It is with great excitement and pride that I introduce the first issue of our relaunched print magazine, Drishat Shalom. The pages that follow reflect the vibrant, growing, and deeply connected community that defines Ramah Darom today. As we celebrate our 30th year, this feels like the perfect moment to capture where we are today and share our plans for the future.
As Board Chair, I have the privilege of witnessing firsthand the extraordinary breadth and depth of Ramah Darom’s impact. From our summer campers experiencing transformative Jewish living, to retreat participants finding renewal and meaning, to alumni and long-standing supporters who continue to shape our legacy, this community is as diverse as it is committed. Each of you plays a vital role in sustaining and strengthening us.
In February, the Board came together for our semi-annual Shabbaton on our Clayton campus, a gathering that left me feeling energized about Ramah Darom's future. The weekend showcased the very best of Ramah Darom: 120 teenagers together to celebrate Shabbat at the Delet Darom Teen Retreat, 76 members of small Jewish communities participating in our Southern Schmooze Shabbaton, and our Board engaged in thoughtful discussion on the strategic direction of Ramah Darom for the next 3-5 years. It was truly a remarkable moment of community!
Our Board is passionate about ensuring Ramah Darom remains a place of belonging, inspiration, and Jewish connection for all who enter its gates. The diversity of perspectives and expertise among us strengthens how we lead, with both vision and care. I continue to be inspired by the thoughtfulness this group brings to its work, and I’m confident we can steward the organization responsibly while also investing boldly in what’s ahead.
This magazine is one more way we hope to stay in touch with you. I invite you to flip through the pages and read the stories, celebrate our milestones, and be part of the ongoing journey of Ramah Darom. As we mark 30 years of impact, I am grateful for your partnership and look forward to all that we will build together in the years ahead.
Stacey Schefflin Slomka Board Chair, Ramah Darom
In the summer of 2001, my wife Sarah (Attermann) arrived at Ramah Darom for the very first time as a camper. Like so many who pass through our gates, she came for a summer experience, but what she left with was something much deeper: a connection to Jewish life, a sense of purpose, and a community that would stay with her long after the summer ended.
Today, more than two decades later, I have the profound privilege of serving as CEO of Ramah Darom and even more meaningfully, of watching our two young boys run freely across the very same campus that helped shape her story. For our family, Ramah Darom is not just where I work or where we eat delicious food or where we celebrate Jewish holidays. It is an integral part of our story, a physical manifestation of our Judaism and our home.
That personal connection is, in many ways, what Ramah Darom is all about. Yes, we are a summer camp. Yes, we are a retreat center. But at our core, we are a community—one that nurtures growth, builds lifelong relationships, and creates meaningful Jewish moments across generations. Whether it is a camper discovering independence through a role in the musical for the first time, a teen deepening their leadership skills by mentoring a younger camper, or an adult connecting with nature and themselves at a retreat, the impact of this place extends far beyond any single program or season.
That is why I am so excited to introduce Drishat Shalom, the Ramah Darom Magazine. This publication is intended to be far more than a collection of updates, but rather a window into the stories, people, and experiences that define Ramah Darom today. Within these pages, you will see the ripple effect of what happens here: the connections formed, the innovation we are pursuing, and the enduring sense of belonging that continues to grow year after year.
As we celebrate 30 years of Ramah Darom, I find myself both grateful for all that has come before and energized by what lies ahead. I believe passionately that our impact on the Jewish future is more important than ever.
Thank you for being part of this story.
Scott Topal CEO, Ramah Darom
Kayitz (Summer) 2026 Preview
By Anna Serviansky, Director, Camp Ramah Darom
As we prepare to open for our 30th summer, with our highest number of campers (some 812) in over 12 years, we reflect on all that makes Camp Ramah Darom the best place to spend a kayitz! Our campers and Camp alumni all share stories of transformational friendships, a sense of belonging, a commitment to the Jewish people, and an attachment to the beautiful nature that is Ramah Darom.
These days, Jewish leaders often talk about the importance of a summer at Jewish camp in
solidifying Jewish identity and creating a connection to Israel. It’s even better when the Jewish camp advocates specifically mention Ramah!
On Jonah Platt’s Being Jewish podcast, his guest, Daniel Lubetsky (of Shark Tank and KIND Snacks), said “Ramah is the solution to everything!” On top of the Jewish and Israel pieces, he mentioned that every kid he meets who went to Ramah has “good values” and is a “good human being!” We could not agree more that there is something special about the Ramah values that endure summer after summer.
