The Avodian 2024

The Avodian 2024 IN MEMORY OF

TABLE OF CONTENTS Gallery.................................................................................... 6 Bunk Section......................................................................... 17 Avoda Section....................................................................... 39 Department Section............................................................. 47 Intercamp Section................................................................ 53 Misc. Section......................................................................... 57 Special Activities................................................................... 65 Avoda League....................................................................... 75 Desert War............................................................................ 81 Color War.............................................................................. 87 Admin/Staff Profiles............................................................. 95 Address Section.................................................................. 117

The Official 2024 Yearbook of Camp Avoda Middleboro, Massachusetts Printed by: Jenson Print, Taunton, MA

August 2024

Administration

KEN SHIFMAN Executive Director

RONNI SALTZMAN GUTTIN Director

LEON DYER

Assistant Director & CIT Director

Volume 97

GARY RABINOWITZ Assistant Director

CAMP AVODA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Russell Sherman, President Michael Ross, Vice President Robert Zuker, Treasurer Sam Mirkin, Clerk Lee Kaiser, Secretary

NATE GOLDBERG Program Coordinator

Dr. Jonathan Bamel Nate Cohen Louis Dennis David Glattstein Ed Klayman Mike Pemstein Michael Roth Willie Wilkov Thomas Leavitt, Emeritus Jim Singer, Emeritus Mitchell Cohen, Trustee Phil Greenspan, Trustee Derek Wade, Trustee

DANNY BLUMENSTEIN Program Coordinator

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DEDICATION: paul g. davis

In December 1965, a man named Paul Davis applied for a summer job; a program director position at a summer camp called Avoda.

Under the guidance of Judge Barnett and the previous director Stanley Miller, he succeeded in his position, holding it for what became 50 years. Throughout this time he grew to love the effect that camp had on each man that attended, the traditions they carried over the years, and the memories they made. He saw countless changed lives and amazing summers, campers and staff coming and going. In addition to running the camp he had a virtuosic storytelling talent, especially for his ghost stories told by the side of the bonfire on the 4th of July. He loved to sing and lead prayers during the meals, and always loved being the judge for the color war spelling bee.

He stepped down from his position as executive director in 2015, passing the position down to Ken Shifman and continuing his work on the board of directors. He passed away in January this year, a decade later.

Now we find ourselves at that same camp that he was drawn to almost 60 years ago, with only a select few campers who had attended before Mr. Davis retired. So many of us have only met him a few times or not at all. However, you need not look far for the impact PGD has had on this camp. He dedicated so much time into making camp the best it could be, going above and beyond his job as director. His time here has brought unity to people of all ages, who can gather and remember and tell stories of how kind and wonderful he truly was. His impact reaches far beyond his duty as director and his time spent at this camp.

In this Avodian, we would like to celebrate the life and legacy of Mr. Davis, as what we do in this book could only match a fraction of his ability to remember all sorts of details about everyone and their family, as well as be a “one man archive” with all the knowledge of camp’s history. We encourage you to take the time to appreciate what he has done at this camp; go into the archives or flip through a few old issues of the Avodian, read how the campers and staff lauded him for his dedication and admiration of this place we call home. For now, we would like to do our part to celebrate our 50year legend.

We dedicate the 2024 Avodian to Paul G. Davis.

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The Avodian 2024 We are proud to present the 2024 Avodian in memory of Paul G. Davis AVODIAN STAFF 2024 CO- HEADS OF THE AVODIAN: Ryan Wilkov, Adin Silva Alex Leibman, Sam Peljovich, Cy Greenblatt, Ryan Jacoby, Jonathan Rubin, Ty Goldberg, Jordan Hass, Danny Karas, David Satloff AVODIAN EDITOR/DESIGNER: Sharon Sock

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TROPHY WINNERS

LEADERSHIP DANNY KARAS

PGD ALL AROUND AVODIAN

ALL AROUND CAMPER

ALL AROUND CAMPER

TY GOLDBERG

JONNY PETERS

ALL AROUND FRESHMAN

ALL AROUND SOPHOMORE

ALL AROUND JUNIOR

ALL AROUND SENIOR

DAVID SATLOFF

GEORGE HEITIN

TRISTEN ABRAMS

ALL AROUND ATHLETE

ALL AROUND SENIOR

ALL AROUND SENIOR

ZACH LEIBMAN

SPIRIT AWARD

ZACH MUSHEYEV

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ALL AROUND CAMPER

TROPHY WINNERS

NATE ZALVAN

JD FELDMAN

JORDAN HASS

TROY LEIBOVICI

LEO STEINDECKER

SPORTSMANSHIP

SPORTSMANSHIP

SPORTSMANSHIP

JONAH BORNSTEIN

ADAM MANN

JOSH MCGUIRE

TROPHY WINNERS

ARCHERY ANTON KHLYSTOV

ARCHIVES JAKE MANN

ARCHIVES ARTS & CRAFTS AVODIAN TYLER NEWTON ARIEL MAKHNOVSKY DAVID SATLOFF

CANOEING CHESS FISHING CANOEING MICAH GLADSTONE DREW MACGILPIN MITCHELL FELDMAN DYLAN AGULNEK

LIFEGUARDING TROY LEIBOVICI

FRISBEE MAX ENGLISH

LAWN GAMES ELI MILLER

SAILING TROY LEIBOVICI

SERVICES TYLER NEWTON

TENNIS JD FELDMAN

VOLLEYBALL TY GOLDBERG

MAKER SPACE JACOB GILBERG

SOCCER JAKE PALTROWITZ

WATERSKIING JAKE PALTROWITZ

FITNESS ELI TURGEL

FLAGRUSH ZACH LEIBMAN

FLAGRUSH ZACH DEMEO

FOOTBALL DAVID SATLOFF

PHOTO TYLER HESSER

PICKLEBALL NATE ZALVAN

PING PONG ARI KELLER

ROCKWALL JACOB STEIN

SOFTBALL LOGAN LAYISH

WEIGHTS JR GILBERG

BASKETBALL BUCKET GOLF BIKING DANNY KARAS CHARLIE GLATTSTEIN ARTHUR PAPANOV

SOFTBALL JEREMY TURGEL

WOODWORKING ARLO VARGA

WRESTLING DYLAN DEMEO

STREET HOCKEY RICHARD POCIUS

YOGA DREW MACGILPIN

SWIMMING DAVID KHIMATCH

ZOOBALL TY GOLDBERG

TROPHY WINNERS

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THE GALLERY

THE GALLERY

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GALLERY

GALLERY

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GALLERY

GALLERY

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GALLERY

GALLERY

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GALLERY

GALLERY

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GALLERY

BUNK SECTION

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CAMP AVODA BUNK STAFF BUNK 1

BUNK 6A

BUNK 2

BUNK 6B

BUNK 3

BUNK 7

Max Jacoby Max Leavitt Matthew Steindecker

Ethan Hass Brett Itchkow Tzur Kahlon

Ben Burdetsky Alex Hanover Sam Peljovich

Tyler DeRosa Max Veksler

Drew Busny Gaby Goldberg

BUNK 4

BUNK 8

Eric Hernandez Avery Kalish

Sagi Balas Benny Hasenberg

BUNK 5A

BUNK 9

Mark Ocher Cooper Sock

BUNK 5B

Alex Leibman Sammy Schreiber Ryan Wilkov

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David Borokhov Alex Hanover Jason Karas

BUNK STAFF

Nimmy Ella Sam Gornstein Danel Rozman

BUNK 10

Griffin Bloomstein Idan Gubenko Theo Kleinmann

BUNK 12 Adin Silva Reese Sock Charlie Zuker

BUNK 14 Eli Blumenstein Owen Sherman Alex Shifman Max Singer

STAFF: Matthew Steindecker, Max Jacoby, Max Leavitt

BUNK 1 FRESHMEN

BUNK 1 - 1ST MONTH Matthew Steindecker, Max Jacoby, Sammy Levy, Lev Noble, Gregory Wurcell, Max Leavitt Jake Wade, Ethan Zuckerman, Miles Sagalyn, Jasper Stone, Gregory Movshovich, Arthur Papanov, Max Jaffe, Louie Pemstein BUNK1 DOT DOT: …Traiger…ARTHURRRR…Gain lights…Brainrot…Pushups

BUNK 1 - 2ND MONTH Matthew Steindecker, Sammie Shilman, George Heitin, Max Jacoby, Evan Marmor, Max Leavitt Lado Mamaev, Liam Krauss, Sammy Levy, Chase Weatherbee, Tyler Schechner, Arthur Papanov

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BUNK 2

STAFF: Ethan Hass, Brett Itchkow, Tzur Kahlon

BUNK 2 - 1ST MONTH

FRESHMEN

Ethan Hass, Brett Itchkow, Ezra Pildis, Henry Caruso, Eli Bittman, Tzur Kahlon Charlie Glattstein, George Heitin, Jack Leviton, Owen Faneuil, Brennan Agulnek, Benjamin Angle, Jacob Stein, Sasha Ginchar

BUNK 2 - 2ND MONTH

BUNK 2 DOT DOT: …fall of the day…blackjack…Owen is a Russian spy …the hein horren…walk into the pole update of the day…mini color war

Brett Itchkow, Ethan Hass, Nathaniel Shilman, Jacob Guzzi, Tzur Kahlon Eli Bittman, Owen Faneuil, Brennan Agulnek, Charlie Glattstein, Zachary Allen, Jacob Stein, Avery Steiman

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STAFF: Tyler Derosa, Max Veksler

BUNK 3

BUNK 3 - 1ST MONTH

FRESHMEN

BUNK 3 - 2ND MONTH

Josh Goble, Tyler Derosa, Max Veksler, Ben Kuritnik David Mello, Asher Liss, Jesse Fernandez, Mark Gaidukov

Max Veksler, Jonah Phillips, Reuben Bennett, Josh Goble, Ben Kuritnik, Tyler DeRosa Zach Greenberg, Zach Freeman, Eli Levinson-Waldman, Jesse Fernandez, Gabe Sulman, Asher Liss

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BUNK 4

STAFF: Avery Kalish, Eric Hernandez

BUNK 4 - 1ST MONTH

SOPHOMORES

BUNK 4 DOT DOTs: …Flaming Hot Gummy Bear …Squirtle…Russian Potato …Dr. Nefario…Green Eyes …Unemployed McDonalds Walmart Bag …9:30 Bedtime…Avocado …Grinch…Peach …Captain Duck …Louie Katz…B-Gold

BUNK 4 - 2ND MONTH

Avery Kalish, Xander Saperia, Cooper Nathan, Eric Hernandez Ezra Metter, Dima Ginchar, Jordan Schechner, David Petrie

Avery Kalish, Cooper Nathan, Jacob Schiller, Micah Krauss, Eric Hernandez Isaac Katz, Rafi Paltis, Jordan Schechner, Arlo Varga, Teddy Johnson, Lucas Katz, Ben Goldman

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BUNK SECTION

STAFF: Mark Ocher, Cooper Sock

BUNK 5A

BUNK 5A - 1ST MONTH

SOPHOMORES

Matthew Piesman, Mark Ocher, Cooper Sock, Tyler Groysman, Ari Keller Justus Hall, Mark Turevskiy, Jeremy Katzmann, Nat Heitin, Theo Monakhov, Kenny Bolorin

BUNK 5A - 2ND MONTH

BUNK 5A DOT DOTs: …wimp wimp…Bag > MH…Basura…On god I didn’t do it…Bro been coughing since god said let there be light…Mifia and angelito…Drinks spilled at a meal count: 613

Mark Ocher, Austin Weatherbee, Saadiah Goldberg, Tyler Groysman, Cooper Sock Theo Monakhov, Jacoby Allen, Justus Hall, Ben Afergan, Eli Miller, Ari Keller

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BUNK 5B

STAFF: Alex Leibman, Ryan Wilkov, Sammy Schreiber

BUNK 5B - 1ST MONTH

SOPHOMORES

David Khimatch, Alex Leibman, Ryan Wilkov, Sammy Schreiber, Roman Sabitov Ariel Makhnovsky, Max Ginchar, Nico Cheresky, Max Ellison, Max English

BUNK 5B - 2ND MONTH

BUNK 5B DOT DOTs:…sausage…Monke Temple…Poseidon…sigaryety…The Jeremy Rule…whadddd I do …supersaturated…Eggy Bubba…The Switch…Kam Saplan…Boga Smalls…rawr~…pillow monster …fungussssss…palace…mean girls

Ryan Wilkov, Roman Sabitov, Alex Leibman, Ethan Marcus, Sammy Schreiber Max English, Max Ellison, Noah Mirucki, David Haiut, David Khimatch, Ariel Makhnovsky

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BUNK SECTION

STAFF: David Borokhov, Alex Hanover, Jason Karas

BUNK 6A

BUNK 6A - 1ST MONTH

JUNIORS

David Borokhov, Jason Karas Henry Gold, Tristen Abrams, Cameron Sinay, Sam Starr, Fletcher Kimball, Tyler Mann, Dylan Agulnek

BUNK 6A - 2ND MONTH

BUNK 6A DOT DOTs: …Rafterboys…Sl Force…Sadeek…Mannnnn…Sinayyyy…TT…Freestyling …French fries…Marni…Sarah v switch hitters

Sam Starr, Alex Hanover, Jason Karas, David Borokhov, Cam Sinay Tyler Mann, Jesse Wexler, Fletcher Kimball, Tristen Abrams, Elias Krauss, Henry Gold

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BUNK 6B

STAFF: Alex Hanover, Sam Peljovich, Ben Burdetsky

BUNK 6B - 1ST MONTH

JUNIORS

Alex Hanover, Sam Peljovich, Ben Burdetsky Benjamin Mello, Matthew Liang, Micah Schechner, Seva Oleinik, Eli Saperia, Mitchell Feldman, Ethan Musheyev

BUNK 6B - 2ND MONTH

BUNK 6B DOT DOT: …How ya doin…99iq…Dab me up for that…No bear…Yap sesh…shut the front door …Muscular man…Christiano…Fortnite gliders…Lugi…Frog man…Boris

Dylan Demeo, Sam Peljovich, Ben Burdetsky, Mitchell Feldman Seba Schneider, Ethan Musheyev, Jeremy Vichniac, Ezra Wilchins, Micah Schechner, Iddo Kalush, Rio Reiter, NOT PICTURED: Matthew Liang

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BUNK SECTION

STAFF: Gaby Goldberg, Drew Busny

BUNK 7

BUNK 7 - 1ST MONTH

JUNIORS

Sasha Lukashchuk, JR Gilberg, Gaby Goldberg, Drew Busny, Spencer Oransky Henry Heitin, Sam Peters, Miles Hurwitz, Jacob Gilberg, Ben Fernandez, Georgy Papanov

BUNK 7 - 2ND MONTH

BUNK 7 DOT DOTs: … …cookies and brownies…to the courts…swimming…good night count off …neggy chick fil a…3AM reveille…are we running tonight…1v1…When’s dinner…Oreo McFlurry …All talk…Side piece…Chips and crust buff dip

Drew Busny, JR Gilberg, Zac Rose, Spencer Oransky, Gaby Goldberg Jacob Gilberg, Ben Fernandez, Sam Peters, Georgy Papanov, Miles Hurwitz

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BUNK 8

STAFF: Benny Hasenberg, Sagi Balas

BUNK 8 - 1ST MONTH

JUNIORS

Asher Raub, Landon Lifshey-Wu, Benny Hasenberg, Sagi Balas, Jay McNulty Eli Glazer, Jake Rothstein, Leo Brodsky, Andrew Pelletier, Ari Landau, Daniel Weiner, Max Shabashov

BUNK 8 - 2ND MONTH

BUNK 8 DOT DOTs: …George Quatrinack…laundry lady…Hanan Shneers Zalman…Laws of Kashrut …Last 2 Words…Coco Jones…Yvette Clarky…Hechtor…Rice Update of the Day…NEGU…Gold Rush

Danny Mooney, Simon Litovchick, Sagi Balas, Jay McNulty, Benny Hasenberg Daniel Weiner, Thomas Muro, Eli Glazer, Ari Landau, Max Shabashov, Jake Rothstein, Leo Brodsky

