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The official podcast of Camp Ramah New England! Many of us live "ten months for two" - or ten months for ROO (our kangaROO mascot)! Join hosts Rabbi Ed Gelb, Josh Edelglass, and Michelle Sugarman to discuss all things Ramah New England! We'll share exciting news, debate our favorite (and least favorite) camp meals, and delve deep into the magic of Ramah. We'll also interview special guests who represent the GOATs (Greatest of All Time) of Ramah!
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Counting Ramah Shabbatot with Third-Year Counselors Sophie Scheer and Aaron Bruce!
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On this episode of Ten for ROO we're thrilled to welcome another two amazing third-year counselors: Sophie Scheer and Aaron Bruce! Sophie and Aaron were part of our contingent at Weinstein, the National Ramah leadership training program; they talk about their experiences, what they learned, and what they're excited to bring to Palmer this kayitz (s…
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Looking Back and Ahead with Third Year Counselors Rachel Scheer & Ramona Saft!
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On this episode we're so happy to be joined by two extraordinary third-year counselors: Rachel Scheer and Ramona Saft! Rachel and Ramona were part of our contingent of returning counselors who attended the Weinstein leadership training program earlier this year; we talk with them about what they learned and are excited to bring back with them to ca…
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"More Flags More Fun!" with Leora Kimmel Greene
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Leora Kimmel Greene joins us for a short FACT CHECK on the origins of the all-camp trip to Six Flags! A few episodes back, Josh and Rabbi Gelb were reminiscing about the origins of the Six Flags trip, and we might have gotten a few things wrong, so Leora is here to set the record straight! Leora was instrumental in starting this tradition, working …
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Maslul Argentina with Senior Counselors Sophia Jacobson & David Kotton!
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Welcome back to Ten for ROO! In this episode, we chat with third-year counselors Sophia Jacobson and David Kotton! Sophia and David are incredible leaders and role models at camp, and they represented Ramah New England on this year's National Ramah Maslul Argentina Service and Learning trip! Sophia and David were among the group of counselors from …
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"No One Ever Ages Out of Camp" with Rabbi Gordon Tucker
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On this episode, it's our great honor to be joined by Rabbi Gordon Tucker! Rabbi Tucker is a leading scholar of Conservative Judaism, and he's been an influential teacher & educator at Camp Ramah New England all the way back since 1987. In this episode, Rabbi Tucker shares his thoughts on how Ramah New England has changed and stayed the same over t…
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Our 2023 theme is "marbim b'simcha" -- increasing our joy -- and we're feeling a lot of joy having celebrated Purim a few weeks ago and thus knowing that camp is not far off! In this episode, Rabbi Gelb, Michelle & Josh talk about all the things we're excited about that will be coming in kayitz (summer) 2023! We drop some updates on Six Flags and s…
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Get to know our incredible 2023 Tzad Bet (B-Side) Rashei Edot (Division Heads) in this exciting episode! We're joined by Rosh Magshimim Alyssa Leventhal, Rosh Bogrim Macie Gelb, and Rosh Machon Eytan Layman! We also interview Rosh Nivonim Tali Glickman, starting at 39:15! This spectacular group of Rashei Edot share their Ramah origin stories and th…
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Get to know our incredible 2023 Tzad Aleph (A-Side) Rashei Edot (Division Heads), as well as our Rosh Amitzim, in this exciting episode! We're joined by Rosh Ilanot Hadas Bromberg Seltzer, Rosh Solelim Devasha Solomon, Rosh Shoafim Josh Strauss, and Rosh Amitzim Eliana Bazer! We also interview Rosh Kochavim Emma Gelb, starting at 32:22! Our amazing…
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This week we were honored to chat with National Ramah Director Amy Skopp Cooper, who got her start at Camp Ramah New England! Amy tells us all about her deep roots at Ramah New England (wait until you hear her wild train story!!) and the many ways she thinks our camp is special. Amy reminisces about Ed Gelb's interview (b'ivrit) to become the Direc…
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"Acheinu Has to be Fourth!" with David Offit
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On this episode we were delighted to be joined by the "golden pipes" of the one and only David Offit, long-time Ramah chanich (camper), madrich (counselor), Rosh Edah (Division Head), Program Director, and current board member! David, sporting a glorious Hanukkah sweater that we wish you all could see, talked with us about change at camp, specifica…
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We're thrilled to welcome Jackie Romito-Carey & Sean Carey to our podcast this week! Sean & Jackie are the incredible team who run our Chadar Ochel (Dining Hall) over the summer, and they also oversee all of the retreats and events that happen at camp during the off-season. In this episode, we'll peel back the curtain to talk all about food-service…
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Origins & Engagements with Emma Neusner & Andy Weissfeld
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We're excited to welcome our first guests to the podcast: Emma Neusner & Andy Weissfeld! Emma and Andy (who recently got engaged and plan to get married at camp!) are beloved long-time Ramahniks, both of whom have spent many years as Rashei Edot. Emma was most recently Rosh Machon and Andy was Rosh Nivonim. In our far-ranging discussion, Emma & And…
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Rabbi Gelb, Josh and Michelle get to know one another better by asking each other questions from the Vogue 73 Question Challenge. Rabbi Gelb waxes poetic about Bruce Springsteen and discussed the proper pronunciation (and meaning behind) the word Vayidgu in Hamalach Hagoel Oti, the popular Seudah Shlishit song. Michelle reveals that she appeared on…
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Ramah Origins (or: "When the Roo Runs Free")
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Welcome to the first ever episode of Ten for ROO, the official podcast of Camp Ramah New England! In this episode, co-hosts Rabbi Ed Gelb, Josh Edelglass, and Michelle Sugarman share their Ramah origin stories. They also discuss trout fishing, the virtue of mini-donuts, Ed and Michelle's shared Scrantonian heritage, and share some exciting news and…
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