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The 4 QUESTIONS
April 9, 2025
The beginning of the maggid (story-telling), during the Seder starts with Ma Nishtanah, the Four Questions, sung by the youngest participant describing why this night is different from every other night. So too our time at Ramah Darom is different from any day we might experience outside the Camp bubble. And since we at Camp Ramah […]
Robyn Diamond
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The Power of Unplugging
April 9, 2025
The Power of Unplugging: Why Going Screen-Free at Camp Matters At Ramah Darom, we believe in the magic that happens when kids look up from their screens and into each other’s eyes. Camp is one of the rare spaces left where children can fully unplug—and it makes a world of difference. In today’s tech-saturated world, […]
Robyn Diamond
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Camp Packing Tips!
April 9, 2025
Summer will be here before you know it, excitement is building and there are at least a few items still on your “need to purchase” list. We are here to help. From logowear to packing list items, we’ve got you covered. For more packing advice, check out 5 Packing Tips from Pros and let us […]
Robyn Diamond
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Calm the Camp Jitters
April 9, 2025
Preparing for your child’s first summer at Camp Ramah Darom can be both exciting and a bit nerve-wracking. To help ease those first-time jitters, we’ve compiled a list of resources and tips designed to ensure both you and your camper feel confident and ready for the adventure ahead. From connecting with other families through our […]
Ramah Darom
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Living the Story of Our People
April 8, 2025
As we prepare to celebrate Passover—and welcome over 500 guests to our largest Passover Retreat ever—I’m drawn to the connection between this holiday’s resonant themes of freedom, peoplehood, and miracles, and our Ramah Darom North Star. In Shemot (Exodus) 13:8, we are commanded to tell the story: “And you shall tell your child on that […]
Scott Topal
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Building Strength & Community: Preparing Shlichim for Camp
March 28, 2025
As we prepare for another transformative summer at Ramah Darom, the spirit of connection, purpose, and resilience is already in full swing—starting here in Israel, where our mishlachat (Israeli staff delegation) are getting ready to join us. This summer’s group of shlichim (Israeli staff) is extraordinary, and their journey begins with a powerful experience: training […]
Ayala Wasser
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L’HITRAOT
January 22, 2025
I first drove through the front gates of 70 Darom Lane in 2018 during Camp Yofi and knew instantly that Ramah Darom was a magical place. I’ve driven through those same gates hundreds of times since and on every visit, I feel that same Ramah Darom magic: a deep sense of excitement and wonder knowing […]
Wally Levitt
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2024 IMPACT
December 19, 2024
It’s been another incredible year at Ramah Darom and it’s not over yet, as next Friday we welcome 395 Winter Break Family Camp campers and staff to our campus. Thank YOU for being part of this wonderful kehillah (community). Please give to Ramah Darom’s Annual Fund to help ensure another year of growth, connection and […]
Robyn Diamond
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Connections That Transformed Me
December 18, 2024
Last month, I attended my first Jewish Women’s Getaway at Ramah Darom in Clayton, GA. I hadn’t been away in about 12 years when a friend told me about the getaway and insisted I go with her. I was hesitant—between not traveling for so long and worrying about leaving my dogs behind, I felt anxious. […]
Nancy Tucker
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Exciting Ramah Darom News
October 28, 2024
I am excited to share the news with you that after a comprehensive search, our Board of Directors has selected Scott Topal to be the next CEO of Ramah Darom. Scott will join Ramah Darom at the beginning of February. Our current CEO, Wally Levitt, has agreed to stay on through the end of January to ensure […]
Angela Cohen