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BUNK SECTION

STAFF: Sam Gornstein, Nimmy Ella, Danel Rozman

BUNK 9

BUNK 9 - 1ST MONTH

JUNIORS

Jaxson Ignelzi, Sam Gornstein, Nimmy Ella, Vladimir Oleinik, Hillel Goldberg Sam McGuire, Gabby Borokhov, Anton Khlystov, Frederick Petrie, Ethan Mietla, Charlie English NOT PICTURED: Danel Rozman

BUNK 9 - 2ND MONTH

BUNK 9 DOT DOTs: …Bunk…10…Stole…Our…Dot…Dots…Malachi…texturizing powder

Nimrod Ella, Gabby Borokhov, Danel Rozman, Sam Gornstein Anton Khlystov, Sam McGuire, Eitan Phillips, Ethan Mietla, Charlie English, Hillel Goldberg BUNK SECTION

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BUNK 10

STAFF: Griffin Bloomstein, Theo Kleinmann, Idan Gubenko

BUNK 10 - 1ST MONTH

SENIORS

Sam Leviton, Griffin Bloomstein, Theo Kleinmann, Idan Gubenko, Eli Turgel Avi Schechner, Avner Israeli, Bennett Kalish, Asher Harwitz, Jake Mann, JD Feldman

BUNK 10 - 2ND MONTH

BUNK 10 DOT DOTs: …LionsMane…I’m locked…0-2…coupons…LB…70 degrees…JD pops …counting cards…zackblocked…perfect grammar

Avner Israeli, Idan Gubenko, Griffin Bloomstein, Theo Kleinmann, Jake Mann Avi Schechner, Bennett Kalish, JD Feldman, Asher Harwitz, Eli Turgel

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STAFF: Charlie Zuker, Reese Sock, Adin Silva

BUNK 12

BUNK 12 - 1ST MONTH

SENIORS

Charlie Zuker, Jamie Schutzbank, Albert Bazarevskyi, Reese Sock, Adin Silva Micah Gladstone, Drew MacGilpin, Ben Gyimah, Alan Jaffe, Jake Paltrowitz, Sam Ayzenberg, Joshua Levy

BUNK 12 - 2ND MONTH

BUNK 12 DOT DOTs: … Ittl never happen again ...I miss you ...Alter ego...I’m scared ...I don’t deny it...Joker ...Sometingwrong...Tryna get put on ...Wed...Eel...Gymiah sips

Sammy Rochwerger, Alan Jaffe, Adin Silva, Charlie Zuker, Reese Sock, Drew MacGilpin, Micah Gladstone Albert Bazarevskyi, Ben Gyimah, David Hicks, Jamie Schutzbank, Josh Levy, Jake Paltrowitz, Benjamin Maron

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BUNK 14

STAFF: Eli Blumenstein, Owen Sherman, Alex Shifman, Max Singer

SENIORS

Bunk 14 dot dots…mess call…PR Night…shambeeked…”where’d all the White Phoenix go?”...Shocka Bro …late night wake ups …Head Shoulders Knees and Toes…LGT+…Ronni’s car…New Magic Wand…Special Guy…ya like jazz?...Irish fart wrestling …Tore up…Charles Leclerc…Brawl Stars position…germaphobe…Italian sub…Skullcrusher…just give me my muhhhney

Ezra Ardizzone Benjamin Beader Jonah Bornstein Thomas Cushing Zachary Demeo Ty Goldberg Jordan Hass Tyler Hesser Danny Karas

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Logan Layish Zack Leibman Troy Leibovici Marcus Levin Skylar Levin Adam Mann Josh McGuire Charlie Muller Zachary Musheyev

Andrew Nellis Tyler Newton Jonny Peters Richard Pocius David Satloff Leo Steindecker Evan Stern Jeremy Turgel Nathan Zalvan

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BUNK 14 OVERNIGHT

The annual Bunk 14 Overnight started early on a crisp Sunday morning with a delectable Avoda breakfast of chocolate chip pancakes to fuel up for the big trip ahead. After a hearty breakfast, the campers loaded up the two vans to begin the long journey ahead. The first stop of the trip was to Needham, Massachusetts to pick up the van drivers— Danny Blumenstein and Ethan Shifman— and a quick bathroom stop. After the quick stop in Needham, the campers drove to Hampton Beach, NH. The campers enjoyed a lovely lunch at the beach, and fun activities run by the counselors.

To finish off the journey there, the campers drove another three

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hours to their final destination at Camp Moxie in Maine. After settling in, the counselors cooked up a barbeque feast for everyone while the campers built a bonfire.

After a scrumptious dinner, the campers caught some ZZZzzz’s and hit the hay for a big day ahead of them.

The next morning, the counselors woke the campers up bright and early for a day full of adventure.

The campers ate a light breakfast before hitting the road to start their trek: whitewater rafting down the Kennebec River. After driving 20 minutes in the wrong direction, the group finally found where they were supposed to be and met up with the tour guides at The Three Rivers. The group then went whitewater rafting down the Kennebec, facing rapids up to category 4. During the rafting, there were stellar performances by Leo Steindecker and Tyler Newton for their leadership on water. After the rafting, the campers were feeling quite tired so once they got back, they took some time to

wind down. After a quick rest, the campers loaded into the vans to have dinner at a local restaurant.

The most popular dish for the night was the Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese. The campers went back to the campsite, made another bonfire, and enjoyed each other’s company.

The next morning the campers headed back on the road to start the long journey back to Camp Avoda, with a stop at Dunkin’ Donuts for a light breakfast and bathroom break. The campers stopped at the Northshore Mall in Peabody, MA for lunch and a screening of the new hit movie, Inside Out 2. After the movie, the group started the final drive into downtown Boston where they enjoyed an all-you-can-eat experience at Maggiano’s Little Italy, where Danny Blumenstein recorded a record-breaking 10 entire Fettuccine Alfredo plates eaten. The campers then drove back from Boston to home sweet home, Camp Avoda.

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BUNK 14 THEN and NOW THEN - FIRST YEAR AT AVODA PHOTO | NOW - 2024 SUMMER PHOTO

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Adam Mann

Andrew Nellis

Benjamin Beader

Charlie Muller

Danny Karas

David Satloff

Evan Stern

Ezra Ardizzone

Jeremy Turgel

Jonah Bornstein

Jonny Peters

Jordan Hass

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Josh McGuire

Leo Steindecker

Logan Layish

Marcus Levin

Nathan Zalvan

Richard Pocius

Skylar Levin

Thomas Cushing

Troy Leibovici

Ty Goldberg

Tyler Hesser

Tyler Newton

Zachary Demeo

Zack Leibman

Zachary Musheyev

CITs CIT DIRECTOR: Leon Dyer Andrew Austrager Eric Friedman Zack Gessman Cy Greenblatt Jason Hecht Ryan Jacoby Sam Kaplan Gabe Kurland Avi Rochwerger Jonathan Rubin Nathan Shabashov DJ Vetstein Jack Wexler Isaak Orchowski (not pictured) Ethan Spickler (not pictured)

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thumbs up for avoda

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AVODA SECTION

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2024 AVODA SECTION

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camp avoda staff 2024

5 YEAR CLUB

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camp avoda staff 2024

10 YEAR CLUB

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bar mitzvah

15 YEAR CLUB

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avoda council The Avoda Council is a group of campers and counselors that is working to make Avoda an even better place. Avoda is an amazing community but like every community can always use to be reminded about how to treat others, be more inclusive and work well together. This new group decided together to talk to bunks about the goals, institute Shabbat Shout-Outs to recognize kindnesses done by others, and special deeds that week. The council also instituted a camp-wide suggestion box that has yielded some very nice ideas. The council is excited to take this inaugural committee to the next level next summer.

avoda spirit

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bunk 1 alumni

bunk 14 alumni

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DEPARTMENTS SECTION

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ROPES

ROPES STAFF: Sam Peljovich, Avery Kalish, Cooper Sock, Ryan Wilkov, DJ Vetstein, Andrew Austrager, Jason Hecht, Alex Shifman, Max Singer (not pictured)

Waterfront

WATERFRONT DIRECTOR: Reese Sock WATERFRONT ASST DIRECTORS: Cooper Sock, Brett Itchkow HEAD OF FISHING: Adin Silva HEAD OF SMALLCRAFT/GAS: Eric “Bagels” Hernandez STAFF: Ryan Wilkov, Sam Gornstein, Tyler DeRosa, Danel Rozman, Max Leavitt, Max Jacoby, Max Vexler 50

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ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY: Abe Klein ARTS AND CRAFTS: Sarah Shay-Davidson MAKER SPACE: Danel Rozman AUDIO VISUAL: Brett Itchkow WOODSHOP: Tzur Kahlon, Theo Kleinmann VIDEO: Griffin Bloomstein, Owen Sherman

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SHABBAT SERVICES STAFF: Ryan Wilkov Ethan Hass Gaby Goldberg Matthew Steindecker Brett Itchkow

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INFIRMARY

STAFF: Roberta Angeli-Shaw, Crystal Johstono, Barbara Doucette, Isabella Shaw

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KITCHEN, Facility, OFFICE

KITCHEN STAFF:

HEAD CHEF: Scott Rubeck | ASSISTANT CHEF: Julian Martineau Diego Resendiz Zarate, Jonatan Figueiras Hernandez, Erwin Aguilar Guerero, Roman Herrera Hernandez, Juan Martinez, Oscar Robles Siriano, Martin Castro Zamudio, Daniel Cantoral Venegas, Miguel Campos, Hazael Valencia Perez

OFFICE STAFF:

Julie Costa

Robyn Glazier

Lyn Sullivan

FACILITY STAFF:

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Oscar Robles Siriano

Jonatan Figueiras Hernandez

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JUNIOR HOOPS

SENIOR HOOPS

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SENIOR SOCCER

TENNIS TEAM

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SENIOR softball

swim team

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MISCELLANEOUS SECTION

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AVODA BROTHERS

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MISC. SECTION

AVODA LOOK ALIKES

ISAAC KATZ

GREGORY WURCELL

JEREMY VICHNIAC

MATTHEW LIANG

JACOB GUZZI

OWEN FANEUIL MISC. SECTION

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BY THE NUMBERS

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ONLY AT AVODA

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avoda couples

C H E R E S KY O IC N & H C T A IM H K ID DAV KU NATE ZALVAN & GABE JAS SAMMY SCHREIBER &

RLAND

ON K AR AS

COBY LEON DYER & RYAN JA HUR JASPER STONE & ART L ETHAN HASS & CHAR

PAPANOV

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EL HILLEL GOLDBERG &

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EM JAKE WADE & LOUIE P EZ ZACK LEIBMAN & NAT

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STEIN

ALVAN

avoda poll : BEST MEAL affles Chicken & W Brunch 92% Wings 6% se 2% Mac & Chee Pie 0% ’s d r e h p e h S

BEST STAFF: Avodian Staff 99% Makerspace Staff 0.6% Waterfront Staff 0.3% Ropes Staff 0.1%

T E: B E S T U P DA : Best Update te 52% Glaze Upda date 26% p U v e iy d il h Nate Ac ion 13% t c e p s In r o t Inspec date 9% p U r e t n e C s Sport

BEST HAIR David Satloff 44% Jack Leviton 27% Kenny Bolorin 23 % Max English 6%

B E S T G L A Z E R: Max Veksler 46% Ethan Hass 42% 1% Zach Musheyev 1 Eli Glazer 1%

BEST EVENING AC TIVITY: Late Night with Plotty 40% Harlem Wizards 32% Deadzone 17% Talent Show 11%

BEST O LDHEAD Danny B lumenst ein 200% Nate Go ldberg 1 00% Ethan S hifman 100% Nate Ac hildiyev 50%

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avoda proud!

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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

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avoda alumni weekend

ROOKIE DAY

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Day at camp pembroke

Field Trips Starland Water Wizz Boda Borg Boston Red Sox Canobie Lake Park Mount Monadnock TreeTop Adventures Boston Science Museum SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

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Avoda OPENING DAY

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4TH OF JULY The 4th of July ceremony is a sacred tradition at Camp Avoda. The festivities started after all the bunks lined up at the flagpole when bunk 14 started a loud, intimidating U-S-A chant. After breakfast and bunk cleanup, everyone returned to the flagpole to hear the reading of the teams for the comeback of Tough Mudder. All the campers went through challenging obstacles running around camp in hopes of taking home the win for their team and to get their grand prize of getting breakfast with Leon. Team 6, led by Zach Musheyev and Jay McNulty, ended up winning after being the first to hustle from the flagpole to the showers in bubble balls.

After a yummy fish lunch, the carnival started and the dunk tank was one of the most popular attractions. CIT Gabe Kurland was the main victim of the dunk tank getting dunked over 20 times over the span of the afternoon. Along with the carnival going on, the annual hotdog eating contest was happening with contestants such as TyTy Newton, former champ and alumni Sam MacGilpin, Jake Wade, and Jake Mann. TyTy Newton ended the competition with a record breaking 59 hotdogs eaten in 5 minutes. For the evening activity, Bunk 14 revealed their bonfire— Tikvah, “Hope”— to the whole camp. At the Bonfire, people from all 14’s gave a speech about their favorite parts of camp, what camp means to them, and why this place is so special. To conclude the night, all campers stood looking over Tispaquin, watching the fireworks with a bomb pop in their hand.

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FLAGRUSH

It was a beautiful first night at Camp Avoda and the campers and counselors were buzzing with excitement as they waited for the evening activity to be announced. The illustrious CITs were called to the microphone and boisterously screamed “Flagrush!” sending the entire mess hall into a frenzy. Captains were announced and kids headed back to the bunk to prepare for the legendary battle.

White charged forward early, led by the speedy Borokhov brothers. They glided across the enemy side as if they were on horseback, crushing any and all opponents in their way, including Ref Max Veksler, an unfortunate and unsuspecting bystander.

Blue countered quickly though, with Ethan Musheyev scoring a camp record of 25 flags before being called out and sent to jail on a controversial call by Ref Mark Ocher. The half ended with blue up 8 points but spirits remained high on the white team, partially due to a “Remember the Titans” like motivational speech by main offender Drewski Magilps.

The White team won, but both teams played well. MVP’s for the blue team were David Petrie and Brennan Agulnek and for the white team were Drew “Gilly” MacGilpin and Jesse Fernandez.

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ZOOBALL

At the conclusion of the second dinner at Camp Avoda, anticipation arose as Jason Karas stepped up to the podium and announced that the evening activity was Zooball. The campers erupted in excitement, as they were exhilarated to participate in the first ever Zooball of the 2024 summer. The white team was led by the towering Jordan Hass and agile Leo Steindecker, while the blue team was captained by THE Jonny Peters and the intimidating Nate Zalvan. As the opening whistle blared, anarchy ensued, both teams got off to a hot start with Albert Bazarevzkyi scoring a drop kick for the blue team. Followed by the electrifying captain of the white team, Jordan Hass, scoring a throw that ripped through the net. As halftime came about the white team was down by two points. The only penalty shot was for the blue team. Tyler Groysman punted the volleyball towards the top right corner, but Gregory Wurcel made THE unstoppable save for the white team. Arthur Papanov stepped up and scored a dropkick to put the white team forward minutes into the second half. The white team’s defense was on lock with Zachary Musheyev and Danny Karas in net. But the ferocious captain Jonny Peters scored an unstoppable kick, but it wasn’t enough as the white team prevailed.

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AVODA TOURNEY

Avoda Olympics

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BUBBA DAY

One day a year, Avoda takes their time to honor the memory of Adam “Bubba” Miller, a former assistant director, program director, color war general, and Avoda legend.

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BATTLE OF THE SUPER TEAMS

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AVODA LEAGUE

Avoda League Commissioners

Jason Karas

Sammy Schreiber

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BLUE MOUNTAIN STATE GOATS

FRESHMeN/SOPHOMORE LEAGUE

MVPs: Jesse Fernandez and Reuben Bennett

SPRINGFIELD CELTICS

Coach: Jason Hecht

MVP: Zachary Greenberg

GOON SQUAD

Coaches: Sam Kaplan & Zack Gessman

MVP: Lucas Katz

GOTHAM ROGUES

Coaches: Cy Greenblatt & DJ Vetstein

MVP: Jonah Phillips

Coaches: Ryan Jacoby & Gabe Kurland

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AVODA LEAGUE

MVP: Cameron Sinay Ezra Wilchins

Coaches: Avi Rochwerger & Jack Wexler

LITTLE GIANTS

CHARLESTOWN CHIEFS

FRESHMeN/SOPHOMORE LEAGUE

MVP: Micah Schechner

TC-WILLIAMS TITANS

Coach: Nathan Shabashov

MVP: Sam Starr

FIGHTING ARMADILLOS

Coaches: Jonathan Rubin & Andrew Austrager

MVP: Seba Schneider Coach: Eric Friedman

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99TH PRECINCT

JUNIOR/SENIOR LEAGUE

MVP: LEO STEINDECKER

BIKINI BOTTOM

Coach: Eli Blumenstein

MVP: ZACHARY MUSHEYEV

DOOFENSHMIRTZ EVIL INC.