If you look at our professional Camp Team, each one of us is an alumna of Camp Ramah Darom. For me, it was five formative summers as a college staff member; for others, it was many summers as
both campers and staff. Those Camp connections continue to nurture our relationship to Jewish community and the physical place that is our Camp. We are excited to be present to make our 30th summer the best yet — with memories and friendships to last.
Kayitz 2026 promises to be incredible. In addition to ruach (spirit) filled shira (singing), Havdallah, Yom Sport (shh, it won’t be cancelled), and all the regular favorites, we have some new things to enjoy. Our lakefront has been updated for tons of kef (fun)! Last summer, we opened the new obstacle course, docks, blob tower, and boats. This summer, our Wet Willie water slides will open, adding lots of action to one of the best spots at Camp!
Israeli rock band Daniel ve Jacobi will perform
concerts that showcase Israeli history through song. We’re bringing back our guest nature educator, reintroducing podcasting in an exciting new format, and making glass mezuzot for our cabins in a new kiln.
We will celebrate our 30th birthday in style each session with opportunities for the entire Camp to participate. There will be cake, activities, and a few special surprises for all to enjoy. We will conclude our 30th summer with Camp Alumni Mishpacha Weekend, welcoming alumni and their families back home to Ramah Darom for a classic Shabbat in 30525.
The Camp Team is excited to all be in our happy place as a strong Jewish community singing and dancing all kayitz long!
ISRAEL CONNECTION
Our Amazing Mishlachat
Each summer and throughout the year, Ramah Darom is proud to welcome our mishlachat—a delegation of staff from Israel who bring culture, perspective, and heart to our kehillah (community). What they share with our campers and staff is powerful. What they take with them is just as meaningful.
Or Moshe shares a message of pride and connection: “Be proud of who you are… Jewish identity is far more than a religion… it is about family, community, culture, and values… a deep sense of connection and responsibility for one another.”
For many, their time at Ramah Darom deepens their understanding of global Jewish life. As Chanan Shoshan reflects, “Working at Camp strengthened my understanding of the connection between Israelis and Jewish communities abroad… and how powerful personal encounters can be.”
Camp is also a place of personal growth and transformation. Talya Danino describes it as “the first place that was truly mine… where I found my own voice and strengths.”
For Michal Moshonov, it was life-changing: “Camp gave me more than a summer experience; it gave me my life partner and the beginning of the family we built together.”
Time and again, our mishlachat describes Ramah Darom as a second home. Aharon Levy calls it “a kind of family that I have outside of Israel,” while Hagar Amgar reflects on the experience as “a pure Jewish mosaic that changed my life for the better.”
Their stories are a powerful reminder that Ramah Darom is more than a place—it’s a global Jewish community built on connection, pride, and belonging.
“ Ramah Darom is not ‘just’ a summer camp. These year-round programs are a community to love and experience all their own— something for every age and every stage. And now, for us, someplace we know we’ll return to again and again.”
Ramah Darom Retreat Center
A year of connections, growth & joyful Jewish community
By Eliana Leader, Director, Ramah Darom Retreat Center
This retreat season reminded us, again and again, why gathering in community matters.
More than 1,600 participants joined us on campus for a season filled with standout moments: Winter Break Family Camp hit record attendance of over 330 participants for the second year running; our Passover Retreat filled our campus with over 400 participants; and nearly 100 alumni returned for a meaningful and joyful Machzor Gimel reunion. At B’teavon, our new Teen Track brought intergenerational cooking to life in exciting new ways. We’re closing the season in true Ramah Darom fashion with LimmudFest over Shavuot, a partnership
with Limmud North America that also brings our summer camp senior leadership into the celebration.
Nearly 2,800 rental guests joined us over the course of the year, including several weekends when multiple retreats ran simultaneously. Behind the scenes, our operations and hospitality teams made it all possible.
Looking ahead, our upcoming retreat season will have something for everybody!
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RAMAH DAROM RETREAT CENTER
2026-2027 Year-Round Programs
Camp Alumni
Mishpacha Weekend
September 4–7, 2026
Calling all past summer campers and staff! Mishpacha Weekend is your chance to come back to the 30525 for a fun-filled, family-friendly Labor Day Weekend, celebrating 30 incredible summers. Designed for alumni and their families, this retreat is all about sharing the magic of Camp with the next generation—singing, playing, exploring, and laughing together from morning to bedtime.
Sukkot by the Lake
September 25–28, 2026
Looking for a meaningful family Sukkot celebration? Join us for a relaxed, intimate retreat designed for connection—time to be with your family, celebrate in community, and fully enjoy Sukkot. From beautiful sukkot with lake views to delicious holiday meals and engaging programming for all ages, we’ll take care of everything.
