First-time Birthright volunteering trip for those with disabilities makes a real impact After the experience, participants asked a single question: “When can we come back and do this again?” Howard Blas Oct. 8, 2024
Camp Ramah rejects rehiring counselor who supports anti-Israel views The unnamed individual shared a Jewish Voice for Peace post accusing the Jewish state of genocide and reaffirmed her position in an interview. July 10, 2024
Former 49er, current dad and doctor, goes to Jewish summer camp Dr. John Frank plans to attend Ramah Sports Academy in Connecticut—helping in the medical field and maybe telling some stories that other field with the NFL. Howard Blas May 4, 2021
Reform movement cancels summer camps, Israel trips out of coronavirus worries The decision affects thousands of families across North America. May 1, 2020
Conservative movement alumni draw red line on anti-Israel rhetoric An ongoing discussion of how to present the nuances of Israel education at summer camps and to Jewish youth groups. Elizabeth Kratz June 15, 2018
Camp Ramah leadership reaffirms its message: No partnership with IfNotNow It will continue to reinforce pro-Zionist, pro-Israel perspectives at its summer camps, despite a request to push the Palestinian narrative. Elizabeth Kratz June 13, 2018
Swimming against the tide? The battle for Camp Ramah An anti-Zionist group’s effort to use Jewish camps to undermine support for Israel poses a difficult challenge for a key American Jewish institution. Jonathan S. Tobin June 13, 2018