Coach: Alex Shifman

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AVODA LEAGUE

MVP: NATE ZALVAN

Coach: Owen Sherman

GROOVY SMOOTHIE

JUNIOR/SENIOR LEAGUE

MVP: DANNY KARAS

MYSTERY SHACK

Coach: Adin Silva

MVP: ZACH LEIBMAN

THADLAND

Coach: Max Singer

MVP: MICAH GLADSTONE

Coach: Charlie Zuker

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FRESHMEN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS Season 1 - Winning League Team: Penguins

MVP’s: Jesse Fernandez and Eli Bittman Players: Jesse Fernandez, Eli Bittman, Josh Goble, Lev Noble, Jack Leviton, David Petrie, Henry Caruso, Ethan Zuckerman

Season 2 - Winning League Team: Doo-Wops and Hooligans

MVP’s: Jesse Fernandez and Josh Goble Players: Jesse Fernandez, Josh Goble, David Petrie, George Heitin, Cooper Nathan, Jacob Stein

Season 3 - Winning League Team: Blue Mountain State Goats

MVP’s: Jesse Fernandez and Reuben Bennett Players: Jesse Fernandez, Reuben Bennett, Micah Krauss, Ben Kuritnik, Jacob Stein, Jordan Schechner, Rafael Paltis, Lado Mamaev, Arlo Varga

SOPHOMORE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS Season 1 - Winning League Team: The Incredibles

MVP’s: Micah Schechner and Theo Monakhov Players: Micah Schechner, Theo Monakhov, David Khimatch, Cameron Sinay, Ari Keller, Mitchell Feldman, Max Ginchar

Season 2 - Winning League Team: Utopia

MVP’s: Fletcher Kimball and Sam Starr Players: Fletcher Kimball, Sam Starr, Henry Gold, Roman Sabitov, Ethan Marcus, Tyer Groysman, Max English, Justus Hall, Nico Cheresk

Season 3 - Winning League Team: Charlestown Chiefs MVP’s: Cameron Sinay and Ezra Wilchins Players: Fletcher Kimball, Cameron Sinay, Ezra Wilchins, Elias Krauss, Max English, David Haiut, Mitchell Feldman, Jesse Wexler, Austin Weatherbee

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DESERT WAR white phoenix GENERAL: MAX SINGER 1ST: DREW BUSNY 2ND: ADIN SILVA 3RD: SAMMY SCHREIBER 4TH: BENNY HASENBERG AIDES: CY GREENBLATT JASON HECHT CAPTAINS: DAVID SATLOFF DANNY KARAS MVPS: ZACH MUSHEYEV NATE ZALVAN BENNETT KALISH

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DESERT WAR dark knightS GENERAL : CHARLIE ZUKER 1ST : JASON KARAS 2ND: BEN BURDETSKY 3RD : ETHAN HASS 4TH: GABY GOLDBERG AIDES : ERIC FRIEDMAN RYAN JACOBY CAPTAINS: ZACK LEIBMAN TY GOLDBERG MVPS: JORDAN HASS LOGAN LAYISH JONNY PETERS JD FELDMAN

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DESERT WAR Desert War. The most intense day of the entire summer. Two colors, two teams, one war.

It all started Tuesday night, July 16th. Admin had forced staff to turn in their phones during the meals to a “phone jail,” however, staff was infuriated with this decision and decided to retaliate. During the breakfast and dinner lineups, staff had secretly raised the phone jail onto the flagpole. At a special evening snack time, everyone gathered in the mess hall. Admin had a “staff meeting” at the head table and Max Veksler came storming through the kitchen, phone jail in hand, announcing “IT’S DESERT WAR!!” The Mess Hall erupted and the 14ers started the chant, “1-2-3-4 this is Desert War.” Owen Sherman read the teams on the microphone as the campers waited patiently to find out what team they were on. Everyone was announced except 4 people, the captains. Both teams, white and blue, separated on PGD’s Path, white on the main office side, and blue on the woodshop side. Danny Blumenstein announced on the mega phone, “Can I please have four 2024 Desert War Captains”. Zack Leibman, Ty Goldberg, Danny Karas, and David Satloff walked down the path and both teams roared in anticipation and excitement. Zack and Ty went to Blue as David and Danny went to white.

As pathwalk after pathwalk occurred, both staffs were revealed. On the Blue side, 1st lieutenant Jason Karas declared their name was the Dark Knights. Simultaneously, Drew Busny stated that his team’s name was the White Phoenix. Generals Charlie Zuker and Max Singer then strolled down the path, dapped each other up, and ran to their respective headquarters with their teams.

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2024 Desert War would be one that would never be forgotten.

Waking up early the next morning with a rush of adrenaline, The Dark Knights and White Phoenix lined up on opposite sides of the flagpole after a 10 second countdown. After bunk cleanup and organization, Desert War 2024 was underway. The First Period began with an opening rush from the Phoenix which was unsuccessful but tested the Knights’ Defense. Blue responded with a rush of their own, where Jordan Hass almost scored the beach flag on a throw to Charlie English, but was just a little out of reach. Time wound down in the first period and the Desert War remained scoreless.

Second period began with an opening rush from the Dark Knights, which resulted in all of the blue offense in jail. The airhorn blasted, an advanceable jailbreak was called and Ty Goldberg rushed immediately to the seesaw flag. He took the flag and heaved it to Charlie English who caught it a few feet before the line, but Josh Levy made a clutch wrap up to prevent the score. Most of the Dark Knights were in jail when The Phoenix sent a rush of their own, where Zack Musheyev took the fourteen flag through the 12-14 gap. As he was getting closed in on

by Logan Layish and JD Feldman, he tossed the flag to Jake Rothstein, who caught it and took one step back across the line. The Phoenix secured a 2-0 lead, opening up the scoreboard going into the 3rd period.

The 3rd period was quite slow and neither rushed, leaving the score 2-0 going into lunch.

After both teams refueled at lunch and took a rest, the 4th period started with an opening rush from blue which was immediately shut down by the Phoenix defense. A jailbreak from Logan Layish and Asher Liss sent

DESERT WAR Zack Leibman behind the bunks into the desi flag circle. Once Zack had the desi, he took it into the seesaw circle. Zack had both flags in hand as he reached the field and threw the desi unsuccessfully, but ended up running the seesaw flag across the line to tie the game at 2-2. In the 5th period, the Phoenix were back on the offensive, they were attacking nonstop, getting jailbreak after jailbreak. In a moment of confusion, Tyler Goldberg snuck down to the beach through the gate. He took the beach flag up through the gate, untouched until right next to the line where Leo Steindecker’s long wingspan aided him in grabbing Tyler’s shirt.

Tyler flipped the flag to Jonny Peters on the line who caught it and stepped over to give the Dark Knights a 4-2 lead. A strong White Phoenix counterattack got Bennett Kalish behind the bunks. He took the beach flag onto the field and heaved the flag to Micah Gladstone who caught it and tied the score back up at 4. The 6th period began with another Dark Knights rush. The Phoenix defense held strong, but a string of jailbreaks for the Dark Knights got JD Feldman into the seesaw flag. He took the flag through the grill gap and, with only one defender to beat, used his agility and speed to blow past and score the flag, putting the Dark Knights

back in the lead. Right after the score from JD, Jonny Peters stole the field flag in front of Bunks 3 and 4 and collided with Micah Gladstone and David Satloff across the line resulting in a score. Jordan Hass then sneakily ran from behind the bunks to the field flag and sprinted past Josh Levy and Leo Steindecker to add another score for Blue. Following that Avner Israeli made his way into the desi flag circle, and ran the flag all the way across the line beating every defender in his path, creating a commanding lead for the Dark Knights. After a slight break, chaos ensued, and white went on all out attack, but their defense was lacking; as while they were scoring, so were the Dark Knights. The siren sounded, signaling the end of a hardfought war, as the victorious Dark Knights ran down to the lake and celebrated their victory. The MVP’s were decided for both teams shortly after. For the White Phoenix, Bennett Kalish, Zach Musheyev, and Nate Zalvan received the honorable award. For the Dark Knights, MVP’s included: Jordan Hass, Logan Layish, Jonny Peters, and JD Feldman.

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dark knightS the WINNERS!

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white flames

WHITE FLAMES General: Alex Shifman 1st Lt: Owen Sherman 2nd Lt: Eli Blumenstein 3rd Lt: Max Singer 4th Lt: Adin Silva 5th Lt: Gaby Goldberg Aides: Cy Greenblatt Jonathan Rubin Captain: Danny Karas

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1st Lt: Drew Busny 2nd Lt: Jason Karas 3rd Lt: Ben Burdetsky 4th Lt: Sammy Schreiber

BLUE revolution

BLUE REVOLUTION General: Charlie Zuker

5th Lt: Ethan Hass Aides: Ryan Jacoby Jason Hecht Captain: Zack Leibman

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BLUE revolution FIGHT SONG

FREE CHOICE

Radioactive by Imagine Dragons

“Story of My Life” by One Direction

[Verse 1:] The Battle’s set, Blues on the way The revolution is here to stay Blood, Sweat and Tears, we’ll give it all Together we rise, we’ll never fall We march as one, a relentless force Our time is now, coming for the crown

[VERSE 1] Written on these walls are the people that came before me In east massachusetts, there’s a camp that Dad went to I’m scared He told me in the daylight you don’t see a single boy without a smile Haven’t slept alone before, don’t know if I can do it for a night

[Chorus] We cant be stopped, Were coming right for you The flame is out, your time is due This is the revolution, the revolution, We are the revolution, the revolution Post chorus: Oh oh oh we are oh oh oh we are, the revolution, the revolution Oh oh oh we are oh oh oh we are, the revolution, the revolution [Verse 2:] We raise our flags, you are out manned Its a revolution, a new command Were painted blue, to extinguish you Pre chorus 1: No turning back, no compromise For freedom’s sake, a sacrifice You rolled the dice, time to pay the price Chorus: Well put you out, your flame will not survive No chance it can be revived This is the revolution, the revolution, We are the revolution, the revolution Post Chorus: Oh oh oh we are oh oh oh we are, the revolution, the revolution Oh oh oh we are oh oh oh we are, the revolution, the revolution Oh oh oh we are oh oh oh we are, the revolution, the revolution Oh oh oh we are oh oh oh we are, the revolution, the revolution Verse: Fuse burning down, the end is in sight The white flames may burn, but not tonight Chorus: We’ll drown their spark, Blues here’s for whites demise in the lake, their flames will die This is the revolution, the revolution, We are the revolution, the revolution

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[PRE-CHORUS] And I’ll be gone tomorrow All my friends back home do not know why Eyes open laying down in bed, can’t sleep What if it’s not for me?

[CHORUS] And finally I’m here See Beanies wave Flagrush EA Just like that, lights out I think I’ll love it here Been dreaming every night Drive down Gibbs road Wait 10 Months For two at home, we’re back No where else can compare

[VERSE 2] Now i’m in one-four with my brothers I cannot believe Eight years of hard work, now I’m, sitting up on the stage Remember what staff used to say, now we start to value all our time Although it’s not over, this feels like it is the end [PRE-CHORUS] And I’ll be back, back next year All my friends back home still don’t see why The way that we’ve been here for all our lives There’s no words to describe [CHORUS] Now our roles have flipped And we give back Don’t count the days From strangers, to friends for life Camp Avoda, don’t change The best years of my life Met my brothers And just like that Our last year, we’re done We go our separate ways

[CHORUS] My son’s grown up My legacy Continues on Finally, back on Gibbs The best years of my life Avoda’s in my blood I’ll pass it on I’ll send my son He’ll fall in love with this place Avoda never change (Hass - Music Dies Out) [CHORUS - NO MUSIC] Avoda’s in my blood I’ll pass it on I’ll send my son He’ll fall in love with this place Avoda never change

(Hass Instrumental - 20ish Seconds)

ALMA MATER

“Shallow” by Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga [Verse 1] (Son) him proud Tell me something, dad [Chorus] Why are you sending me Look at Tispaquin away to camp Lake water shining I’ve loved my summers home As young boys turn to men Please don’t force me, I don’t Showing us how to, want to go fall in love with I’m crying Dear old A V O D A You’re gone now Walk down the path, And I miss you and Mom he paved the way Longing For us to find a home To leave within this place Walking to bunk 1, all alone We came alone, but we leave as one [Verse 2] (Dad) We all bleed for white Don’t know how to explain and blue The man who did it all and made this place [Verse 3] (Son) Taught me how to grow My time is finally done And in doing so I found my My fourteen arm in arm as if home we’re one Reminiscing Been here half my life With all the good times, I Can’t believe that I’ll be gone found myself so soon Wanting I’m crying To stay With all my brothers, Now it’s your turn, go make across the aisle

Knowing, we’ll never change Blue and white runs in our veins [Chorus] (Son) Tears streaming down my face Remember the old days Wishing I did not have to leave Strangers in Bunk 1 To brothers in 14 In heaven on old gibbs road Never leaving, I want to stay Dad was right in sending me away Can’t believe, my time is done Now all I want is these benches down

WHITE FLAMES FIGHT SONG Flames are a team that cannot be beat The revs go running when they feel the heat We’re Fire!

We hear the cries grow louder Blues a weak team gonna beg and cower We have a message to bring to light You won’t be swimming in that lake tonight This ones a massacre you just can’t avoid The flames have won revs have been destroyed Flames have won, Flames have won, Burned Blue Revs are done, Revs are done, You Lose *8 count* I remember when you thought you had a chance I never seen a more unfair victory fire!

Your week was wasted Its all but over, this win we can taste it You never had a chance in this fight Flames are swimming in that lake tonight Don’t know how you thought you could win this game Look at yourselves you are engulfed in flames Flames have won, Flames have won, burned blue Revs are done, Revs are done, you lose This war was over right from the start The Revolution have fallen apart They’re tired!

They’ll hear our cheers from the porch They picked a bad team and then they got scorched Set ablaze, Set ablaze, on the shore There’s a fire, there’s a fire, at your door Flames have won, Flames have won, Burned blue Revs are done, Revs are done, you lose

FREE CHOICE

East Side of Sorrow by Zach Bryan 8 years old, nervous face Shipped me off to a brand new place

Let me stay I don’t wanna go Let me stay, I don’t wanna go

Dad said, “Son, just trust me now, where you’re goings worth more than money can afford” I made friends in the summer heat Laughing crying yelling, always was one of 3 I said “Dad, I don’t wanna leave I got brothers at avoda that are apart of me”

No place compares To where we are So many great times spent under these stars As the heartache sets And the benches fall The only thing that I wish is for time to stall It hurts me to leave But more today Cause next summer I won’t be here to spend the days If you ever get the time Come on home You’ll always feel avoda’s magic and sing its songs

And I lost you way too soon I can’t accept that our time is through The night I leave I turn and toss Cause you’re the best thing I have ever lost Explored your trails and felt your breeze Walked all the paths you, paved for me 8AM, lineup blows at dawn Wondering where all the time has gone Now we sing with hearts of sorrow 10 months, we start tomorrow We better pack up our bags, hold our tears back, and then hit the road Now I say goodbye With a heavy heart and teary eyes Avoda is a dream you must follow

Now we sing with hearts of sorrow 10 months, we start tomorrow We better pack up our bags, hold our tears back, and then hit the road Now I say goodbye With a Heavy heart and teary eyes Avoda is a dream I can’t follow Can’t stay we have to go Can’t stay, we have to go

ALMA MATER

Those Eyes by New West

I look back tonight and I realize i’m now on my own Leaving camp way too soon and I ask where did all the time go?

Think about what i’d give to stay here for just one more day Singing songs, mourn the past, all those great times they went by too fast

Benches will fall our time is through Brothers divided by just white and blue Can I come back to you?

