Best Camp Ramah New England Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. #99 - Talking To Campers At Ramah New England 44:24

23d ago44:24

44:24

For the second year in a row, I took the opportunity to discuss camp and teen issues with a group of campers at Ramah New England. We had great conversations about independence, technology, and much much more. Don't waste a minute, take a listen!By Micah Hart

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Ep. #98: Heavyweights (featuring Benji Lovitt and Esther Kustanowitz) 1:16:52

5M ago1:16:52

1:16:52

Comedian Benji Lovitt and writer/culture critic Esther Kustanowitz join to breakdown the mid-90s summer camp movie "Heavyweights", featuring Ben Stiller and written by Judd Apatow. How realistic is their portrayal of camp? Listen in and find out!By Micah Hart

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Ep. #97: Camp Couples, Volume 6 1:06:38

7M ago1:06:38

1:06:38

We celebrate Valentine's Day with our annual camp couples edition of the podcast! Noah and Rena Allen, Jeffrey and Tami Arnowitz, and Sandi and Alex Stern join to share their memories of camp love and revisit the paths they took to romance. One of our favorite episodes every year! Don't waste a minute, take a listen!…

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Ep. #96: Jeremy Enns 1:02:33

12M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

When someone makes a true-crime serial podcast about a scatalogical prank at summer camp, you know we're gonna have to get them on the podcast to talk about it. Jeremy Enns, the man behind Summer Camp: The Case of the Phantom Pooper, joins to share his favorite camp stories and shed some light on his investigation. Don't waste a minute, take a list…

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Ep. #95: Talking To Campers At Ramah New England 34:48

1y ago34:48

34:48

Micah spends a few days teaching podcasting at Camp Ramah New England, and hosts a roundtable discussion with several campers to discuss some of the hot-button issues facing camps today from a teen's perspective. A really interesting conversation and a lot of fun!By Micah Hart

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Counting Ramah Shabbatot with Third-Year Counselors Sophie Scheer and Aaron Bruce! 43:02

1y ago43:02

43:02

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! 52:52

1y ago52:52

52:52

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 28:37

1+ y ago28:37

28:37

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! 37:11

1+ y ago37:11

37:11

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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Ep. #94: Antonia Lassar 1:11:41

1+ y ago1:11:41

1:11:41

Comedian Antonia Lassar went to summer camp for almost the entirety of her childhood, and she enjoyed...actually not that much of it. Why was that? We dive into it in a hilarious conversation about anxiety, performing, twinning, and much much more. Don't waste a minute, take a listen!By Micah Hart

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"No One Ever Ages Out of Camp" with Rabbi Gordon Tucker 31:42

1+ y ago31:42

31:42

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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Marbim b'Simcha 53:55

1+ y ago53:55

53:55

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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2023 Tzad Bet Rashei Edot! 1:02:05

1+ y ago1:02:05

1:02:05

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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2023 Tzad Aleph & Amitzim Rashei Edot! 51:11

1+ y ago51:11

51:11

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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Ep. 93: Valentine's Camp Couple Special, Vol. 5 Part 2 w/Sam and Brian Isenstein 35:20

1+ y ago35:20

35:20

Happy Valentine's Day! Celebrate with our annual camp couples special, featuring relationships that came together because of summer camp in one way or another! Part 2 features Samantha and Brian Isenstein, who share their story of an epic proposal taking place in the shadow of Mount Rushmore. Don't waste a minute, take a listen!…

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Ep. 93: Valentine's Camp Couple Special, Vol. 5 Part 1 w/Judy and Ian Silver 33:39

1+ y ago33:39

33:39

Happy Valentine's Day! Celebrate with our annual camp couples special, featuring relationships that came together because of summer camp in one way or another! Part 1 features Judy and Ian Silver, who share their story of a late-blossoming camp romance at Goldman Union Camp Institute. Don't waste a minute, take a listen!…

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Ep. 93: Valentine's Camp Couple Special, Vol. 5 Part 3 w/Lisa and Benjamin David 39:10

1+ y ago39:10

39:10

Happy Valentine's Day! Celebrate with our annual camp couples special, featuring relationships that came together because of summer camp in one way or another! Part 3 features Lisa and Benjamin David, who share their story of a long-standing friendship that slowly evolved into romance at Camp Harlam. Don't waste a minute, take a listen!…

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"All Aboard!" with Amy Skopp Cooper 39:54

1+ y ago39:54

39:54

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 50:59

1+ y ago50:59

50:59

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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Deep-Fried Popcorn with Jackie & Sean 41:34

