This week, Aaron Herman had the opportunity to attend the 50th Anniversary of Camp Ramah Nyack.
Ramah Day Camp in Nyack’s 50th Anniversary Gala was a magical evening with over 300 guests in attendance, time with old friends, lots of reminiscing, dancing and the spirit of Ramah. At the event they honored six amazing individuals:Estelle & Allan Eisenkraft, Sharon Rappaport Yaira Singer & Matthew Binstock, Doron Kenter and made a special presentation to Rabbi Al Thaler.
We spoke with Amy Skopp Cooper, Assistant Director of the National Ramah Commission of The Jewish Theological Seminary, and Director of Ramah Day Camp in Nyack, has received The Covenant Foundation’s prestigious 2011 Covenant Award for Excellence in Jewish Education. The Covenant Award is presented annually to three exceptional Jewish educators in recognition of their innovation, inspiration and transformative impact on Jewish education.
Ramah provide children who are entering grades K-8 with the very best camping experience…in a setting of love, friendship, wonder and discovery, a setting where Judaism is integral to daily activities.
They make sure that each camper is safe, happy and secure and that summer will be a time of growth, excitement, learning and lots and lots of fun! Ramah Day Camp in Nyack is located in Rockland County, New York just minutes from the Tappan Zee Bridge, offers the best in rural tranquility combined with suburban convenience, close to major highways and easily accessible to the areas we serve — Westchester, Riverdale, Manhattan, Rockland, Bergen and Essex counties. Air-conditioned bus service is available. Whenever possible, they provide door-to-door transportation.
Ramah Day Camp in Nyack is a proud member of the international network of Ramah camps, operated by the National Ramah Commission, Inc. under the educational and religious supervision of The Jewish Theological Seminary.
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