Cause our friends at home Will never know why We sit and wait for 10 months to go by Benches will fall Our time is through Brothers divided by just white and blue Can I come back to you?

Grown up too soon, years passing by I don’t know life without camp by my side Now we depart brothers as one Well sit by the lake and look up to the sun And accept our times done

Colors fly so high blue and white we will soon reunite Arm in arm, side by side, we will cry as our summer dies Cause our friends at home Will never know why We sit and wait for 10 months to go by

The day has come just yesterday I was so young

Our chapter ends Time won’t go slow Now I’ll pass the torch to my son watch him grow Legacy gone our dream slowly fades The rest of my life I’ll remember this day I rest easy tonight

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PINK FLAMINGOS

CHIEF CONSULTANT: Leon Dyer

EXECUTIVE HEAD JUDGES:

Danny Blumenstein, Nate Goldberg, Ethan Shifman

HEAD JUDGE: Reese Sock

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ASSISTANT HEAD JUDGES:

Sam Gornstein, Alex Leibman, Max Veksler

HEAD JUDGE AIDES: Eric Friedman Nathan Shabashov

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KEN SHIFMAN

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Another summer in the books at Dear Old A-V-O-D-A! How did the summer fly by yet again? Maybe it was the fun, the people, the sun, the food, the DQ, the special events, the field trips, the laughs, the challenges, the resolutions, league, and the performers? Not sure!

This place is truly magical. We have a community that spans so many generations, years, and people. And we are truly a community. We care for each other, support one another, laugh together, have private jokes together, wake up and eat together, and come together each summer as one.

We started out this particular summer with the loss of Paul G. Davis still raw from earlier this year. I loved Paul and am grateful for his dedication and hard work to make me [and Avoda obviously] who I am today. My years as a camper and counselor certainly shaped me individually and created my infrastructure of friendships and brothers. And then as a mentor for my first eight years as Director he further helped me hone my skills and abilities even further. Our Alumni Weekend dedication to PGD was truly special. Here’s to PGD! We have our own world here at Avoda. We have programming, office needs, marketing and tours, health, plumbing, kitchen and more. There is always something going on. How do we make it all happen? Our incredible staff. Just when we think we are at our peak of greatness, we add even more amazing people to our staff. I can’t thank you all enough for making Camp Avoda thrive under each of your own jurisdictions.

Everyone working here contributes in a meaningful way. Thank you to the campers and parents for sending your boys here! Thank you to the hard working CIT’s, the fun and spirited staff, our core leadership Admin team, our amazing and caring nurses, our flexible, talented, and salty chefs and kitchen staff, our handy maintenance staff, our friendly and efficient office staff (both seasonal and year-round), our creative arts specialists, our behind the scenes social media and yearbook staff, our part time staff, and of course Jill!

You all hold a place in my heart and I so appreciate our collaboration, fun, hard work, and partnership; running camp is certainly a labor of love.

This summer was certainly fun if nothing else. Highlights include: a four-way Olympic flag rush, a close Battle of the Super Teams with Men in Black beating the Red Bulls, the 4 th of July egg toss to that fun tune, Avoda at the Red Sox game (so much energy!), Jr Hoops winning the Tevya AND Bauercrest tournaments, a Desert War for the history books with The Dark Nights turning it on in the 5th period, the Harlem Wizards, Crystal’s send-off/

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pep-rally, flag football, Glazed update of the day, bucket golf, Thomas’ bar mitzvah, Senior Soccer championship at THE Avoda Tourney, Senior softball over ‘Crest, that huge turtle on the field, our baseball lunch, Robert Channing: mind reader, and of course Color War! I will end with a brief musing about our values. We strive to instill positive, kind, honest, strong, values in our campers, CIT’s and staff. I am thankful for the campers and counselors for the Avoda Council and getting this off the ground.

How can we be better people? What lessons are kids learning at camp? What values do we wish to prioritize and promote? Please consider all that we have learned and talked about and carry that on to the rest of your lives. We can all make a difference!

Here’s to another great summer at Camp Avoda. See you all next summer!

-Ken

ronni saltzman guttin A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

“Kodachrome They give us those nice bright colors They give us the greens of summers Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day, oh yeah I got a Nikon Camera I love to take a photograph So mama don’t take my Kodachrome away” Thank you to Paul Simon for this inspiration A photograph snaps one moment in time. Summers at Avoda are made up of many moments in time that are knitted together to create the experience of a single season.

Those seasons flow together to create a part of life that I value and hold dear every day.

There are moments no one else can understand. You just have to be there. The logo on the field. Shout outs. Laughing until I cry. Laundry. Ridiculous moments. Crocs. Jibitz. Chipotle. Hot buses. Hugs. The lake.

Zoom lessons. Socks. Hydrangea blooming. My new shaded porch. Lost and found. Amazing Counselors.

Lots of talking. Socks…sometimes clean ones. Stain removal. Hilarious campers. Shabbat. Geese. Kitchen staff. Avoda tourney. Color War. Colleagues that feel like family. Love.

Summer greens, sunny days, and people I am grateful to care about. Avoda life is good!

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GARY RABINOWITZ MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

“The road is long With many a winding turn That leads us to who knows where, who knows where But I’m strong Strong enough to carry him He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother”

2024 will go down as one of the most impactful summers in our storied history. With all that transpired from October 7th through the start of camp on June 23rd, campers counselors, and admin all needed a bit of Avoda love. How can we possibly quantify the importance of a typical Avoda summer that has felt so much more meaningful? We always need the love, levity, laughter, brotherhood, and camaraderie that Avoda provides, but especially this year. We have had the pleasure of hosting both Israeli counselors and campers this summer.

Inspirational is not enough of a word to describe them.

From 11-year-olds speaking about their experience this past year to our Israeli staff speaking about friends that they lost, every smile and day of joy felt that much more meaningful.

Avoda, as always stepped up and embraced us all with love and provided a sanctuary from the real world. An Avoda hug is better than most other hugs. An Avoda hug makes your knees feel like jello. An Avoda hug pastes a smile across your face that radiates across miles. An Avoda hug makes you laugh with joy that it makes Seth Rogan’s laugh seem tame. An Avoda hug makes a difficult moment, day, month, or year seem tolerable and perhaps will give you some will, determination and just a bit of grace.

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The crew that makes Avoda tick are the Gretzky, Lemieux, and Orr of the camping world. Ken, Ronni, and Leon drive the bus that allows Avoda to provide these soul cleansing hugs and all the other awesomeness that is camp Avoda. Our entire community owes them a debt of gratitude.

I am always grateful for any summer spent at 23 Gibbs Rd, but the summer of 2024 will always hold a special place in my heart as the one that brought joy back to a community that was in need.

Thanks Avoda!

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MAX JACOBY BUNK 1, SC, 2K2014, HEAD OF ARCHERY, MOUNTAIN BIKING It’s hard to believe that after 10 years spent on the shores of Lake Tispaquin, I am finally in the position where my counselors were my first year here. As my second year on staff comes to an end, I have such an appreciation for the work that my counselors did to give me the best time of my life and gave me a place I now call home. As I came into this summer I was unsure if this would be my last year. I have gotta say they every time I drive back down 23 Gibbs Road I fall in love with this place all over again. I would like to give a shoutout to: 2k20: We are almost there. Our time is coming, we will be the leaders on staff and I could not be more excited. Our numbers were strong this year and while I know that we will continue to shrink every year I also know we will continue to show up. I could not be happier with the group of men that I get to call my brothers and I can’t wait to run it back with you all next year.

Bunk 1: Boys, that’s a wrap. It’s crazy to think my time at Camp Avoda began a few years before you were born, I guess that just shows you how special of a place this is. For most of you, it was your first summer here. It wasn’t always pretty and you boys definitely drove me crazy sometimes, but I can say without a shadow of a doubt you all belong here at Camp Avoda! As I look to the end of my journey at camp, I hope you all take advantage of the fact that yours is just beginning. Keep coming back, grow together as a 14 and fall in love with this place just like I did.

MAX LEAVITT BUNK 1, SC, 2K2014, WATERFRONT STAFF After 12 summers here on the shores of Tispaquin, it only feels like this summer has gone by the fastest it’s ever gone. After how good last summer was, this summer was one for the books and was the best summer I’ve been at Avoda. 2k20: It was great to see all my brothers back from last year except two– Gilly you’re rotten–You guys made this summer amazing and I hope to be back with all of you next year. Jacoby: It was great having one of my brothers as a co, and I couldn’t have asked for a better co.

You brought good vibes, music, and were the loud voice that brought it all together. Hopefully we’re able to come back next summer. Steindecker: I was surprised to see you back this summer after you missed 2 summers, but I’m glad I got to have you as a co. You were always consistent, reliable, and could always be trusted to get things done. Come back as much as you can. Bunk 1: Wow, what a summer in bunk 1! Through all the craziness of you guys, we’re here at the end of the summer, with color war just around the corner. I remember my first year in bunk 1 and how much fun I had, in part because of my counselors, so I hope I was able to do the same for you guys. My advice to you guys is to come back as many years as you can and for as much time each summer because you’ll regret it if you don’t. I hope I get to see you guys next year and the growth you’ll showcase afterward.

Staff 2024 on top, Thank you Avoda and I hope I’ll be able to spend another summer here.

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MATTHEW STEINDECKER BUNK 1, JC, JR SOFTBALL COACH, ASSISTANT RABBI So amazing to be back at Avoda this year. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity to be back here with my brothers at the place I love. To all the campers reading this, come back as long as you can. This is the best place in the world. Not coming back 14 and CIT year was the worst decision I ever made and I hope none of you have to miss it like I did. 2k21: We finally made it to staff. I love you boys so much.

Thanks for welcoming me back to camp after my hiatus. You boys made my summer amazing. Brothers for life. Greatest 14 on earth. Bunk 1: You guys are hilarious, crazy, and awesome. Coming into camp, I knew I wanted your age group and I am so happy with that decision. Keep coming back, all of you, you won’t regret it! Gink Gonk Leavitt and Jacoby: We ran it up in Bunk 1. Thanks for being great cos and working through the summer together. Gorno: Let’s run it up at WashU. Go Bears! Leo: I love you bro. I know we don’t always get along but I loved being back at Avoda for your 14 year and being here for you. I can’t wait for the next chapter in both of our lives and all the memories we are going to make together. Keep growing taller and working harder. Love you Avoda: Thank you for all the memories I have made here. Thank you for raising me from a little kid all the way until adulthood. Camp is like nothing else in the world and the brotherhood here is unmatched. If this was it, it was a great ride and a great time. If not, I can’t wait for Summer 2025 on the shores of Tispaquin!

ETHAN HASS BUNK 2, JC, 2K2114, 3RD LT DARK KNIGHTS, 5TH LT BLUE REVOLUTION , TENNIS COACH, SERVICES STAFF, HEAD OF HEIN HORREN I can’t believe the summers coming to an end. It feels like yesterday I arrived at precamp eager for my first year on staff. This summer was the best one yet. It’s easy to forget how amazing camp is in the off season and I’m beyond glad I came back this year. For all those who are debating coming back next year, do it. You won’t regret it. Bunk 2: Although we had a lot of ups and downs, you guys were a great group and I’m happy I got to start my staff career with you guys. It’s been fun and I know all of you will grow up to become great Avodians and keep coming back for years to come. Brett and Tzur: You guys were great first cos. We ran Bunk 2 and definitely improved as the summer went on. Danny: You’ll always be the goat. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Nursing home hockey must be too easy. E-Shif: You’re foul for staying with sponsor. Should’ve ran it for one more year. But then again, sponsor needs you. 2K21: I love you boys. I’m so happy we had so many of us back this year, definitely the best group of JCs in a while. You’re all my brothers and I can’t wait to run it back next year. Truly was the best summer yet. Benny and Veksler: Going from living with you boys at camp to going to Cuse is going to be sick. We’re going to run it up this fall and I’m hype to be going to school with you guys. Chuck: Thanks for showing me the ways of staff. I’m glad we got so much closer this year and appreciate you taking a chance on me in the big events. After how well DW went I know we’re gonna run it next week and be in the lake. Gaby: I love you my guy.

Being on the same DW teeam was so fun and although we won’t be together for CW I know you’ll do great this week. I’m glad we were on the same side in bunk 6 and can’t wait to visit UMD this year. Alex: You’ve been my boy since Bunk 2. Needham heads are mad lucky to have you. Loosen the collar a bit and maybe we can hang out more. I’ll for sure be at Wake at some point though.

Love you my guy. The hein horren…horrif atroc…abys…Bennayyy…Gaboz…puck jesus…top ten respect moments…pocket whip the app…second month camper

STAFF PROFILES 103

BRETT ITCHKOW BUNK 2, SC, 2K2014, ASSISTANT WATERFRONT DIRECTOR, HEAD OF AV, DW/CW VIDEO STAFF, LOT STAFF And just like that, it’s August. Year 10. 1 Decade. I love you, Camp Avoda. I will fight tooth and nail to see you next summer. All Campers: Come back as long as you can and listen to your counselors.

We’re annoying but you’ll get it when you’re older. Also, leave your hearts out on the field. If I could change anything about my time at Avoda it would be trying and caring about everything sooner. It would be me trying to improve my skills and techniques. It would be me showing up to my periods on time. It would be me going out of my comfort zone. It would be me asking for help. Do those things. 2k20: Our numbers are a little down but I’m so happy to see you guys back this year. I wish we got more than 2 months a year together but that’s why we cherish them. Hype for next year we will be RUNNING staff. Bagels: Tell Eve I say hello. You are the head of GAS. I love you brotha, see ya in the lot. I have more to say but I think you know it already. Cooper: IWYWAW. We had it locked on the WF and there’s no one I would have rather done it with. Let’s run back Plymouth and also try to keep 4 windows on your car at all times. Idan: You’re like an older brother to me and I’m so grateful that we’ve been able to be so close. To many more rounds of darts with you. Tzur & Sagi: Idan hyped up the “new Israelis” on the phone but I didn’t know what he really meant. Tzur you were an awesome Co even though you spent a lot of time with Gary. Sagi, keep being yourself brotha you’re a great guy. Hass: Got so lucky to have you as a Co. We spent as much time in the bunk as we did in Ronni’s but I’m happy you were who I did it with. Good luck in school guy. Try not to be too heinhorrenabyzatrosh Bunk 2: You guys were definitely interesting to hang out with but I’m proud to say we had an awesome summer. Y’all could definitely benefit from some cleaning lessons and learning how to listen but those will come as you grow up. Keep being the fun, competitive, and cohesive group that you are. Can’t wait to see you guys grow into smart, mature, respectful men. Keep it goin.

Have trust in Hashem that everything has/will happen for a reason and you’re exactly who you’re supposed to be. Do good things, make smart choices, be a friend. Moshiach Now

TZUR KAHLON BUNK 2

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T YLER DEROSA BUNK 3, JC, 2K2114, CO-HEAD OF IGE, HEAD OF FLUFF I cannot believe I am writing a staff profile for the Avodian this year, it feels surreal to finally be on staff. I had no idea what to expect for my first year on staff, and it surprised me in every way. I am truly grateful for every experience I had during these two months. From the 4th of July to trying to get the bunk to clean, I loved every moment. I didn’t expect toI learned so much from people and also was able to feel like a kid again which was so relieving. Camp truly brings another part of me out and I am so happy that I can embrace these two months every year. If you are reading this please come back as long as you can. 2k2114: Boys, I could not be happier with the amount of people back. I absolutely love each and every one of you with my whole heart, thank you for being the number one reason I return to camp each summer. I have never laughed or cried harder than when at camp and it’s all because of you guys. Thank you. Bunk 3: What’s up fluffers, I’m so sad that the summer is over but I am so happy that I had you guys as my campers. Thank you for teaching me so much about myself, I am forever grateful for the things I have learned from you guys. I hope you enjoyed having me as a counselor as much as I enjoyed you guys as campers. Please never stop coming back, camp needs strong bunches like you guys. Vexler: Thank you for being an amazing Co-Counselor, I couldn’t have asked for anyone else. You and me are always on the same wave and it was awesome, thank you for giving me my time when I needed it. I really hope that you could count on me as your Co because I always knew I could count on you. I’m so glad we got to become closer this year because we were counselors together love you brotha.