Jewish Women’s Getaway
November 8–11, 2026
Discover community, express your creativity, and enjoy inspiring sessions with women of all ages from across the country. This weekday retreat blends connection and fun with a dynamic mix of activities, outdoor adventure, immersive tracks, delicious cuisine, comfortable accommodations, and beautiful surroundings. Return home feeling refreshed, inspired, and energized.
Winter Break Family Camp
December 29, 2026 –January 3, 2027
Experience Camp as a family during this 5-night, all-inclusive winter vacation. Rest, play, and learn with new and old friends while we take care of the cooking, entertainment, and New Year’s celebration. Kids enjoy adventures with counselors while adults recharge—then come back together for family fun.
Southern Schmooze Shabbaton
February 5–7, 2027
Bringing together smaller synagogues and Jewish communities across the Southeast, this retreat celebrates Jewish life in a meaningful and collaborative way. Connect within your own congregation while building relationships across the region. Please note: this retreat is exclusively for partnering synagogues and communities.
Delet Darom Teen Retreat
February 5–7, 2027
High school teens, this one is for you! Get ready for an unforgettable Shabbaton of ruach, learning, and fun surprises at Ramah Darom. For grades 9–12, this retreat brings together Jewish teens from across the region to build new friendships, deepen their Jewish identity, and be part of a vibrant, welcoming community.
Book It To Shabbat
March 5–7, 2027
Designed in partnership with PJ Library Atlanta, this fun-filled weekend is perfect for families with children ages 6 and under. Jewish values come to life through campstyle activities, engaging storytelling, singing, dancing, and hands-on exploration. Enjoy a magical Shabbat experience alongside joyful, playbased programming created especially for young families.
B’teavon To Go
Stay tuned for dates & locations
Join us for dynamic learning, delicious recipes, and inspired cooking at one-day pop-ups around the country. Beloved B’teavon presenters will join local culinary talent to create unique, place-based experiences rooted in Jewish tradition.
Save the date: February 11–14, 2028, for B’teavon back in the North Georgia mountains at Ramah Darom.
Passover Retreat
April 20–30, 2027
Immerse yourself in a 10-day, allinclusive Passover experience that blends meaningful holiday observance, exceptional hospitality, and the rhythms of nature. Enjoy delicious kosher-for-Passover cuisine and rich learning with diverse scholars, artists, and educators. Balance your days with outdoor adventure, creative arts, and relaxation, while children enjoy daily Kids Camp.
LimmudFest
September 3-6, 2027
Created in partnership with Limmud North America, this vibrant familyfriendly celebration of Jewish life brings together hundreds of Jews of all ages and backgrounds to learn, share, explore, connect, and enjoy.
Host your next gathering at Ramah Darom’s 185-acre North Georgia mountain playground, featuring a picturesque waterfall, private lake, sports courts, challenge courses, and unique meeting spaces—all designed to inspire community, connection, and adventure. Your guests will enjoy comfortable accommodations, delicious kosher cuisine prepared under the rabbinic supervision of the Atlanta Kashruth Commission, Southern-style hachnasat orchim (hospitality), and all our campus has to offer.
The Camp Ramah Darom Alumni Association (CRDAA) seeks to further enrich the lives of Ramah Darom alumni through social events, educational and religious programming, fundraising initiatives, career resources, and networking opportunities. At its core, CRDAA is dedicated to fostering lifelong connections between alumni, Judaism, and Ramah Darom.
CRDAA is led by a dedicated Committee that works in close partnership to ensure alumni engagement remains a central priority. The Committee meets monthly to guide the vision and strategy of the organization, including the creation and publication of the quarterly newsletter, The Hill Times, which highlights alumni stories, celebrates simchas, and keeps the community connected to Camp.
Together, the Committee collaborates to plan annual in-person gatherings, distribute micro-grants that empower alumni to organize their own programs, and develop creative social media and fundraising initiatives. This partnership model allows for both strategic leadership and grassroots creativity.
As of this year, CRDAA Committee members also serve on committees of the Ramah Darom Inc. Board. This structure creates a meaningful leadership pipeline and ensures that the voices and perspectives of young alumni are represented at the highest levels of Camp leadership.
