Over the years, hundreds of Ramah alumni, inspired by Ramah Israel Seminar, their interactions with shlichim, and passion for the State of Israel, have followed their dreams and made aliyah. Here they share their dreams, hopes, challenges, celebrations, and inspirations that led them to Eretz Yisrael.
Latest Blog Posts
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Ramah: Then (1970s) and Now (2017)
Andy Polsky | California Andy Polsky retired in 2015 after serving The Rabbi Jacob Pressman Academy as Elementary School Principal for 22 years. Since retiring he has spent much of his time woodworking. In the summer of 1976, I spent my last summer on staff at Camp Ramah in California as Program Director, after five […]
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“Lo alecha hamlacha ligmor, v’lo atah ben chorin l’hivatel mimena”
Emily Brown | California Originally from Los Angeles, Emily is a proud Ramah in California alum, having spent many summers at camp both as a chanicha and madricha. While on tzevet, Emily focused on challenging traditional gender roles and supporting her chanichot to empower themselves, as well as creating inclusive programming for LGBTQ campers. Currently, […]
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Ramah Follows You
As I pulled into my driveway with a packed car I felt a pit in my stomach. I saw my dog staring out the window, and heard his happy bark. I knew that my family was eagerly waiting for me inside and that I would be greeted with warm hugs and soon be in my […]