MAX VEKSLER BUNK 3, JC, 2K2114, CW ASSISTANT HEAD JUDGE - BIRTHDAY STAFF - WATERFRONT STAFF - SWIM TEAM COACH - HEAD OF GLAZING This is my first year on staff and after 9 summers at Avoda I think it’s safe to say it’s been the best summer yet. Time has been flying and I’m sad to see the summer close out, but all in all coming back to be on staff was the best decision I’ve ever made. Growing up at Avoda I’ve learned so much and I continue to learn more and more every year. As a member of staff I’ve seen behind the scenes of camp as a counselor and it really is a special thing. I came back on staff to give campers the same amazing experience that I grew up with and I think I really accomplished that this year. To Bunk 3: You guys are the best! I couldn’t have asked for a better bunk! Never a dull moment in the bunk and you guys are excited for every day at camp. I’m so excited to see your 14 grow up and become the true Avodians you really are. Thank you guys for being an awesome first bunk and hopefully I’ll be your counselor next year as well! 2k21: Always a good summer back with the boys! We got good numbers this year and I hope everyone comes back next year. We’ve been working hard to revive the Liz and will continue to revive the Liz next year. Being on staff with all my brothers has been amazing and there’s no group of guys I’d rather be here with and run staff with in the coming years.

Derosa: My brother. It’s all love. I’m blessed to have been your co for summer 2024! Being co’s with one of my brothers has been the best experience and makes me feel like a camper again. Alex: My brother. Being at camp with you has been awesome. You and your family have treated me like family and I’ll be forever grateful. Grateful to have been best bros for 10 years now. Sammy, Jason, & Plotty: Thank you for showing me what staff is really about. Big things to come next year. To many more laughs. Pink Flamingos: Excited for a big week ahead of us! PINK ALWAYS WINS! Dot Dots: Linger… Glazer… Shrek… Room service…

STAFF PROFILES 105

ERIC HERNANDEZ BUNK 4, SC, 2K2014, HEAD OF SMALL CRAFTS, GENERAL OF ALBANIA Year after year, this place reminds me why I come back and why I never want to leave. Coming into this summer, I was feeling some of the stresses of growing up and was unsure about my future summer obligations beyond this, but once I felt the rumble of Gibbs and pulled into the eternal lot which I hold so dear, I knew it no longer mattered. For the time being, I was home, and was determined to make this another awesome summer. I met many new campers and staff and rekindled so effortlessly the connections with the rest of camp. The days began slow and sped up with time, the weeks went by quick but it’ll be fine, I tried to be in the moment. This has been one remarkable summer and I have some people to thank for that. 2K20: Once again our numbers shrink but we prevail stronger. I am so thankful for all the time I spent with each and every one of you this summer, and I am really hoping that it won’t stop here for many of us. You all mean a lot to me and I couldn’t have wished for a better group of guys to have had by my side these past 11 summers. Itchy: I am so happy to have had to pleasure of meeting and growing up with you. I love you like a brother and struggle to imagine Avoda without you as a part of it. I forever wish you the best. Avery: I enjoyed co-counseling with you this summer.

Welcome to staff, I hope you stay some time. Bunk 4: I am very thankful to have had the opportunity to be many of you guys’ counselor for 2 years in a row, and for many others, your first counselor. I hope you had as fun a time as I did and that this is just the beginning for all of your Avoda careers.

AVERY KALISH BUNK 4, JC, 2K2114, ROPES STAFF After a year off, I can say it was definitely worth coming back this summer and I enjoyed every second of it. Coming back made me realize that there is no place better than Avoda to spend your summer, and I am looking forward to returning for as long as I can. 2K21: Actually the best 14 in camp. I’m so glad we are finally on staff this year, with such large numbers as well. 14 jcs this year is absolutely 90+ retention. You guys are the reason I decided to come back this summer and I’m looking forward to making more memories with everyone when we are on senior staff. Bunk 4: Thank you guys for an awesome summer. We had our ups and downs but overall I wouldn’t change a thing. I hope you guys keep coming back to camp, it gets better and better every year. Bagels: you were a great co this summer, thanks for showing me the ropes on being a counselor. Veksler and Derosa: it was a pleasure sharing a cabin with you guys, y’all were awesome this year. Pelj: best beach doubles duo in camp. Ropes staff: I appreciate all the hard work we put in this summer. One period actually ran so the bonus was well earned. Great to be back Avoda.

MARK OCHER BUNK 5A, JC, 2K2114 Life is what you make of it, and that goes for all of the small details of it. In my eyes I’m lucky to come back to Avoda, so “working” as a camp counselor isn’t really working at Avoda, I’m blessed and honored to say I get to come back every summer and contribute to the culture of The Camp Avoda that I once experienced in bunk 1 and now experience on staff.

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COOPER SOCK BUNK 5A, SC, ASSISTANT WATERFRONT DIRECTOR, DW/CW VIDEO STAFF, ROPES STAFF Year 2 at Avoda and I couldn’t have asked for a more amazing summer. It’s always so great to come back to a place I can call home and spend two months with familiar faces. Tispaquin has been cleaner than the Liz and the summer felt shorter than Idan’s hair line. Guy made an insane come back and waterfront staff has never been more locked in. 5A: Although the brain rot lasted for too long, we had a great run.

Many ups and downs and plenty of coverage. Ocher: We hustled to lineup everyday and made sure to keep our areas as tidy as possible. There was a LOT to deal with but we made sure to keep bag>MH. Itchy: I wish…we did an amazing job as Co-Assistant Waterfront Directors and Co-dj’s thanks for holding up your end of the bargain. Israelis: Thank you for representing the beauty of Israeli culture and having a fire Israel day. Late night cumby’s runs will never be the same. Idan: I’m so happy you came back. The lore has never been this good and the plot is thickening. See you next summer! 2K2014: thank you for welcoming me to such an amazing family and encouraging me to contribute as much as possible to Avoda. Avoda: I can truly say that I feel at home every time I come back and I am so grateful to be a part of this family. Avoda is the greatest place on earth.

ALEX LEIBMAN BUNK 5B, 2K2114, AVODIAN STAFF, TENNIS TEAM COACH, CW ASST. HEAD JUDGE As my tenth summer comes to a close it truly feels like each one has been better than the last. I was somewhat nervous this year that camp would be less enjoyable as a staff member, but this summer has far exceeded my expectations. This is without a doubt, the best job in the world. Tennis Team: We definitely solidified our spot as the true Team Avoda. Adding to the trophy case was light work.

Bunk 5B: You guys were a crazy group. Although we had some difficult moments, we really picked it up in the second month and I had a great time being your counselor. I’ll make sure to let your counselors next year know they need to keep you away from ice cream cake. Ariel...You’re a bot.

Sammy and Wilkov: I learned a lot from you guys this summer. We locked it down. 2k21: Our numbers this year were elite. Gaining heads from CIT year to JC year was huge for the program and made the summer way more fun for sure... Stein, Avery, Ocher, and CB - Good looks. Running staff next year with you boys would be amazing so I hope I can find my way back to Gibbs. 2k20: I got a lot closer with so many of you boys this summer. I hope you guys come back next year. Veksler: Friday/Saturday Day Off on top. Also... You are Shrek. Danny, Ethan, and Nate: Thanks for taking me on Pink this year. I’m hyped to spend the last week of the summer with you guys. Zack: Come back next year. Summer at Avoda far surpasses Needham. Also, you’re a Cdubs captain so you don’t really have a choice... Good luck this week and try not to pop too much.

SAMMY SCHREIBER

BUNK 5B, SC, 2K2014, EQUIPMENT MANAGER - LEAGUE COMMISSIONER - JEWISH LIFE COMMITTEE - 3RD LT WHITE PHOENIX - 4TH LT BLUE REVOLUTION - GENERAL ISLE OF MAN - HEAD OF FRESH CLAM - HEAD OF RO MEIN - REIGNING CHAMPION OF THE LONGEST FRY CONTEST. This summer was more than I could’ve asked for, I’m so happy I got to do it with so many of my boys.

2K20, another great year in the books. I think we did a great job on staff and I can’t wait to see what the fellas get up to next summer. Plotty: so glad we got another banger of a summer in together. Big things are waiting for you in staff next year. Drew: Being together for both DW and CW was an amazing experience. Camp needs you, you’re a huge part of staff and undoubtedly the best counselor.

Jason: I’m so happy we finally got the chance to be on a team together again. This summer was so much more fun because we got to do it all together. Hitting the lot, running hoops, and getting some touches on the football were highlights of my summer. Cole and Gilly: Camp wasn’t the same without you, I hope you guys can come back next year and get a chance to run staff.

Dot dots…Ro Mein…clam…Chris Paul’s hard drive…lobsters and shrimp,

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RYAN WILKOV BUNK 5B, SC, 2K2014, CO-HEAD OF AVODIAN - HEAD OF SERVICES - ROPES STAFF - HEAD OF APOLOGIES - LORD OF THE BOARD Camp is full of ups and downs. You have the time of your life and you live out some of the most difficult experiences in tandem; every year they get more intense as the time I have left dwindles. Of course, it is truly thrilling to spend my summer working in a place where each new day is its own rollercoaster.

Being on staff for a second year gives me all sorts of opportunities to try new things and step out of my comfort zone. Yet, with the lack of time I have left came some high expectations I had for myself, and I felt very lost at times. There is always the odd thing that sets you back here, and sometimes the best thing to do is just look around and let it pass. Even in my darkest hours this summer, each time I closed out the night and talked to my campers, they all said, without fail, that every day was amazing (they had nothing to back up that claim. It just “was”). This year I saw myself become so much more aware of the true tenet of each summer I spend here: every day on the shores of Tispaquin is a gift. I am alongside my brothers. I get paid to play frisbee and paddleboard, watch sports and be silly. I find myself learning new things and becoming a man. I get to follow in my father’s footsteps. I watch my campers learn and grow and become the best they can be. I keep experiencing, year after year, what becomes the greatest summer of my life. - - And it will just keep getting better. Shout outs: Nimi: ROD!!! It was so nice to meet you and get to know you this summer, and find out what makes being a staff member here so valuable through another person’s eyes. You will always be a true friend, no matter what anyone says. Tzur: Thanks for being there for me when I locked my keys out of my car. It was always nice to talk with you. I’ll keep in touch for any couscous-related requests… Theo: How happy I am to have back one of my friends from my time as a camper! Thanks for always noticing when I’m on aux.

Bunk 5B: You have no idea how excited I was to have you guys again!!!! You made this summer so enjoyable with your silliness and escapades galore. I see a great 14 beginning to blossom and the makings of great Avodians in the works. I am honored to contribute to that, as well as to all your absolutely broken senses of humor. Keep on sacrificin’. Ariel, Skiddy, Daveed: Thanks for being there for me and making sure I don’t go too crazy. Sammy & Alex: Thanks for holding it down and being there for the campers. Interesting to get some perspective from guys who didn’t work with this crazy group last year. 2k20: We stayed strong this summer and I’m scared this may be the last year I spend with some of you guys, so let’s finish this summer off the best we can. Love yall. Bennett: The saga continues. I will never forget you. Dot dots…Dirty Rush…Sound off…Pally Rally…Puck Jesus…Hit the can…ur right… afk…The Monkey King…You bETTER NOT…Scotland Forever…Lord of the Board

DAVID BOROKHOV BUNK 6A, 2K2114, JR HOOPS COACH, CO-HEAD OF IGE It’s hard to believe I’m really on staff. With my 8th summer, it’s crazy to think I get to work with my brothers and have the time of my life. This is truly the greatest place on earth. The bonds I’ve made with all of staff and more importantly my campers have been an incredible experience. I couldn’t picture my summer anywhere else. Bunk 6A: you boys were a special group and made my summer amazing. And I hope Jason and I made your summer special and fun. I hope you boys stay together and keep coming back because you’re truly a great 14. Jason Karas: My co-counselor, learning and working with you was truly a blast. Your the boy, and we got super close and you helped me be a better counselor. Playing 3rd hoops was also electric. I hope to see you next year. 2k2114: My brothers, I love you boys, and seeing us from bunk 4 to now being on staff is just crazy to think about. You boys made my summer and I wouldn’t wanna be anywhere else. Pre camp was definitely the fire can’t wait for next summer. Benny: BENNYAAAAAAAAAA. My brother, was an electric summer with you, having our late-night talks and coaching J hoops with you was something I won’t forget. Can’t wait to run staff next year. Ocher: My boy, my brother from home, finally you came back to camp and it was like you never left. What a summer we had, all those late-night talks before camp on the phone about how camp was going to play out exceeded my expectations. Peljo: Felt like we always were together. Love you bro camp was amazing with you just like every year. I feel we got even closer this year and I can’t wait to run it back and win league. I appreciate you giving me rides home and getting me food. Next summer is going to be the fire. Gaby: GOBOZERRRRRRR. It was a great summer with you coaching J hoops was the fire and I can’t wait to run it back next year. Camp Avoda: I love this place. I can’t wait to be back next year for another great summer and hope this place never changes.

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JASON KARAS BUNK 6A, SC, 2K2014, EQUIPMENT MANAGER, LEAGUE COMMISIONER, 1ST LT DARK KNIGHTS, 2ND LT BLUE REVOLUTION, HEAD OF MARNI, HEAD OF THE OLD-AVODIAN AND JEWKINDER, SARAH V, AND SWITCH HITTERS As year number 9 comes to an end, it leaves me very sad but also excited for the future. To start it off 2k20, great job this summer we really stepped it up. All of staff you guys are beauties and there’s no one else I’d want to live with for 2 months. 6a, you guys are awesome and I look forward to visiting when you are running camp one day. Danny: I’m so proud of everything you’ve accomplished, now hopefully let’s do the last big one together. You’ve grown so much and Avoda is very lucky to have you sticking around for years to come. Plotty: I’m pretty confident this won’t be my last time writing your name on my staff profile, but camp wouldn’t be the same without you. Drew: thank you for always being there for us and fully saving me when I was down 0-2 bases loaded. Leon doesn’t stand a chance in league next year. Shmuel: The lot never was the same without us, same as hoops and ball. Glad we were together so much this summer as there’s no one else I’d rather do it with. Muck some clam ched.

Cole/Gilly: sucks not having you boys here but I know we will have some more great memories in the years to come. Chuck: We really don’t lose.

BEN BURDETSKY BUNK 6B, SC, HEAD OF WEIGHTS, EA STAFF, 2ND LIEUTENANT DARK KNIGHTS, 3RD LIEUTENANT BLUE REVOLUTION Can’t believe I’m writing another staff profile. Feels like pre-camp was yesterday and I was just seeing all the boys for the first time. All good things must come to an end. This is the first time I’m leaving camp not knowing if I will be back. It’s a strange feeling, but if this is the last summer I’m happy to say it was the best one yet. I could not be more happy to call this place a home away from home throughout my youth and into my early adult years. Avoda plays a large part in the person I am today and the person I will become. I came in as Ben, and I’m somehow leaving as Plotty. I also came in with all my teeth and am leaving with half of one missing. Would not want it any other way.

If this is it, thank you for everything Avoda. If you are reading this, please come back. You will not regret it. And cherish every single second that you have at camp because there will be a day where you have to walk away. Drew, Sammy, and Jason: My boys for life. Had a hell of summer. So many laughs shared together. Doffs will always be something I will never forget. Still got one more thing to check off the box. Let’s have a week fellas. Let’s make some memories and get in the lake. Drew, I apologize for bad romance. But it had to be done. Love you guys.

Bunk 6b: Holy. What a summer. You guys are all awesome campers. You guys have so much potential and I can’t wait to see you guys grow in a couple of years. All of you guys are so awesome and have so much personality. I don’t remember a night where I was not laughing from the shenanigans in the bunk. Christiano, you lost lights for the year. Sadik, you do very bad on your test. Micah and Dylan, please apply deodorant asap. Dark Knights: What a team, what a name. One of the craziest days of my life. Ty and Zack you guys were unreal. Best captains we could have asked for.

Thank you to the whole staff. Would not want to do it with anyone else. The lake is a feeling that I will truly never forget. Thank you to everyone who made it possible. Blue Revs: Cannot wait for the week to start. Its gonna be one to remember. So locked in its unreal. Let’s get in this lake! JCs: You guys are a great age group. Better see you running staff in a few years. Gabby you are the biggest menace on staff menace. Veksler you tried your best. Chuck: Thank you for the opportunities you gave me this year. Grew way closer this summer from all the lifts and spending doff together.