CRDAA Committee
SPRING 2026
Daniel LeVine (Gesher ‘07)
President & Treasurer
Joe Lustig (Gesher ‘06)
The Hill Times Co-Chair
Michael Sherman (Gesher ‘17)
The Hill Times Co-Chair
Aaron Adams (Gesher ‘07)
Merchandise Chair & Camp Liaison
Naomi LeVine Wasserman (Gesher ‘10)
Social Media Chair
Committee Members
Sam Bernstein (Gesher ‘17)
Hannah Feldstein (Gesher ‘18)
Arielle Frank (Gesher ‘17)
Hannah Mayer (Gesher ‘16)
Alumni Spotlight
We are thrilled to welcome Rebecca (Leibowitz) Wasserstrom, Gesher 2005, to our professional year-round team!
My own Ramah Darom story began at Family Camp in 1999, and like many of you, what started as a single moment went on to make a huge impact on my life. Over the years, Ramah Darom has been a source of friendship, personal growth, and Jewish joy for thousands. My own experience as a camper and counselor in the Blue Ridge Mountains are what led me to this role just a few months ago.
As Chief Development Officer, I focus on strengthening those connections year-round and across every stage of life. Whether you’re a current camper, parent, retreat participant, or someone who hasn’t been back in years, we want Ramah Darom to always feel like home.
There’s a lot ahead—new ways to stay involved, more opportunities to reconnect (including our Mishpacha Alumni Family Weekend this September), and continued efforts to welcome more people into our community.
If Ramah Darom has been a part of your story, I’d love to hear from you!
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Alumni Simchas
It gives us great joy to celebrate the following simchas and say Mazal Tov to the following Daromniks.*
ENGAGEMENTS
Sam Bernstein (’17) & Liana Slomka (’16) 1
Cole Deutch (’15) & Elliana Sinykin
Aviva Edrich (’15) & Cole Smith
Avery Frank (’14) & Zachary Malis
Maddi Frank (’10) & Jim Skala
Kerri Fogel (’11) & Andrew Jared
Mitchell Himmel (’08) & Lexi Glicksman
Gabriel Ivker (’15) & Josie Rothschild
Talia Mayden (’10) & Daniel Stigall
Joey Plotkin (’15) & Abby Zilberman
Daniel Silberwasser (’10) & Lilly Claar
Izzy Williams (’14) & Gabe Shindnes
Allie Zieper (‘17) & Chloe Schwipper
MARRIAGES
Erin Beiner (’12) & Cooper Boyar
Teddy Egers (’08) & Rebecca Papilsky (’12) 2
Jonah Greene (’14) & Maya Lazarus
Noa Havivi (’11) & Andy Siegel
Shira Kitay (’12) & Gabriel Mechali
Amanda Levin (’10) & Mike Warman
Logan Miller (’13) & Mara Soverinsky
Emily Morris (’16) & Brent Hirsch
Caleb Rader (’13) & Jess Barnoy
Zach Rich (’13) & Brad Hodgson
Rosalie Shays (’10) & Mark Leibowitz
Allison Sherman (’13) & Ayala Wasser (’07) 4
Danit Silberman (’16) & Jack Liss
Lily Weinstein (’19) & Amitai Tokayer
BABIES
Michelle & Josh (’12) Blum – Danielle (Dani) Aria
Kayla (Boxenbaum) (’13) & Daniel Miller
– Etta Bracha
David Deerson (’07) & Mimi Fuchs – Zev
Michelle (Feldman) (’09) & Moshe Siegel
– Rachel Chava
Noah Firestone (’15) & Shayna Goldstein – Meira Jo
Michelle Goldenberg (’06) & Tim Middleton
– Henry Felix
Sydney (Goredetsky) (’08) & Steven Rubin
– Madi Summer
Shelley Greenspan (’06) & Reuben Smith
Vaughan – Aviva Ester
Sarah Hitt (‘10) & Yoni Scharf (‘09) – Ezra Lavi
Julia (Lustig) (’07) & Mike Weiss (’08) 3
– Ezra Joey
Stacy (Mehler) (’07) & David Valancy – Eve Palmer
Lauren (Reingold) (’08) & David Goodless (’07)
– Addison Layla
Wendy (Schauben) (’07) & Jake Metsky
– Nate Simon
Shoshana Segal-Miller (’13) & Jacob Pardo
– Jonah Nissan
Julia & Aaron (’10) Silberman – Reece Jonah
Marc & Lisa Silberstein – Lyla Paige
Tara (Solom) (’03) & Brandon Shearin – Lennon Rai
Melissa (Stern) (’06) & Dan Stewart – Landon Lake
Avra Wacks (’07) & Evan Perlmutter – Miles Reid
Shira (Wasser) ’09 & Aaron Wallach – Kobi Mo
Emily Goldberg Winer (’11) & Jonah Winer
– Emunah Leila
Alexa (Winter) (’08) & Zach Rifkin
– Andrew (AJ) Jordan
Monica & Zach (’12) Wolf – Zoe
MORE
Jacob Chernin (’22) Representing Team USA at the Maccabi Games
Double Darom couples
September 2025 – April 2026
Announcements, News, Good & Welfare + More!
