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Having Ramah Withdrawal?
Are you yearning to go "blobbing" in the lake? Pining for the smell of a midura behind the Moadon? Got a yen for Shabbat babka in the Hadar? Longing for a silly bedtime "hashkava"? Do you have an uncontrollable urge to sing Hozrim HaBayita at the top of your lungs? If you answered yes to any of these symptoms, then you are suffering from a bad case of "missing camp"! For a quick fix, click below on the video still and join our 2011 campers and staff on a fun, spirited, romp through camp in our newest promo video - the Camp Ramah in the Poconos Lip Dub!
CRAVING EVEN MORE CAMP?
Save the date for the 2011 Camp-Wide Reunion - On Sunday, January 8, 2012, spend a fun afternoon catching up with all of your friends and pick up your Edah video. Watch for more information to come!
ENROLL NOW!
If you enroll by December 31, 2011, and pay in full, or set up (and keep to) a payment plan, you can pay the 2011 tuition! If you enroll after December 31st, you will need to pay the 2012 tuition rates. Click here to download an application or call 215-885-8556 to have one sent to you. Scholarship applications are available and can be sent to you upon request after your camper has been enrolled.
2012 SESSION OPTIONS:
Full Session
Thursday, June 21 - Sunday, August 12
1st Session
Thursday, June 21- Sunday, July 15
2nd Session
Tuesday, July 17 - Sunday, August 12
Taste of Ramah
Monday, July 16 - Sunday, July 22
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Spots Are Still Open for Your Edah Reunion!
November 4-6, 2011
Shoafim and Gesher
November 11-13, 2011
Bogrim and Machon
It's not too late to sign up for your Edah reunion! On November 4-6 and November 11-13, we are hosting Gesher, Shoafim, Machon and Bogrim at camp for special reunion Shabbtonim!
In addition to experiencing the breathtaking beauty of camp in the fall, the reunions will include an opportunity for a festive Ramah Shabbat, complete with davening, singing, dancing, and sports. Motzei Shabbat will include a campfire and s'mores, as well as other opportunities to reconnect with your best friends.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
The cost is $250 unless you are already enrolled for summer 2012, than there is a reduced rate of $150. Call the office at 215-885-8556 to request an application and reserve your spot today!
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Overnight Tuition Incentives
GRANTS AVAILABLE
To ALL First-Time Overnight Campers!
After three successful summers, we are proud to continue our partnerships with the Foundation for Jewish Camp, local Jewish Federations, and the National Ramah Commission, to be able to offer incentive grants to all first-time, overnight campers, including Hebrew School and Day School kids throughout our entire region.
 Please contact us at the Ramah office at 215-885-8556 or in...@ramahpoconos.org to learn about the details of the incentives. You can also sign up for your incentive directly at www.onehappycamper.org.
ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS!
Joint CRP /Jewish Day Camp Initiative
Also, once again, we are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for your child for Summer 2012 -- campers who register for four weeks at an approved Jewish day camp and four weeks at Camp Ramah in the Poconos will receive $500 off their Ramah tuition -- $750 if they register at Ramah Day Camp! Several Jewish day camps are also offering additional reciprocal discounts
if you take advantage of this 4-week/4-week incentive -- Be sure to check with yours.
If your child is a new overnight camper, this incentive is IN ADDITION to the $1000 new camper incentive grants and any needs-based scholarships!
For more information, call the Ramah office at 215-885-8556 or in...@ramahpoconos.org.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Ramah AlumniThanksgiving Party
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
(Place and time to be announced - Watch for more information)
Give thanks again this year for the best friends you've ever made--your friends from Ramah. This night will be more fun than night swim, night Hanutia, and post-peulat erev z'man hofshi put together!
A $25 donation is recommended (more or less is welcome - whatever you can do!) in advance or at the door. All proceeds will go directly to the Gesher Scholarship Fund in memory of Michael Levin and Andy Schloss, z"l, as well as the Ramah Alumni Association.
To pre-pay or donate now, click here. Enter the amount you'd like to donate, select "Gesher Scholarship Fund," then make sure you write "Thanksgiving Alumni Event" in the Comments section.
PLEASE NOTE: You must be 21 years and older to attend this event. No food will be served.
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Tze'erim campers spend a fun AND DELICIOUS afternoon cooking with
Kosher By Design author, Susie Fishbein
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Gazebo Zugot -
The Place for Ramah Poconos
Couples!
Ramah Poconos offers a
wonderful opportunity for couples to celebrate the place that they met - right here at camp! In recognition of where it all began, alumni couples are able to purchase a plaque in honor of their marriage and/or anniversary. Since 2003, 26 couples have already dedicated plaques that hang proudly at camp in the Gazebo
Zugot - the Couples Gazebo.