Always coming in clutch with the guy. But we are done with that trust. All Staff: Super fun year.

So much energy in this group. Had an incredible summer. Thank all of you for putting in effort and making it one to remember. Nate Z: Wakefield is the better field.

Dot dots:…Christiano….sadik…head of mucking bin….clam chowder…side eye…..Clara…I yearn for that...the inside job….marni McDonalds…Plotties teeth…polar springs…late night with plotty….the blue revs…2014….someones fit…that piece of bread…puck Jesus…the last dance…. ken would you like to join us….cherry turnovers….middle of Gibbs Rd….she is SO skinny….the bucket….positive Perry…. Negative nancy…..and everyone else is number one If I forgot anyone, then sorry. Until next summer. Ben Burdetsky aka burd aka josh aka plotty.

STAFF PROFILES 109

ALEX HANOVER BUNK 6B, JC, 2K2114 I made the big decision to come back to camp last summer with the goal of gaining community service hours in aid for my college search, I thought it would make it easier knowing that I would be working in an environment that I already knew, thus making the task easier. Little did I know how much more than that this place meant to me. I knew when I left camp last summer that I needed to come back as there was a lot I left on the table and unfinished business I had to see to.

Having the greatest senior year in high school and then having the chance to be here right after has made one of the best years of my life and this great summer has played such a big part in that.

To my brothers in 2k2114 I thank y’all for another amazing summer and to see most if not everyone back here is such a blessing. Seeing your faces back at camp this summer has made the best experience in becoming a staff member together as brothers. Thank you so much for the amazing future and wishing us all the best in our incoming futures. To Bunk 6A and Bunk 6B I thank you all for being such great campers and making such a great summer. I mean this honestly that this cabin has felt like the best atmosphere I have ever experienced and it made it an even bigger pleasure being your counselor. I can’t wait to see what you guys do in your futures and the great things you will do as true Avodians. To my Co-counselors Jason, Ben, Sam, and David it’s been the best and I wouldn’t choose to do this job with any other group of people. What a summer!

SAM PEL JOVICH BUNK 6B, JC, 2K2114, AVODIAN STAFF, ROPES STAFF, LUMBERJACK While it’s only my 9th year at Camp Avoda, it’s my 10th year anniversary since my first year in bunk 2. (Shoutout 2020 tornado watch). Half of my life I’ve been coming here every summer, and it really is the greatest place on earth. I hope to be back for many more summers, the grass really is greener at Avoda 2k2114: Shoutout the only 14 to have ten jcs three CITs and two 12ers. Nobody else I would’ve rather been with at precamp putting in hard work day and night. 2k21 runs Avoda lingo, Veksler is smart, Hass needs to get off the mic, Borky needs to take the hoodie off, Fluffer is a fluffer, darnell likes certain people, Avery shoutout 1-2 rock-wall, CB is still sick, Benny’s running brim day, Steindecker NEEDS a friend, Theo’s with Eric & Johnson, Leibman needs to get out of his car, Ocher didn’t show up for his joke, Gaby’s still in the stim corner, and Gorno can’t park.

6B: I couldn’t have asked for a better bunk but maybe could’ve asked for a cleaner one. Easily the worst waiter performance I’ve ever seen in a summer. You guys were the boys and came together to represent the bunk well (absolutely electric mini flagrush game). You all helped welcome in so many new campers to your 14, and I can’t wait to see what you guys do on the jr/sr side of the field. 1 2 3 4 5…Plotty: Thank you for everything you did as a co-counselor. You held down the bunk and were a great role model for a good counselor, I hope to see you back next year.

CB: I had a shoutout written for you as my co, but you switched out of my bunk after first month.

It was a great month with you bro and we ran 2nd Football. Tzur: You have to come back now I put it in the Avodian. Bunk 12: You guys are the boys and i’m glad I’ll get to be back for your 14 year. Shoutouts: Boat crew, silver jeep, israeli tea, peach, banquet, bunkos after leg day, dancing grass, whipped cream in coffee.

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DREW BUSNY BUNK 7, SC To come here as a little seven year old in 2013, I could have never imagined I would make it this long.

The other thing I remember is crying all day and wanting to go home and never come back. With each year, the feeling changed and as I now approach what could be my final year I am not even close to ready to say goodbye. The friends I have made, the activities I have done and the things I learned are only becasue of this place and I do not want to give it up quite yet. Gaby: What a great Co. I have never really spent time with you, but being with you this year was great…better than having any other JC. You’re the boy and thanks for the cut. Jason, Plotty, Sammy: I have no idea how we have gotten here. To be on staff and the same CW team together is something I never even imagined would happen. I love you boys and there is no one else I would rather spend time with.

White Phoenix: Tough loss but being with all you made it hurt less. We had fun just did not get it done…and Max I never switched up, your still my boy and I loved what we did. Blue Revolution: Boys, let’s have a week. We gonna cook them no doubt. Cole: This summer was not the same without you. Every morning at lineup I always felt a piece was missing. I never thought I would be here without you, we have always bunked together, were staff in the same cabin and you were my captain. It for sure sucked doing this without you but I am glad you’re back to yourself. Love you

GABY GOLDBERG

BUNK 7, JC, 2K2114, GENERAL MEN IN BLACK, DARK KNIGHTS 4TH LT, WHITE FLAMES 5TH LT, JHOOPS COACH, HEAD OF AVODA RUNS ON YAP, AVODA GLAZER 2k2114: I love all of you guys. So happy we had such good numbers this year and that we’re all coming back next year (CB included.) My best friends in the world and we still have a lot of time to go so this won’t be too sad yet. Bunk 7: You guys are a funny group. Simultaneously the boyoyos and also terrible campers (kidding) (not kidding). You guys also weren’t so fun to hangout with. I’m happy I was able to have you guys and hope I helped contribute to this being one of your best summers ever.

Dark Knights: I knew we won when I saw the staffs. I knew we won when we saw our list. I knew we won when I saw the draft. I knew we won when I saw the coaches we had. I knew we won when we had Zack Leibman and Tyler Goldberg as our captains. Love all of you boys and grateful for this opportunity. White Flames: Let’s have a great week. So thankful for the opportunity to be in this year.

Lots of rosters to come. Victory 24’ Drew: Fire co. Being with you this year was lit and you taught me a lot. Great aux too. CB: There was nobody I was more excited to see this summer than you. When I found out you were coming back it actually made my entire week. One of the funniest people I’ve ever met. Truly one of my brothers for the rest of my life. Rubin/Ryan/Cy: You guys are the boys. Great yap seshes. Rubin and Cy let’s have a sick week together. So glad I could hangout with you guys a lot this summer. Ryan you’re also a great CIT. Hass: You’re such a character and I love it. Never a boring moment with you. Deep talks, comedy, chill times, your social bag is mad versatile guy. For sure not the hein horren horrif atrosh abbys terrib friend. Looking forward to madden with you in the offs bro. Love you. Benny: So much for us to yap about this offszn. Youre wearing the shaft on the chin and I respect it. Seriously though it’s me and you through and through. Much to come for both of us together next few years. Love u. 2k18: Loved getting closer with yall this summer. Leibman: Come back or else.

STAFF PROFILES 111

SAGI BALAS BUNK 8

BENNY HASENBERG BUNK 8, JC, 2K2114, GENERAL RED BULLS, 4TH LIEUTENANT WHITE PHOENIX, JR HOOPS COACH, CO-HEAD OF IDGE 2k21: 10 years and we finally made it to staff boys. JC year is just the beginning. Unreal summer with y’all and I know we’re all gonna be back next summer and we will run staff. This year was so much fun but I know it will only get better. Everyone better come back next year. 100% retention.

Bunk 8: you boys are crazy sometimes but I can see you’re becoming Avodians and I know you love this place. I’m hype to see how you guys are as you grow up at camp. Bunk full of future gold rush champions. White Phoenix: Singer guy thanks for taking me I had a blast. Wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. I had so much fun during DW and prepping with all of you. Almost had it.

2k18: thanks for welcoming our 14 to staff and being boys with us. Would be the fire if y’all came back next year Gaby: GLXY W Hass and Veksler: we get to keep it going at Cuse this year and I can’t wait. Avoda runs on the Orange Sagi: I was hype to meet you coming into pre camp and I really enjoyed becoming boys during this summer. It would be so sick if you came back next year. I’m already so hype for next summer. I hope Avoda never changes!

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NIMROD ELLA BUNK 9, SC, HEAD OF WILDERNESS - CRUSADER OF THE ISRAELI BUNK-O For my first year here at camp, I didn’t know what to expect, but surely I didn’t foresee the amount of experiences I was gonna go through. Even though it wasn’t easy at times (it never was) I wouldn’t change a thing about my time spent here. This is honestly the best place on earth, it’s a place where you can evolve as a man in a nurturing environment in the best way possible. Bunk 9: I’ll always remember you guys. Danel & Gorno: I couldn’t ask for better Co’s. Theo: You’re the boy, thank you for always being a vibe. Ryan: Thank you for “coaching” me in the ways of Avoda. Gary: I’ll always cherish the talks we shared about “old-guys” music. Borky: See you tomorrow for first period soccer Dot Dots...I have no idea what’s happening...how did I get here...pally rally...batman is always watching...check my playlist...all hail the lord of the board...split on threes

SAM GORNSTEIN BUNK 9, JC, 2K2114, TENNIS TEAM COACH, CW ASSISTANT HEAD JUDGE It’s hard to believe my 10th summer at Avoda is coming to a close. However, this summer has been far and away the best one that I’ve had so far on the shores of Tispaquin. I’ve had the opportunity to strengthen old friendships and create new meaningful ones, all while having the most fun possible at the job.

2K2114: Can’t believe we finally made it to the staff boys. This year has been a wild ride and I think we’ve all gotten so much closer because of it. I really hope I get to spend more summers with you guys, and I couldn’t ask for a better group of people. Darnel and Nimi: Thanks for holding down the fort with me this year. While it certainly wasn’t the easiest job, we pulled through. Bunk 9: While we got off to a pretty rough start, I can confidently say now that you guys are ready to become leaders of this camp. I’ve really enjoyed watching you guys grow as both people and a 14, and had a blast being your counselor. Stein: Thanks for finally coming back bro. WashU ain’t ready for us. Vexler and Alex: Let’s have a week boys.

We’ll show them why pink always wins. Bennay: Glad you finally got shafted. Welcome to the club. Can’t wait to watch Robocop with you. Avery: Shoutout to pennies and tickleball Gaby: Thanks for the cut.

Hopefully it’ll raise me up the hierarchy.

DANEL ROZMAN BUNK 9, JC, 2K2114, HEAD OF MAKERSPACE And just like that, another summer at Avoda is over. Being on staff this year felt surreal as it doesn’t fully hit until the summer is officially over. It feels like just yesterday I was leaving home to drive down Gibbs once again ready for pre-camp, now I’m getting ready to leave this place for another 10 months. Going into this year I was still debating if I would come back for another year after this, but from having to figure out how to run Makerspace from the ground up to seemingly reffing Polo every first period, this summer will never be forgotten and without even a shadow of a doubt I know I will be coming back next year.

This place is magical and now with my 5th summer in the books I can’t wait for my 6th. I can’t imagine a summer without this place. 2K2114: We finally made it on staff and I’m so glad to be able to call you my brothers, I wouldn’t want to spend my summer with anyone else. Bunk 9: Thank you for the crazy summer, there wasn’t a dull moment with you guys and I can’t wait to watch you all grow as people and athletes. Gorno: First year as counselors and I couldn’t have asked for a better co, to many more years on staff Peljo: Thank you for all the wild rides back to camp and the dunkin runs Borky: We’ll have our 1v1 soon… just don’t be breaking your hand again

STAFF PROFILES 113

GRIFFIN BLOOMSTEIN BUNK 10, SC, 2K2014, SR. SOFTBALL COACH Remember that camp is like a pizza. I forget what the analogy was but it was important. I’ll add that even if you don’t get the toppings you wanted, still make the most of it and I tried to. This place is awesome and nothing comes close. 2k20: Started with a bang let’s have this final week be just as fun Bunk 10: Y’all some goons. Go beat 14 in deadzone next year. It’s up to you guys to unite as a whole, no counselor or older bunk can do that. If you do, you’ll have so much more fun at camp. Idan: They let us run it back and I’d have it no other way. Theo: You’re the boss, keep these kids in shape next year Avoda: Who knows what’s ahead. If this is the end, there’s nothing I’d change.

IDAN GUBENKO BUNK 10 Coming back for a second year at camp Avoda as an Israeli counselor is a surreal experience, because this time instead of feeling out the American culture and camp as a whole, this time I was back in camp because I fell in love with it. The past year has been extremely challenging for the Israeli nation, I just wish everyone had a place like camp, somewhere they could feel free, safe, and have fun. Bunk 10: This is my second summer with most of you guys, it’s great seeing you guys grow up so quickly as a 14 and as people. All the way to the docks, and back. Griffin: Greatest comeback of all time, we absolutely killed it this summer. Keep swipin’ Theo: Thank you for bringing so much positivity, respect, happiness and authenticity to our bunk. I learned a lot from you, best woodchopper in the west. Israeli Staff: As head of Israelis, thank you for holding my hand all the way. I needed that. Even though you all gave me a hard time. Cooper: Manifestation is in full effect. Thank you for everything, I really don’t know what I would’ve done without you this summer. Let’s have the next one even crazier. Admin: Thank you for taking care of me when I needed, finding solutions to my problems, and always reminding me that I’m just having a bad day and things aren’t so bad as they seem.

THEO KLEINMANN BUNK 10, JC, WOODSHOP INSTRUCTOR After unfortunately missing last summer, coming back to camp was such an incredible feeling.

This place has been a part of my life for a long time but this summer has been the best by far, being able to imprint the values and lessons that were taught to me as a camper, to my campers is a privilege I cannot begin to describe. There is no other place I would rather spend my summer.

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ADIN SILVA BUNK 12, SC, 2K1814 Another summer for the books. This summer went by the fastest by far. It’s been a great run at camp and I’m blessed for every year I’ve been able to spend here. 2k18: You guys never fail to put a smile on my face. So glad I was able to become your brother. All other staff: keep the traditions alive and keep using the Liz and lot. Chuck and Reese: It’s been a pleasure being with both of you as co-counselors for a second summer. Bunk 12: You guys were a great bunk this year, I hope your 14 year is even better. White Phoenix: Should’ve won that, we let it get away from us. Wouldn’t have rather been on any other team. White Flame: I hope this week goes how I’m imaging it - with us winning everywhere and jumping in that lake. Avoda: Thank you for the last and best 10 years of my life. I wouldn’t be who I am without you.

REESE SOCK BUNK 12 Wow! I cannot believe how fast this summer has gone by but what an amazing summer it has been.

This place is so special and I’m so grateful to have found Avoda and spent 4 summers with all of you!

This place is truly one in a million and I hope you all come back as long as you possibly can.

Bunk 12: You guys are a small and rambunctious group of kids and it’s been so much fun being your counselor for the last two summers. Thank you guys for a fantastic summer, I loved going on the canoe trip with you boys and so proud of you guys for getting straight 10s on bunk clean up every day!

Hope you all have a great off season and I hope to see you all next summer! Waterfront staff: Thank you boys so much I could not have run the waterfront as safe and successfully without you guys, you guys are the best. Waterfront Staff=Best Staff. 2K18: Although I didn’t get to come here as a camper it’s been amazing being on staff with you guys and I am truly honored to be an honorary member of your 14. I’ve loved getting to know you guys and I hope we stay in touch over the year. Adin and Charlie: Thank you so much for being phenomenal cos it has been so much fun running bunk 12 with you guys. Truly a summer to remember hope to see you boys soon. Hope you all have an amazing off season and many more summers at Camp Avoda!