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“ Four years in, and it just keeps getting better and better. We left nourished and inspired.”
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“ Jewish summer camp was my first love. Watching my family and friends fall in love with it—and claim it as theirs—is something else entirely. I am pinching myself that this place exists. We are so fortunate.”
See the impact of your generosity directly from the campers whose lives you’ve helped shape.
Donor Recognition
Holly Resnick
Brienna & Thad Ribner
Kelly & Craig Richman
Amy Ripps
Drs. Lori & Barry Ripps
Jolie & Dr. Harold Rivner
Maggie & Zach Robbins
Amy & Evan Robinson
Judy & Shai Robkin
Valerie Root Wolpe & Dr. Paul Wolpe
Lisa & David Rosen
Sarah & Chad Rosen
Rabbi Shira Rosenblum
Brooke & Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal
Rachel Rosenthal
Emily & Erik Rostholder
Gabe Roth
Jessica Roth
Jon Rothbard
Wendy & Dr. Mark Rothman
Lisa & Blair Rothstein
Janet & Paul Rubin
Bonnie & Harold Rubinstein
Dafna & Neil Rubinstein
Ellie & Noah Rubinstein
Erma & Steven Ruffkess
Dr. Linda Sacks & Stephen Sacks
Diane & Robert Salamon
Anita & Andy Salzberg
Sydney & Jonathan Samuels
The Sandelman Foundation
Michelle & Shahar Sapir
Adi Schaeffer
Kate & Danny Schaffzin
Dawn & David Schakett
Donna Scherling
Leora & Asher Schlusselberg
Jodi Schneider
Rachel Schonwetter
Sara Schonwetter
Drs. Bebe & Michael Schulman
Cyndi & Ben Schulman
Marla Schwartz
Shira & Jeremy Schwartz
Terry & Ed Schwartz
Marilyn Schwartzman
Andrea Seitzman-Siegel & Dr. Marc Siegel
Anna & Danny Serviansky
Lily & David Serviansky
Dr. Rachel Seymour & Andrew Korczynski
Eileen Sherman & Eric Singer
Michael Sherman
Fay Ann & Scott Sherris
Lisa & Bill Sholk
Dr. Gabriela Siegel & Dr. Morris Benveniste
Jennifer Siegel
Dr. Abbe & Luis Silberwasser
Amy Silverman
Cheryl & Dr. Paul Simonoff
Arlene & Richard Sirlin
Stacey & Ira Slomka
Dr. Tamara & Adam Smith
Gary Snyder
Scott Solomon
Carly & Adam Sonenshine
Sara & Gadi Soued
Jessica & Dr. Aaron Soufer
Leah Spellberg & Jeremy Brown
Gail & Ephraim Spielman
Jennifer Spielman
Yael & Eli Spielman
Jenise & Henry Spil
Hannah & Kyle Spinrad
Sandy Starkman & Larry Pachter
Anna & Aaron Steeg
Anita & Jeffrey Stein
Vanessa & Jonathan Stein
Sara & Dr. Louis Stern
Leah & Michael Stinson
Leah Stolar & Bruce Kessler
Laurie Sukel
Denise & Alan Sussman
Emily Swerdloff &
Jonathan Friedman
Drs. Nirit & Marc Swerdloff
Melinda & Avi Tansman
Joanna Tavares
Tyrette Tebbi
Barbara Teichman
Rabbi Susan Tendler & Ross Sadoff
Shirlee Tevet & Harlan Cohen
Ronette & Adam Throne
Susan Ticker & Hazzan Henry Rosenblum
Beth Tieman-Feldstein & Jeff Feldstein
Toleo Foundation
Andrew Topal
Sarah & Scott Topal
Alisa Topor
Rabbi Danielle Upbin & Rabbi David Weizman
Elissa & Moshe Vessal
The Wachter Family
Sara Wagschal & Jay Elinsky
Rae & Dr. Paul Wallach
Rachel & Dr. Joshua Wallenstein
Amy Wasser
Ayala Wasser & Allison Sherman
Rebecca & Aaron Wasserstrom
Melanie Weber
Samantha & David Weidenbaum
Jodie Weil
Karen & Dr. Howard Weil
Lauren & Michael Weinberger
Hannah Weinberger Spielman & Jeremy Spielman
Rebecca Weiner Green
Linda & Michael Weinroth
Heather & Phil Weinstein
Leah Weintraub & Greg Adams
Rebecca & Rabbi Philip Weintraub
Patty & Matt Weiss
Melissa & Rabbi Michael Werbow
Sara & Bruce Werner
Melinda & Dr. Steve Wertheim
Naomi Wetmore
Olivia & Cory Yeffet
The Zalik Foundation
Ronnie & Howard Zandman
Phyllis & Dr. Edward Zissman
Add your name to our growing list of supporters.
