunity to experience the life and magic that lies B’toch Hayam , below the ocean surface. Campers will learn about the ocean environment
- [Sports/Fitness Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/sports-fitness-program-2-2020-06-25/) - Even in the summer off season, keep your body in shape. It’s time to get fit with Galim! Join us for some training and conditioning activities and work on your skill drill challenges.
- [Harga'ah Night Time Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/hargaah-program-8-2020-06-23/) - Tune in at 8:30pm for a special Harga'ah/Bedtime Ritual with Ramah Teens & Guest Stars from the community, sharing songs, stories and more on Facebook Live!
- [Harga'ah Night Time Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/hargaah-program-8-2020-06-24/) - Tune in at 8:30pm for a special Harga'ah/Bedtime Ritual with Ramah Teens & Guest Stars from the community, sharing songs, stories and more on Facebook Live!
- [Harga'ah Night Time Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/hargaah-program-8-2020-06-25/) - Tune in at 8:30pm for a special Harga'ah/Bedtime Ritual with Ramah Teens & Guest Stars from the community, sharing songs, stories and more on Facebook Live!
- [Harga'ah Night Time Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/hargaah-program-8-2020-06-29/) - Tune in at 8:30pm for a special Harga'ah/Bedtime Ritual with Ramah Teens & Guest Stars from the community, sharing songs, stories and more on Facebook Live!
- [Harga'ah Night Time Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/hargaah-program-8-2020-06-30/) - Tune in at 8:30pm for a special Harga'ah/Bedtime Ritual with Ramah Teens & Guest Stars from the community, sharing songs, stories and more on Facebook Live!
- [Harga'ah Night Time Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/hargaah-program-8-2020-07-01/) - Tune in at 8:30pm for a special Harga'ah/Bedtime Ritual with Ramah Teens & Guest Stars from the community, sharing songs, stories and more on Facebook Live!
- [Harga'ah Night Time Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/hargaah-program-8-2020-07-02/) - Tune in at 8:30pm for a special Harga'ah/Bedtime Ritual with Ramah Teens & Guest Stars from the community, sharing songs, stories and more on Facebook Live!
- [Havdallah & Rikkud Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/havdallah-rikkud-program/)
- [Creative Tefillah Experience](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/creative-tefillah-2-2020-06-30/) - Tune in at 10:00am for a creative tefillah experience on Facebook Live!
- [Ramah Masa (Offline Program Released)](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/ramah-masa-offline-program-released-2-2020-07-03/) - Take some time to get offline and enjoy some screen-less content.
- [Art: Mixed Media Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/art-mixed-media-2-2020-06-25/) - Everyone has a little Picasso, Van Gogh and Warhol inside. It’s time to bring your inner artist to life and let your creativity shine! Join our talented artist in residence, Ilana Sandberg, for a week of crafting, painting and so much more, all with a Jewish twist. A list of supplies for this program will be provided with
- [Bogrim (9th & 10th Grade) Edah Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/bogrim-9th-10th-grade-edah-program-4-2020-06-24/) - Edah Programming (Monday/Wednesday) Peulat Edah - One of the special things about camp is getting to be a part of an edah, your age group family. Each week, our Rashei Edah (unit heads) along with our incredible tzevet (staff) will put together fun and engaging edah programming that enables campers to spend time as an entire edah, having
- [Bogrim (9th & 10th Grade) Edah Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/bogrim-9th-10th-grade-edah-program-4-2020-06-29/) - Edah Programming (Monday/Wednesday) Peulat Edah - One of the special things about camp is getting to be a part of an edah, your age group family. Each week, our Rashei Edah (unit heads) along with our incredible tzevet (staff) will put together fun and engaging edah programming that enables campers to spend time as an entire edah, having
- [Bogrim (9th & 10th Grade) Edah Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/bogrim-9th-10th-grade-edah-program-4-2020-07-01/) - Edah Programming (Monday/Wednesday) Peulat Edah - One of the special things about camp is getting to be a part of an edah, your age group family. Each week, our Rashei Edah (unit heads) along with our incredible tzevet (staff) will put together fun and engaging edah programming that enables campers to spend time as an entire edah, having
- [Nachshonim (11th & 12th Grade) Edah Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/nachshonim-11th-grade-edah-program-2020-06-24/) - Edah Programming (Monday/Wednesday) Peulat Edah - One of the special things about camp is getting to be a part of an edah, your age group family. Each week, our Rashei Edah (unit heads) along with our incredible tzevet (staff) will put together fun and engaging edah programming that enables campers to spend time as an entire edah, having
- [Nachshonim (11th & 12th Grade) Edah Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/nachshonim-11th-grade-edah-program-2020-06-29/) - Edah Programming (Monday/Wednesday) Peulat Edah - One of the special things about camp is getting to be a part of an edah, your age group family. Each week, our Rashei Edah (unit heads) along with our incredible tzevet (staff) will put together fun and engaging edah programming that enables campers to spend time as an entire edah, having
- [Nachshonim (11th & 12th Grade) Edah Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/nachshonim-11th-grade-edah-program-2020-07-01/) - Edah Programming (Monday/Wednesday) Peulat Edah - One of the special things about camp is getting to be a part of an edah, your age group family. Each week, our Rashei Edah (unit heads) along with our incredible tzevet (staff) will put together fun and engaging edah programming that enables campers to spend time as an entire edah, having
- [Solelim (7th & 8th Grade)/Amitzim Edah Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/solelim-7th-8th-grade-amitzim-edah-program-2020-06-24/) - Edah Programming (Monday/Wednesday) Peulat Edah - One of the special things about camp is getting to be a part of an edah, your age group family. Each week, our Rashei Edah (unit heads) along with our incredible tzevet (staff) will put together fun and engaging edah programming that enables campers to spend time as an entire edah, having
- [Solelim (7th & 8th Grade)/Amitzim Edah Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/solelim-7th-8th-grade-amitzim-edah-program-2020-06-29/) - Edah Programming (Monday/Wednesday) Peulat Edah - One of the special things about camp is getting to be a part of an edah, your age group family. Each week, our Rashei Edah (unit heads) along with our incredible tzevet (staff) will put together fun and engaging edah programming that enables campers to spend time as an entire edah, having
- [Solelim (7th & 8th Grade)/Amitzim Edah Program](https://www.ramahnorcal.org/event/solelim-7th-8th-grade-amitzim-edah-program-2020-07-01/) - Edah Programming (Monday/Wednesday) Peulat Edah - One of the special things about camp is getting to be a part of an edah, your age group family. Each week, our Rashei Edah (unit heads) along with our incredible tzevet (staff) will put together fun and engaging edah programming that enables campers to spend time as an entire edah, having

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