CHARLIE ZUKER BUNK 12, SC, GENERAL DARK KNIGHTS, GENERAL BLUE REVOLUTION Another great summer at the best place on earth, shoutout everyone for making it such a time wish Redry and Terc were back but what can you do. Dark Knights: What a ride we had, probably the most stressful day I’ve ever had at Avoda and it definitely took some years off my life but wouldn’t want to run it with anyone else, you truly made the whole experience 10 times better. Zack and Ty growing up being a camper with you and then being able to be your general might be the coolest full circle moment I’ve had while at camp. You guys led the team phenomenally and I’m so proud of u guys. Blue Revs: I’m so excited for what’s to come, it’s so lit that I got to build my staff from scratch and cannot wait to see what will we accomplish together. Leh ride Thadland: Best league team I’ve ever coached or been on. You guys worked so well together and made it so that we came out of most days 2-0. Chip soon.

STAFF PROFILES 115

ELI BLUMENSTEIN

BUNK 14, SC, 2K1814, CO-HEAD EA STAFF, CO-HEAD RAINY DAY STAFF, CO-HEAD WRESTLING COACH, CO-HEAD OF TRIPS, 2ND LT. WHITE FLAMES As my 13th summer comes to an end I would like to thank everyone that helped me this summer, the best summer at Camp Avoda. It is hard to believe that I am a 14 counselor, yet again. It’s an incredible honor to get once, let alone twice and something I would do a million times over. Each summer, while the people may look a little different, the experience is always the same. I get to spend another summer with my brothers and my closest friends. To see staff grow to such a large size this summer was truly amazing. I didn’t know how close I would become with the younger staff and I am confident these strong relationships will last forever. It is one of the saddest things I’ve had to experience to say I expect this to be my last summer. I hope there is some way, somehow that I can pull off another summer. But if this is it I’m proud to say that I made it my Bar Mitzvah year. This place has always and will always be my home and paradise. Shoutouts: Owen/Alex/Max: Being a 14 counselor with my best friends is something I dreamed of my whole life and for it to happen is truly amazing. I couldn’t ask for a better crew to spend my last summer with and I’m so glad we were all able to make it back for another summer. 2k1814: It’s so incredible that as 3 year SCs we still have 6 of us back and remain the best age group on staff. I’m glad I got to spend another summer with y’all. 2k2314: I’m so glad that I eventually got to be y’alls counselor this summer. I want to thank you guys for giving me an amazing summer and allowing me to try my best at giving you guys the best 14 year you could ask for. It was amazing watching you guys grow up from bunk 1 to bunk 14 and seeing how close and strong you guys got as a 14. I hope y’all enjoyed this summer and enjoyed having me as a counselor. I encourage all of you to come back next year, CIT year is truly something else. Remember that while the offseason may be fun, there is truly no place like Avoda and that will never change no matter what position you hold in camp.

Danny/Ethan/Nate: Glad to see you guys back for another another another last summer at camp. I guess I’ve probably written this same thing the past three years. Despite what you say I know you’ll all be back next year on some level since y’all refuse to leave. Younger Staff: You guys made staff so strong this summer by having a crazy amount of you back. It was incredible to see. I hope you guys all continue to come back because staff only gets better and is only as strong with you guys there. Thank you to all of Staff for making this summer amazing.

There’s no place like Avoda!

OWEN SHERMAN BUNK 14, SC, 2K1814, 1ST LT WHITE FLAMES, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR , SR HOOPS COACH The summers are too short. This is the greatest place in the world.

Alex, Los, Singer: Love you boys as always. Insane year, can’t believe I’ve gotten to spend so much time with you guys. Love laughing with you guys the most. 2024 Hall Of Fame baby.

Adin: Place wouldn’t be the same without you, love you brother. Chuck: Love you my guy, glad you still keep coming back even though your 14 dipped. Keep coming back. Danny “Unc” Blumenstein: Thanks for being here this summer, love you. Nate: Thanks for coming back this year, always great having you here love you brother. 2k20: You guys are a great group, love your energy, keep coming back.

2k21: One of the goat age groups fr. You guys are the future. Next 1814. 14: Unreal age group, always have been. Very happy I got to be y’all counselor and finish out your camper career with you guys. Come back as long as you can, you guys have a bright future ahead of you. Love all you guys.

White “Eighteen + Gaby & Aids” Flames: This staff is the absolute fire and I’m sure the team is as well. Gonna be an amazing week.

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ALEX SHIFMAN BUNK 14, SC, 2K1814, GENERAL WHITE FLAMES Gee wizz did this summer fly by or what. Another summer officially in the books! Avoda is such a special place, there is nothing else like it. Keep coming back. Bunk 14: I already knew this summer was going to be amazing before camp even started. You guys are such a great group of kids. Please keep coming back as long as you can - you will all be amazing on staff and will have such a good time. Shifman family: I’m so lucky to have had you all here. And you are all around, great people.

Bikini bottom: This team was so much fun. Sweet, sweet, sweet victory. Ethan: Best weekend warrior of all time. How has Boston still not been used with piano like that. Danny: Danibals crush cup so awesome having you back this summer. You’re not better than me at puck though talk to me once you can hit a Stelly save. Owen: The choy oy oy. So happy we could be co’s, this summer was amazing. Eli: Unreal summer, can’t wait to third wheel in the off season. Max: So sick we ran it back again. Please stay away from my bed. Adin: Love you baby, spike was the first of many legendary pulls in your future. White Flames: I know this team is about to be the fire. 2k18 best 14 out there, we running it one final time.

MAX SINGER BUNK 14, SC, CO-HEAD OF ROPES, GENERAL WHITE PHOENIX, 3RD LIEUTENANT WHITE FLAMES What a time it’s been at Avoda this summer. I can’t believe it’s over. This summer has been a roller coaster and I’m here for the ride. No place i would rather be than Avoda this summer. As it could be my last summer here, I am glad to have kept coming for this long and happy to do it with the undefeated 2k1814. Avoda is more than just a blast as camp teaches you plenty of life lessons you would not find in any other occupation, which is why I am lucky to have been able to come back all this time. 2k20: take 14 next year. You will not regret it. White Phoenix: Phoenix staff was one of the best staffs I have been apart of and wouldn’t change a single thing about it. We balanced the challenge and the booling at the same time. Phoenix know how to do it right. Drew whatever happens in the coming week I’ll never forget the birds. Adin: The true gator, thank you for running desert war with me. I couldn’t imagine picking someone else for that position. Already thinking about alumni weekend with you again. Eli: Carlos I’m very glad I got to spend a summer in the same bunk with you. I know we have been talking about this summer since we were campers and it’s finally come. Although it could be the last summer here, I’ll see you in 43 Standish. Alex: Back to back like back to back - drake - max. Alex another great year at Avoda, when is it not. Whoopty frickin do do. Owen: Sherm it’s been an electric summer in the back of 14! Been great being your co. Can’t wait for penn state brothaman. Chuck: So happy you came back this year. Very glad I was able to go against you in dw. Good luck in the next one. 2k2314: Sup boys. I’m very thankful to be your 14 counselor I hope y’all had a blast like I did. If there is any advice I could pass on it would be to come back as long as you can. The memories are priceless compared to the money. Jonny: Thanks for the gatorades White Flames: W coming soon Dot dots…Bro on my backpack …shakabra…if we turn on to Gibbs right now…Bug 101…

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Eli Glazer eliwglazer@gmail.com Newton, MA 617-504-2787 Larry Glazer larryglazer@gmail.com

Cy Greenblatt cymiles21@gmail.com Brooklyn, NY 516-316-3996 Robert Greenblatt rosebrt4@gmail.com

Joshua Goble Sparks, MD 410-903-8684 Mark Goble mgoble007@gmail.com

Tyler Groysman Framingham, MA 646-509-5412 Katherine Groysman kgroysman@gmail.com

Henry Gold henrygold@icloud.com Sharon, MA 617-755-0139 David Gold davidjoelgold@yahoo.com

Jacob Guzzi Needham, MA 617-610-5509 Heather Guzzi hdiamond@gmail.com

Hillel Goldberg hillel.goldberg@cesjds.org Silver Spring, MD 240-393-8603 Rachell Bitton rachellgoldberg@gmail.com Saadiah Goldberg saadiah.goldberg@cesjds.org Silver Spring, MD 240-393-8603 Rachell Bitton rachellgoldberg@gmail.com Tyler Goldberg goldberg_tyler@icloud.com NEEDHAM, MA 617-548-7622 Lauren Goldberg goldberg.s.david@gmail.com Benjamin Goldman Hudson, NH 617-455-7432 Gail Goldman Gail.goldman@zoho.com

Benjamin Gyimah bgyi3179@gmail.com Oceanside, CA 978-869-4769 Emily Gyimah emily_gyimah@yahoo.com David Haiut david.b.haiut@gmail.com Kfar Saba, +972544749248 Michal Haiut michal.haiut@gmail.com Justus Hall East Greenwich, RI 401-662-7506 Ashley Graham ashmikgra1226@gmail.com Asher Harwitz aharwitz996@gmail.com Wynnewood, PA 215-287-4961 Marcia Harwitz

Jordan Hass jordanhass43@gmail.com Orange, CT 203-535-2784 Lauren Hass laurenhass@hotmail.com Jason Hecht jasonahecht@gmail.com Needham, MA 617-833-3969 Robyn Glazier robynglazier@gmail.com George Heitin gaheitin@gmail.com Bedford, NY 646-872-3366 Ed Heitin ejheitin@gmail.com Henry Heitin hlheitin@gmail.com Bedford, NY 646-872-3366 Ed Heitin ejheitin@gmail.com Nathaniel Heitin neheitin@gmail.com Bedford, NY 646-872-3366 Ed Heitin ejheitin@gmail.com Tyler Hesser tylernhesser@gmail.com Needham, MA 312-203-5440 Rachel Hesser rachelhesser@gmail.com David Hicks davidlhicks99@gmail.com Chestnut Hill, MA 857-231-6892 Beth Hicks beth.hicks71@gmail.com Miles Hurwitz hurwitzmiles@gmail.com Newton, MA 617-645-3457 Freya Hurwitz freyahurwitz@gmail.com

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ADDRESS SECTION Jaxson Ignelzi jaxsonignelzi@icloud.com PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL 772-626-3682 Jessica Roselio jessicalynnroselio@gmail.com

Sam Kaplan samkaplan1126@icloud.com Needham, MA 617-519-5760 Jason Kaplan jason.kaplan@usa.net

Elias Krauss eliasskrauss@gmail.com Tel Aviv, Israel 917-714-5921 Gaia Krauss gaiamolco@gmail.com

Troy Leibovici troyleibo@gmail.com Hingham, MA 781-424-3646 Liat Leibovici liat.leibovici@verizon.net

Avner-Lev Israeli soccertistick368410@gmail.com New York, NY 917-620-5123 Jennifer Rosenberg rosie5768@gmail.com

Danny Karas dckaras@mrsdmail.org Middleton, MA 617-893-8807 Amy Karas aakaras@comcast.net

Liam Krauss Tel Aviv, Israel 917-714-5921 Gaia Krauss gaiamolco@gmail.com

Marcus Levin mhlevin616@gmail.com Needham, MA 617-680-6750 Rick Levin eric.d.levin@comcast.net

Ryan Jacoby bermanjacoby@gmail.com Natick, MA 617-823-4499 Melissa Jacoby melissa.jacoby@brighthorizons. com

Isaac Katz Chestnut Hill, MA 860-751-9414 Daniel Katz

Alan Jaffe alanmjaffe@icloud.com BARRINGTON, RI 401-265-3164 Debbi Jaffe dgjaffe1@gmail.com Max Jaffe Medfield, MA 617-645-1559 Ashleigh Jaffe ashleighjaffe@gmail.com Teddy Johnson Needham, MA 617-529-7331 Stephany Johnson stephanyjohnson328@gmail. com Bennett Kalish bennettkalish@gmail.com Needham, MA 415-613-3025 Doug Kalish d.kalish@hotmail.com Iddo Kalush Herzeliya, +6591268117 Tanya Kalush tanyak29@gmail.com

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Lucas Katz Needham, MA 671-447-0785 Edye Katz fineycats@gmail.com Jeremy Katzmann West Roxbury, MA 617-529-3138 Rachel Katzmann rachelkatzmann8@gmail.com Ari Keller Arlington, MA 617-947-6248 Melissa Keller melissabrody@hotmail.com David Khimatch Lexington, MA 415-745-4326 Dmitri Khimatch dima.khimatch@gmail.com Anton Khlystov bobkhlystov@gmail.com Sherborn, MA 617-775-3852 OLGA Logvina OLGASTYLIST@YAHOO.COM Fletcher Kimball Dover, MA 914-391-4936 Robin Daman rdaman18@gmail.com

Micah Krauss micahikrauss@gmail.com Tel Aviv, Israel 917-714-5921 Gaia Krauss gaiamolco@gmail.com Benjamin Kuritnik bkuritnik@icloud.com Chestnut hill, MA 857-445-8368 Ester Kuritnik esterkuritnik@gmail.com Gabriel Kurland kurlandgabriel@gmail.com Greenwich, NY 802-430-1332 Leslie Kurland leslie.kurland@becket.org Ari Landau arimaxlandau@gmail.com Newton, MA 617-480-1538 Erika Landau erikabg@yahoo.com Logan Layish Needham, MA 614-323-1494 Penny Layish pennylayish@hotmail.com Zack Leibman zackleibman@icloud.com Needham, MA 617-276-5074 Deena Leibman deenaleibman@gmail.com

Skylar Levin Stlevin616@gmail.com Needham, MA 617-680-6750 Rick Levin eric.d.levin@comcast.net Eli Levinson-Waldman Washington, DC 202-277-8735 Rachel l Levinson-Waldman rachel.b.levinson@gmail.com Jack Leviton Needham, MA 781-424-2484 Kimberly Leviton kimberly.brenner@gmail.com Sam Leviton samuel.leviton@gmail.com Lexington, MA 617-803-6321 Karyn Cohen karynrcohen@gmail.com Josh Levy northpolecn@gmail.com Boca Raton, FL 561-416-9603 Eric Levy elevy3@fau.edu Samuel Levy Boca Raton, FL 561-416-9603 Eric Levy elevy3@fau.edu

ADDRESS SECTION Matthew Liang Reading, MA 781-439-9554 Shirley Jia shirley_jxl@hotmail.com Landon Lifshey-Wu PufferfishPuff8@gmail.com Washington, DC 202-255-4288 Jennifer Wu 1jenniferwu@gmail.com Asher Liss Brookline, MA 617-480-7233 Avi Liss Simon Litovchick Sudbury, MA 617-510-5958 Angela Litovchick angela_litovchick@hotmail.com Oleksandr Lukashchuk Needham, MA 781-715-3867 Olesya Lukashchuk olesya.vytyaz@gmail.com Drew MacGilpin drewmac0505@yahoo.com West Hartford, CT 860-209-3310 Scott MacGilpin scottmacgilpin@comcast.net Ariel Makhnovsky Framingham, MA 617-953-5721 Julia Morgunova yuliasha@gmail.com Vladimir Mamaev Waltham, MA 617-549-9184 Ludmila Mamaeva mamaevaludmila1975@gmail. com Adam Mann mannadamc@gmail.com Lexington, MA 617-699-4853 Stacey Mann mannstaceyl@gmail.com

Jake Mann simonbakermann@gmail.com Needham, MA 617-640-3535 Stacey Faneuil staceyfaneuil@gmail.com Tyler Mann tylermann410@gmail.com Needham, MA 617-640-3535 Stacey Faneuil staceyfaneuil@gmail.com Ethan Marcus RAMAT HASHARON, +972542372311 celina marcus celina@themarcon.com Evan Marmor Needham, MA 617-921-6481 Rachel Marmor Rrmarmor@gmail.com Benjamin Maron benjmaron@gmail.com Needham, MA 617-694-9588 Wanda Camacho-Maron marunboyz@comcast.net Josh McGuire capecodturtle@gmail.com Forestdale, MA 617-306-7355 Jennifer McGuire jen100276@gmail.com Sam McGuire capecodshark2@gmail.com Forestdale, MA 617-306-7355 Jennifer McGuire jen100276@gmail.com Jay McNulty jaytmcnulty@gmail.com Framingham, MA 508-479-0330 Marla McNulty mcnulttiger@verizon.net

Benjamin Mello Brookline, MA 617-869-1910 Lauren Post Lauren_post@yahoo.com David Mello Brookline, MA 617-869-1910 Lauren Post Lauren_post@yahoo.com Ezra Metter Needham Heights, MA 617-990-4088 Katherine Metter katie.metter@gmail.com Ethan Mietla pencilsharpener2010@gmail. com Worcester, MA 508-615-2362 Emily Mantyla mantylae@gmail.com