Every effort was made to correctly list donor names. If your gift was omitted or listed incorrectly, please email us at donate@ramahdarom.org.
Program Center
Mountainside entrance
Kadima! Campaign
Building the Future of Ramah Darom
Deborah Abrams
Elisia Abrams Blatt & Keath Blatt
Rose & Victor Ackermann
Dorit Adams
Rachel Ripps & Aaron Adams
Katharine & Gabe Altman
Michael Appel
Dorita & Dr. Hal Arnold
Miriam Aronin & David Schwartz
Leah Avni
Lois & Jay Barcus
Marni & Daniel Bekerman
Noam Bendavid
Snait & Dr. Gil Ben-Herut
Tamara Benyamini
Cathy & Fred Berkowitz
Rebecca Berlin
Glenda & Brian Bernhardt
Sam Bernstein
The Bilu Family
Ilana & Perry Birbrager
Jessica Birch
Rebecca Birch
Heather & Justin Blake
Adam Blue
Arielle Blumenthal
Elaine & Dr. Jerome Blumenthal
Colin Bookman
Hillary Bressler
Adrienne & Julian Brook
Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of donors, the Kadima! Campaign has surpassed an $8 million milestone, transforming our campus—from the new Program Center to a rejuvenated waterfront, and soon, the Mayer “Bubba” Mitchell Campus. Lead donors, with gifts of $1,800 or more, will be recognized in a permanent display in the Program Center, thoughtfully crafted from wood native to the region and materials salvaged from the Beit Am Katan, Ramah Darom’s original dining hall.
Emily Brothman
Deanne Brown
Lisa & Barry Bukstein
Victoria & Jason Cathcart
Mili Cattan
Shoshana Cenker
Susie & Mark Charendoff
The Charles & Esther L. Kimerling Charitable Foundation
Dr. Lisa Clewner-Newman & Simon Newman
Angela & Tal Cohen
Nicole & Adam Cohen
Aliza & Brad Cohn
Congregation Beth Shalom
Sisterhood
Elliot Corenblum
Cory Crance
Allison Davis
Elizabeth Davis & Abbie, Miriam & Benjamin Barkan
Greta Deerson Rosen & Mike Rosen
Alec Delaney
Gabrielle Deutch
Deutsch, Edwards & Estrin Families
Robyn Diamond & Robert LaBarge
Tammy Dolgen & Sergio Bicas
Sam Dressler
Melissa & Dr. Stanley Dubinsky
DuBow Family Foundation
Drone view
Porch view
Hannah & Daniel Dunkelberger
Kenneth Ellner
The Estate of Gerald Golden
Lisa Estrin & Matthew Goldenberg
Joshua Feig
Michelle Feldman
Rachel & Jason Feldman
Ethan Fine
Suzanne & Eric Fine
Julie & Leron Finger
Leah & Michael Fingerman
Joella Fink
Brandice Finke
Foundation for Jewish Camp & The Gottesman Fund
Foundation for Jewish Camp’s Yashar Initiative funded by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
Diane & Alan Franco
Debra & Anthony Franklin
Noreen & Michael Friedman
Beth Gamulka & Wally Levitt
Marc Gary
Marci Gelman & Joel Silvershein
Hannah Gilman
Phyllis Ginsberg & Irving Stacy
Rachel Gold & Rabbi Daniel Kaiman
Barbara Goldberg
Julia Goldberg
Goldring Family Foundation
Michelle Fox & Adam Rosenfeld
Debra & David Goldschmidt
Blair & Jeffrey Goldsmith
Marcia Goldstein & Fred Levick
Penny & Dr. Steven Goldstein
Jennifer Gordon
Stacy & Todd Gorelick
Ilana Gorod
Nancy & Randy Gorod
Natan Gorod
Reena, Uri, Ami & Eli Gorodzinsky
Benjamin Greyber
Judy Groner & Ronald Eisenberg
Rose & Alan Gross
Drs. Millie & Daniel Grossberg
Shira & Evan Hahn
Anat Hakim & Martin Sweet
Mimi Hall & Russell Gottschalk
Jacob Hamburger