In many ways the Gazebo Zugot serves as a learning tool for our campers and staff, showing the beauty of marriage and the dedication of these individuals to Jewish continuity. It sends the strong message that they too, have the potential of meeting their bashert - their soul mate - at Ramah.
100% of your donation goes to the Alumni Scholarship Fund, which helps to provide the magical Ramah Poconos experience to those who are unable to afford the full tuition. What a wonderful way for you, friends and family to support the place where your story began while giving you kavod (honor) at the same time.
The Gazebo Zugot is waiting for you! To dedicate a plaque, please contact Deborah-Jo Essrog, Director of Development at 215-885-8556 or debo...@ramahpoconos.org.
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Shoafim boys on a golf outing!
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CRP and Social Media
ON FACEBOOK...
Come hang out with your Ramah friends and find out about Ramah news and happenings on the Official Camp Ramah in the Poconos Page.
Stay connected with your friends at Ramah. Click here to make sure that we can keep you up to date on all of the exciting Ramah news and happenings.
FOR ALUMNI...
Join the Camp Ramah in the Poconos Alumni Group. Catch up and reconnect with old friends, relive good times and check out photos of Ramah through the ages.
ON YOUTUBE...
Check out our newest video -- The Camp Ramah in the Poconos Lip Dub!
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Recruitment Events
Help Us Spread the Word About Camp Ramah in the Poconos and Ramah Day Camp! For more information on the next recruitment event, contact Michelle Sugarman or Rabbi Todd Zeff at 215-885-8556 or email in...@ramahpoconos.org.
Tuesday, November 15
Temple Israel of the Poconos, Stroudsburg, PA
Tuesday, November 22
Har Zion Temple, Penn Valley, PA
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Ramah Programs in Israel
Ramah Programs in Israel invites students and their parents to informational sessions to learn about our four month, two month and six week Israel program options.
Tichon Ramah Yerushalayim (TRY), the four month, spring semester in Israel program, and USY High, the two month Israel program:
Philadelphia Area:
Monday, November 7, 2011
7:30 PM
Baltimore Area:
Sunday, November 13, 2011
7:30 PM
Ramah Seminar, the six week, post-Gesher Israel touring program:
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El,
Wynnewood, PA
For location details and to R.S.V.P., please contact Judy Greene, Admissions Coordinator, at ramah...@jtsa.edu or 212-678-8883.
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2012
Annual Giving Campaign
From the first moment you arrive at camp, you became part of a lifelong community. Every year, Camp Ramah in the Poconos relies on the collective power of our community support to make a difference for our campers. The gift of Ramah is an investment in today's children as well as future generations of Ramahniks. Many families need help to give the gift of Ramah to their children. You can make a difference -- not just for a summer, but for a lifetime.
Click on the "Donate Now" button below to make your donation online on our secure website.
Double the impact of your gift with a matching gift! For more information, please contact Deborah-Jo Essrog, Director of Development at debo...@ramahpoconos.org or 215-885-8556.
Please consider partnering with us in this important endeavor. Every gift counts!
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 Mazal Tov!
We want to share your important simchas and announcements with the Ramah community. Please send your announcements for births, B'nei Mitzvah, engagements, weddings, anniversaries, graduations, honors, etc. to
communi...@ramahpoconos.org.
B'NEI MITZVAH
Sophie Kushen - 11/5/11
Emma Stein - 11/5/11
Anna Wachspress - 11/5/11
Tamar Wohlberg - 11/5/11
Aliza Bromberg-Gaber - 11/12/11
Jordan Cooper - 11/12/11
Sophie Baer - 11/12/11
Brynn Reisbord - 11/12/11
Zachary Tocker - 11/12/11
Guy Littman - 11/24/11
Devan Schwartz - 11/26/11
Jenna Levin - 11/26/11
Melanie Raush - 11/27/11
ENGAGEMENTS
Rachael Besser and Rafi Spitzer
MARRIAGES
Mimi Elias and Daniel Berman - 10/25/11
GAZEBO ZUGOT ANNIVERSARIES Harriet and Craig Caplan - 11/3/90 Susan and Eric Schwartzman - 11/15/92
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It is with great sadness that we convey the passing of several in our community. May their families be comforted among the mourners of Jerusalem and Zion and may their memories be for an everlasting blessing.
Howard Levin, beloved father of Steven (Sarah) Levin and grandfather of Jenna (Bogrim), Benjamin and Samuel Levin
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Baruch Haba Gilad!