Charles Muller charliemuller08@gmail.com Barrington, RI 401-441-4380 Dayna Safran daynamsm@yahoo.com Thomas Muro West Hartford, CT 860-726-8283 Rebecca Muro rebecca.stewart@hhchealth.org Ethan Musheyev joseph.musheyev@gmail.com Great Neck, NY 718-490-0075 Ester Borok ester.borok@gmail.com Zachary Musheyev Great Neck, NY 718-490-0075 Ester Borok ester.borok@gmail.com

Eli Miller Waban, MA 617-378-2417 Melissa Miller melissadibella@gmail.com

Cooper Nathan Marblehead, MA 781-576-9050 Bruce Nathan bnathan@gmail.com

Noah Mirucki Wellesley, MA 617-780-7073 Helen Livson hlivson@gmail.com

Andrew Nellis andrewnellis5@gmail.com Barrington, RI 401-714-7445 Catherine Nellis cschaefernellis@gmail.com

Theodor Monakhov Sherborn, MA 617-775-3852 OLGA Logvina OLGASTYLIST@YAHOO.COM Danny Mooney dannymooney2022@icloud.com Needham, MA 202-321-9437 Rachel Mooney rfleisig@gmail.com Gregory Movshovich Gregmov817@Gmail.com Natick, MA 617-699-5486 Lauren Movshovich lmirel@yahoo.com

Tyler Newton South Easton, MA 617-680-5016 Aileen Newton aileennewton17@gmail.com Lev Noble Levnoble@gmail.com Wayland, MA 203-215-8891 Avital Dagan-Noble avitaldagan@gmail.com

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ADDRESS SECTION Vladimir Oleinik volodimir.oleinik@gmail.com Framingham, MA 508-667-9669 Rimma Oleinik rimmaoleinik@gmail.com

Andrew Pelletier andrewpelletier06@gmail.com West Hartford, CT 860-716-7824 Yelena Pelletier pelletier.yelena@gmail.com

Ezra Pildis ezra.pildis@gmail.com Allentown, PA 610-428-3053 Megan Pildis meganfenselau@gmail.com

Jonathan Rubin jonnyrub08@gmail.com Franklin, MA 617-596-9029 Larry Rubin larry@swipeit.com

Vsevolod Oleinik vsevolodoleinik@gmail.com Framingham, MA 508-667-9669 Rimma Oleinik rimmaoleinik@gmail.com

Louis Pemstein Needham, MA 301-520-9509 Jessica Pemstein jessica.pemstein@gmail.com

Richard Pocius Kennebunk, ME 847-867-2341 Veronika Pocius veronika1@gmail.com

Roman Sabitov Framingham, MA 617-529-8809 Regina Sabitov rmsabitov@hotmail.com

Spencer Oransky Mission Viejo, CA 949-324-3446 Elissa Oransky elissa0273@yahoo.com

Jonny Peters jonnypgoal@gmail.com Holliston, MA 617-480-2396 Stephen Peters sipeters10@gmail.com

Asher Raub asoccerchamp3@gmail.com West Hartford, CT 516-312-8295 Joselyn Raub joselyngold@yahoo.com

Miles Sagalyn Concord, MA 646-483-6813 Amy Sagalyn amysagalyn@gmail.com

Isaak Orchowski isaak.orchowski@gmail.com Brookline, MA 617-519-6255 Noemi Greyzdorf ngreyzdorf@yahoo.com

Samuel Peters slaminsammy9@gmail.com Holliston, MA 617-480-2396 Stephen Peters sipeters10@gmail.com

Rio Reiter riojreiter@gmail.com HERTZELIA, +972544273333 karin graubard reiter karin.graubard@gmail.com

Rafael Paltis Braintree, MA 781-588-6640 Regina Paltis ReginaPaltis@gmail.com

David Petrie West Boylston, MA +17747019998 Victoriya Korleshchuk-Petrie olgaphoto@gmail.com

Jake Paltrowitz jakepaltrow@icloud.com Newton Center, MA 917-494-2033 Julie Black Gollob julieblackgollob@gmail.com

Frederick Petrie West Boylston, MA +17747019998 Victoriya Korleshchuk-Petrie olgaphoto@gmail.com

Avi Rochwerger arochwerger34@gmail.com Natick, MA 617-365-5153 Penni Rochwerger pennijill@gmail.com

Arthur Papanov marpas2000@gmail.com Lexington, MA 857-258-1959 Marina Papanova marycha@mail.ru Georgy Papanov Lexington, MA 857-258-1959 Marina Papanova marycha@mail.ru

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Eitan Phillips eitankphillips@gmail.com SIlver Spring, MD 240-437-7863 Rina Phillips rinabeth26@yahoo.com Jonah Phillips SIlver Spring, MD 240-437-7863 Rina Phillips rinabeth26@yahoo.com Matthew Piesman San Antonio, TX 210-569-9328 Elizabeth Glazier ejglazier@yahoo.com

Sam Rochwerger squidwardsam@gmail.com Natick, MA 617-365-5153 Penni Rochwerger pennijill@gmail.com Zac Rose zacrose77@gmail.com North Attleboro, MA 617-875-1885 Dawn Rose dawnalexas@yahoo.com Jake Rothstein rothsteinjake11@icloud.com West Hartford, CT 617-512-5909 Tara Rothstein tbl724@yahoo.com

Eli Saperia South Easton, MA 508-410-4528 Barry Saperia bsorth@comcast.net Xander Saperia South Easton, MA 508-410-4528 Barry Saperia bsorth@comcast.net David Satloff davidsatloff@icloud.com Chevy Chase, MD 202-445-8036 Robert Satloff rsatloff@gmail.com Avishai Schechner avischechner@icloud.com Needham, MA 617-835-4828 Ranen Schechner ranens@yahoo.com Jordan Schechner Needham, MA 847-530-7640 Nancy Schechner naspak@gmail.com Micah Schechner micahschechner@icloud.com Needham, MA 617-835-4828 Ranen Schechner ranens@yahoo.com

ADDRESS SECTION Tyler Schechner Needham, MA 847-530-7640 Nancy Schechner naspak@gmail.com Jacob Schiller Needham, MA 203-722-3242 Caryn Schiller clove24@gmail.com Sebastian Schneider Natick, MA 617-650-7728 Maru Fortuno marufortuno@gmail.com Jamie Schutzbank jschutzbank09@icloud.com North Andover, MA 978-884-5076 Jen Schutzbank jencreem@aol.com Max Shabashov maxshabashov11@gmail.com Newton, MA 617-513-7036 Diana Shabashov dianacohen1971@gmail.com Nathan Shabashov nathanshabashov@gmail.com Newton, MA 617-513-7036 Diana Shabashov dianacohen1971@gmail.com Nathaniel Shilman Stoughton, MA 781-956-5985 Stella Shilman stella.shilmanmba@gmail.com Samuel Shilman Stoughton, MA 781-956-5985 Stella Shilman stella.shilmanmba@gmail.com Cameron Sinay cameronsinay29@gmail.com Westport, CT 516-578-7525 Rachel Sinay rachel.sinay@gmail.com

Ethan Spickler ethanjamesdom@gmail.com Watertown, MA 617-610-8910 Carol Spickler carol@geoffanddrews.com Sam Starr Essex Junction, VT 802-881-4905 Jason Starr jstarrski@yahoo.com Avery Steiman Needham, MA 917-975-1724 Missy Jerome missysteiman@icloud.com Jacob Stein jacobs917@icloud.com Needham, MA 617-650-4145 Matt Stein mattstein@protonmail.com Leo Steindecker leo.steindecker@cesjds.org Chevy Chase, MD 202-841-4618 Beth Steindecker bmantz@washingtonanalysis. com Evan Stern Needham, MA 617-596-8249 Alyssa Stern alyssagilbert@yahoo.com Jasper Stone Steamboat Springs, CO 303-909-5353 Maia Stone maiadov@gmail.com Gabe Sulman gabriel.sulman@gmail.com Boston, MA 617-631-2150 Heidi Sulman hbsulman@gmail.com

Mark Turevskiy Chestnut Hill, MA 413-237-4482 Galina Davidyuk gadavidyuk@hotmail.com Eli Turgel eli.turgel712@icloud.com Needham, MA 617-256-7416 Charla Turgel charla@watkin.com Jeremy Turgel jeremy.turgel@icloud.com Needham, MA 617-256-7416 Charla Turgel charla@watkin.com Arlo Varga Brooklyn, NY 617-407-3547 Biana Varga biana.fay@gmail.com DJ Vetstein daniel.vetstein@gmail.com Ashland, MA 508-479-2213 Jeff Vetstein jvetter18@gmail.com

Daniel Weiner drwisnumberone@gmail.com Providence, RI 415-307-0623 Susan Weiner suzeweiner@gmail.com Jack Wexler jackwexler07@gmail.com Needham, MA 617-721-9922 Jamie Wexler jamiemarmor@hotmail.com Jesse Wexler Needham, MA 617-721-9922 Jamie Wexler jamiemarmor@hotmail.com Ezra Wilchins ewilchins@gmail.com Brooklyn, NY 917-716-1457 Rebecca Phillips rebecca.phillips@gmail.com Gregory Wurcel Needham Heights, MA 617-669-1819 NINA WURCEL nwurcel@gmail.com

Jeremy Vichniac jeremyvichniac@icloud.com Wellesley, MA 617-571-8058 Lexi Vichniac lexigo1118@hotmail.com

Nathan Zalvan nathanz330@verizon.net Lynnfield, MA 617- 233-6781 Rachel Zalvan rachelzalvan@verizon.net

Jake Wade Needham, MA Alyssa Wade Alyssa.fulton@gmail.com

Ethan Zuckerman Newton, MA 617-594-9766 Lisa Zuckerman lisazuckerman@me.com

Austin Weatherbee Brockton, MA 617-759-5438 Rachel Weatherbee rachel_shifman@yahoo.com Chase Weatherbee Brockton, MA 617-759-5438 Rachel Weatherbee rachel_shifman@yahoo.com

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staff ADDRESS SECTION Nathan Achildiyev Color War Support Norwood, MA achildiyevn@gmail.com

Julie Costa Office Manager Middleboro, MA jek1113@yahoo.com

Sam Gornstein Junior Counselor Lexington, MA sam.gornstein@gmail.com

Crystal Johstono Nurse Macon, GA Cjohstono.uab@gmail.com

Erwin Ruben Aguilar Guerrero Kitchen Staff Huamantla, Tlaxcala erng_1999@outlook.com

Joseph Cronin Facilities Manager Dighton, MA joec507@gmail.com

Idan Gubenko Senior Counselor idangubenko@gmail.com

Tzur Kahlon Senior Counselor tzurcahlon@gmail.com

Sagi Balas Senior Counselor Sagibalas@gmail.com

Lyn Cronin Office Manager Dighton, MA lyncess1@yahoo.com

Deena Guttin Social Media Director Providence, RI Deenaguttin@gmail.com

Avery Kalish Junior Counselor Needham, MA averyrkalish@gmail.com

Ronni Saltzman Guttin Director Glocester, RI ronni@campavoda.org

Alli Kaplan Nurse askaplan28@gmail.com

Ed Black Maintenance and Landscaping Middleboro, MA Griffin Bloomstein Senior Counselor Natick, MA mlbgnb@gmail.com Danny Blumenstein Program Coordinator Needham, MA drblumey77@yahoo.com Eli Blumenstein Senior Counselor Needham, MA eliblume39@yahoo.com David Borokhov Junior Counselor Newton, MA davidborokhov1@gmail.com Benjamin Burdetsky Senior Counselor Wakefield, MA burben35@gmail.com Drew Busny Senior Counselor Wellesley, MA dbusny@gmail.com Daniel Cantoral Venegas Kitchen Staff Puebla, Puebla daniel.isai81@gmail.com Martin Castro Zamudio Kitchen Staff Veracruz, Veracruz martin270604@gmail.com

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Tyler DeRosa Junior Counselor Orange, CT tyler.n.derosa@gmail.com Barbara Doucette Nurse Middleboro, MA Barbaradoucette6@gmail.com Leon Dyer Assistant Director Belmont, MA leondyer@campavoda.org

Alexander Hanover Junior Counselor Belvedere Tiburon, CA alexander.hanover@gmail.com Benny Hasenberg Junior Counselor Bethesda, MD benny.hasenberg@cesjds.org

Nimmy Ella Senior Counselor nimrodella11@gmail.com

Ethan Hass Junior Counselor Orange, CT ethanlh888@gmail.com

Jonatan Figueiras Hernandez Maintenance and Landscaping Mariano Escobedo, veracruz jona.f.h.98@gmail.com

Eric Hernandez Senior Counselor Needham, MA eric.0702@yahoo.com

Robyn Glazier Finance and Development Manager Needham, MA robynglazier@gmail.com

Roman Herrera Hernandez Kitchen Staff Xalapa, Veracruz romanhhdz@gmail.com

Gaby Goldberg Junior Counselor Silver Spring, MD gaby.goldberg@cesjds.org Nate Goldberg Program Coordinator Needham, MA nate.goldberg1@gmail.com

Brett Itchkow Senior Counselor Pompano Beach, FL brett.itchkow@gmail.com Max Jacoby Senior Counselor Natick, MA misaacjacoby@gmail.com

Jason Karas Senior Counselor Middleton, MA jbkar1204@gmail.com Abe Klein Photography Instructor Medford, MA abraham197377@gmail.com Theo Kleinmann Junior Counselor Berkeley, CA theokleinmann@icloud.com Ronnie Lapointe Maintenance Supervisor Middleboro, MA rojanlapointe@comcast.net Max Leavitt Senior Counselor Framingham, MA Max@kesame.com Alex Leibman Junior Counselor Needham, MA alexleibman@icloud.com Miguel Marquez Campos Kitchen Staff Ixtaczoquitlan, Veracruz angelcamposf@hotmail.com Julian Martineau Assistant Chef Northampton, MA julianm3407@icloud.com

staff ADDRESS SECTION Juan Martinez Kitchen Staff Mexquitic de Carmona, San Luis Potosi juanjomartinez544@gmail.com Mark Ocher Junior Counselor Newton Highlands, MA markosher61@gmail.com Sam Peljovich Junior Counselor Needham, MA scp241@students.needham. k12.ma.us Gary Rabinowitz Assistant Director Cranston, RI gary.rabinowitz@yahoo.com Diego Resendiz Zarate Kitchen Staff San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi diegozarate616@gmail.com Oscar Robles Soriano Maintenance and Landscaping Jiutepec, Morelos roblesoscar131@gmail.com Danel Rozman Junior Counselor Needham, MA danelrozman1@gmail.com

Scott Rubeck Head Chef Easthampton, MA rubeck2004@yahoo.com

Ethan Shifman Color War Administrator Needham, MA ethanshifman@yahoo.com

Samuel Schreiber Senior Counselor Rockville, MD sammyschreiber05@icloud.com

Ken Shifman Executive Director Needham, MA ken@campavoda.org

Isabella Shaw Nurse Middleboro, MA isabellashaw954@gmail.com

Adin Silva Senior Counselor New Bedford, MA adinsilva53@gmail.com

Roberta Shaw Head Nurse Middleboro, MA robertashaw72@gmail.com

Max Singer Senior Counselor Needham, MA maxwsinger@gmail.com

Sarah Shay Arts and Crafts Sharon, MA sarahshaydavidson@gmail.com

Cooper Sock Senior Counselor Providence, RI Coopersock@gmail.com

Owen Sherman Senior Counselor Westport, CT owenasherman@gmail.com

Reese Sock Senior Counselor Providence, RI Reese.sock@gmail.com

Alex Shifman Senior Counselor Needham, MA alexshifman20@gmail.com

Sharon Sock Yearbook Production Providence, RI sharonsock18@gmail.com

Matthew Steindecker Junior Counselor Chevy Chase, MD matthew.steindecker@gmail. com Hazael Valencia Perez Kitchen Staff Nogales, Veracruz hvalencia.hazaelvalencia@ gmail.com Max Veksler Junior Counselor Chevy Chase, MD Mveks2@gmail.com Ryan Wilkov Senior Counselor Riverwoods, IL ryanwilkov@gmail.com Charlie Zuker Senior Counselor Brookline, MA charlie.zuker@gmail.com

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