Lynn Handmacher Chanin & Butch Fowler
Ariella Hanker & Lior Klirs
Heather & Jared Haubenstock
Laura & Ari Hausman
Rabbi Eliezer J. Havivi
Noa Havivi & Andy Siegel
Yonina & Nadav Havivi
Eliza Heller
Wendy & Rabbi Joshua Heller
Lindsey Heller Miller & Graham Miller
Barbara & Dr. Sanford H. Herman
Frances Hoffen
Linda & Michael Hoffenberg
Allan Horn
Daniela & Ralph Horn
Edith & Bruce Horovitz
Cheryl & Jamie Howell
Daniele Hurwitz
Immerman Foundation
Raphael Ivker
JCamp 180®, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation
Barbara Kabatznik
Emily & Rabbi Ari Kaiman
Rachel Kaiser
Judy & Michael Kapiloff
Nicole & Matt Kaplan
Rachel Kaplan & Gregory Lawrence
Leo Karp
Andrea Kass Graham & Josh Graham
Peggy & Don Kelly
Eliana & Rabbi Judah Kerbel
Micha Kerbel
Maya Kiel & Tal Havivi
Brad Kirschner
Dana & Joshua Kirschner
Amy & Gary Knopf
Marcie & Dr. Barry Koffler
Margalit & Caleb Koffler
Dr. Janet Kolodner
Elise & Jaime Kosofsky
Laurel & Michael Krausman
Carol & Mark Kreditor
Mack Krell
Sheri & Jimmy Krell
Benjamin Krieger
Lori & Ron Kirschner
Elaine & David Krueger
Jerald J. Labovitz
Valerie & Adam Landa
Julie Lascar & Daniel Havivi
Lyndsay Leach
Robyn Leach
Eliana Leader
Avi Leavitt
Rabbi Keilah Lebell & Rabbi Samuel Rotenberg
Alison, Alan, Arthur, Abe & Levi Lebovitz
Lauren & Michael Lebovitz
Legacy Heritage Fund
Vanessa & Adam Leibowitz
The Leon Levine Foundation
Alison & Mark Lerner
Susan & Eric Lerner
Barbara z”l & Jerome Levin
Daniel LeVine
Lida LeVine
Naomi LeVine Wasserman & Daniel Wasserman
Susan & Dr. Steven LeVine
Susan Levitas & Jake Schwartz
Elliot Levy
Alexandra Lieberman
Chaim Lieberperson
Julia & Arin Lipman
Elise Lipoff Mayer & Jonathan Mayer
Susan & Rabbi Jonathan Lubliner
Dani & Ryan Luft
Noah Luskey
Rabbi Jacob & Joanne Luski & Family
Claire & Jonathan Lustig
Joseph Lustig
Sarah Lustig
Benjamin Mangel
Anya Manning & Rabbi Elie Lehmann
Eli Mansbach
The Marcus Foundation
Amy & David Margolis
Noah Marks
Vivien Maurice
Barbara & Ted Mayden
Maureen McManus
Herbert Meisler z"l
Laura & Benjamin Meisler
Wet Willie Water Slides
Brea Meltzer
Debra & Scott Michaud
Claire, Julia, Dana, Rachel & Ben Miller
Lindy Miller & Jonathan Crane
Mitchell Family
Ilana & Jason Mittleman
Eliana Mitzmacher
Annie & Jonathan Mizrahi
Rachel & Dr. Craig Morgenthal
Marcy Morris
Deborah Musher & Rabbi Joe Menashe
Raina & Benjamin Nadler
Isanne & Dr. Kevin Ossey
Lauren & Graeme Ossey
Flora Oynick
Jessica Oynick
Susan Perlman
Jess & Noah Peskin
Jordan Phillips
Fran & Mark Pressman
Carrie & Brad Rabinowitz
Linda Radnor
Victoria & Derric Raggs
Ariella Reback & Rabbi Edward Bernstein
Elissa Reiskind
Jeremy Reiskind
Laurie & Dr. Marc Reiskind
Holly Resnick
Zachary Rich
Emily & Jakob Rich-Levin
Drs. Lori & Barry Ripps
Jolie & Dr. Harold Rivner
Maggie & Zach Robbins
The Robert Russell Memorial Foundation
Amy & Evan Robinson
Ethan Robinson
Lisa & David Rosen
Rabbi Dr. Dan A. Rosenberg
Hanna Rosenfeld
Sharon & Jed Rosenfeld
Rachel Rosenthal
Emily & Erik Rostholder
Gabe Roth
Jon Rothbard
Janet & Paul Rubin
Sarah Rubin
Alisa Rubinstein
Dafna & Neil Rubinstein
Ellie & Noah Rubinstein
Shayna Rubinstein
Dr. Linda & Stephen Sacks
Ruthi & Dr. Eugene Sacks
Jacob Sager
Diane & Robert Salamon
Sydney & Jonathan Samuels
The Sandelman Foundation
Drs. Wendy & Jeffrey Sapolsky
Kim & Adam Saslov
Debbie & Meir Sasson
Adi Schaeffer
Kate & Danny Schaffzin
Nancy & Rabbi Craig Scheff
Dr. Blair Schlusselberg
Leora & Asher Schlusselberg
Meralee & Sidney Schlusselberg
Rachel Schonwetter
Sara Schonwetter
Sheila & Stanley Schwartz
Drs. Julie & William Segal
Shoshana Segal
Micah Segal-Miller
Andrea Seidel Slomka & Howie Slomka
Anna & Danny Serviansky
Lily & David Serviansky
Dr. Rachel Seymour & Andrew Korczynski
Rosalie Shays
Jamie Shear
Rose S. Sher & Jeremy Soso
Michael Sherman
Fay Ann & Scott Sherris
Elaine & Leon Siegel
Ezra Siegel
Jacob Silberman
Julia & Aaron Silberman
Dr. Abbe & Luis Silberwasser
Dr. Allison Silver
Clementine Silver Schwartz
Joyce & Larry Slakter
Liana Slomka
Sandy & Dr. Michael Slomka
Stacey & Ira Slomka
Dr. Alissa Solom Baum & Rabbi David Baum
Rabbis Jennifer & Eric Solomon
Claire Spellberg & Jonathan Lustig
Leah Spellberg & Jeremy Brown
Daphna Spiegel
Gail & Ephraim Spielman
Jennifer Spielman
Hannah, Kyle, Miriam & Noa Spinrad
Anna & Aaron Steeg
Vanessa & Jonathan Stein
Laurie & Paul Sterbcow
Sara & Dr. Louis Stern
Leah & Michael Stinson
Meryl Sussman & Bruce Lipton
Drs. Nirit & Marc Swerdloff
Elan Sykes
Melinda & Avi Tansman
Rabbi Susan Tendler & Ross Sadoff
Andrea & Ted Thaler
Lea & Adam Thomas
Sarah & Naftali Thomas
Susan Ticker & Hazzan Henry Rosenblum
Beth Tieman-Feldstein & Jeff Feldstein
Hannah Tishman
Pamela Tobolowsky
Toleo Foundation
Sarah & Scott Topal
Rabbi Danielle Upbin & Rabbi
David Weizman
Jordan Van Glish
Jessica Vugman
The Wachter Family
Melissa Waksman Levine & Shawn Levine
Dr. Steven Warren
Ayala Wasser & Allison Sherman
Shira & Aaron Wallach
Joelle & David Wasserman
Sara Beth & Seth Watson
Karen & Dr. Howard Weil
Marissa Weiner
Julia & Michael Weiss
Patty & Matt Weiss
Toni & Dr. Leon Weissberg
Sara & Bruce Werner
Isabelle Williams
Deborah & Stuart Wiston
Sharon Woiler
David Woodsfellow
Yeffet Family
The Zalik Family
Ronnie & Howard Zandman
Donor Wall
The Michelle Kravtin Gary Leadership Lounge
6400
IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS
782
APRIL 2025 –MARCH 2026
Chanichim (Campers), including 17 from Israel and 176 first-time campers attended Camp Ramah Darom
250 Campers supported by Tikvah Program and inclusion offerings
76
Tzevet (Staff)
22
Families from 9 states attended Camp Yofi supported by 67 staff and volunteers
1,600+
Retreat attendees across 10 programs from 17+ states and 5 countries
66
Alumni simchas (including births, marriages, and engagements) shared through CRDAA Hill Times alumni e-newsletter
10,000
Square foot Program Center expanding indoor programming space, state-of-the-art fitness center, and leadership lounge to serve campers, guests, and staff year-round.
150,000+ Kosher meals served
26
Groups chose Ramah Darom for their own simcha or event
5,000+
People experienced a magical Shabbat at Ramah Darom
1,000,000+
Pictures taken to capture exceptional moments at Ramah Darom