1+ y ago41:34

41:34

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 43:51

1+ y ago43:51

43:51

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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"Vayidgu" 32:16

1+ y ago32:16

32:16

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") 30:03

1+ y ago30:03

30:03

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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Ep. #92: Eric Glickman 1:00:35

2y ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Graphic novelist Eric Glickman joins to share his adventures growing up at camp and how they led him to create a graphic novel loosely based on them! Don't waste a minute, take a listen!By Micah Hart

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Ep. #91: Kim Lindauer 58:34

2y ago58:34

58:34

It's a crossover episode as The Cocoon Podcast co-host Kim Lindauer joins to share her favorite memories of growing up at Jacobs Camp in Mississippi, including a syrup-chugging contest gone wrong, the joy of planning evening programs, and not being good at skits because of always breaking character. Don't waste a minute, take a listen!…

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Ep. #90: Emma Carlson Berne 55:48

2y ago55:48

55:48

Author Emma Carlson Berne joins to talk about her summer camp-set book Shabbat Sabotage as well as her experiences at a variety of camps growing up. We talk about Amish camp, adventures in leg-shaving, and much much more! Don't waste a minute, take a listen!By Micah Hart

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Ep. #89: Caroline Rothstein 58:56

2+ y ago58:56

58:56

Poet, writer, and performer Caroline Rothstein joins the podcast to revisit her time growing up at Camp Walden in Maine, and discusses her transformation from quiet, shy kid to loud, boisterous show lead. Plus we discuss first kisses, going to camp far from home, and much much more. Don't waste a minute, take a listen!…

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Ep. #88: Rebecca Kling 1:01:49

2+ y ago1:01:49

1:01:49

Educator, performer, and activist Rebecca Kling joins to share her memories of growing up at a variety of day camps in the Chicago area as well as her involvement with Camp Aranu'Tiq, a traditional sleepaway camp for trans youths. We have a great conversation about the evolving attitudes of camp towards inclusion, plus share stories of parody song-…

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Ep. #87: Sarah Lefton 58:55

2+ y ago58:55

58:55

Sarah Lefton joins the podcast to talk about her experiences (good and bad) at summer camps throughout her childhood and adulthood, including the time she got left behind at an amusement park(!) and the time while working at camp she created the iconic "Yo Semite!" t-shirt. Don't waste a minute, take a listen.…

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Ep. #86: Brenden Gallagher 55:38

2+ y ago55:38

55:38

Writer-director Brenden Gallagher joins to discuss his time going to theatre camp and his list of the most appealing fictional summer camps in pop culture. Don't waste a minute, take a listen!By Micah Hart

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Ep. #85: Eric Schaar 48:39

2+ y ago48:39

48:39

Eric Schaar, writer for the Disney show Bunk'd joins the podcast to talk about working on a summer-camp themed show and how his own experiences have played a role in what he does for a living. Plus we talk about homesickness, the "crying tree", and much much more. Don't waste a minute, take a listen!…

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Ep. #84: Rogue Shul 1:20:04

2+ y ago1:20:04

1:20:04

The amazing and talented women behind Rogue Shul, Caroline Dorn and Ellie Klein Goldman join the podcast to share their stories of summer camp and how it shaped their wit and creativity with their popular Twitter account and thriving consulting practice. We discuss creativity in camp punishments, what happens when a theater director goes a bit off …

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Ep. #83: Camp Movie Night - Meatballs 1:35:31

3y ago1:35:31

1:35:31

It's another Camp Movie Night as Micah is joined by Arielle Nissenblatt, Shira Moskowitz, and Michael Wormser to discuss the 1979 camp movie Meatballs, Bill Murray's first big starring role. How does it hold up after 40+ years? Is there enough coverage of the campers? How old are these people supposed to be anyway? You know what - IT JUST DOESN'T M…

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Ep. #82: Jonah Platt 56:24

3y ago56:24

56:24

Multi-talented performer Jonah Platt is part of a large, multigenerational camp family and joins to share some hilarious stories of his time growing up at Ramah Ojai, including a prank so good a national publication did an oral history of it! Don't waste a minute, take a listen!By Micah Hart

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Ep. #81: Jacey Naccarella and Jessica Dollin 1:05:08

3y ago1:05:08

1:05:08

The hosts of the Pray For Us podcast Jacey Naccarella and Jessica Dollin join to share their memories of camp growing up, including stories about mascot flirtations, dino nuggets, and underwear humiliation. Don't waste a minute, take a listen!By Micah Hart

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Ep. #80: Mark Young 52:12

3y ago52:12

52:12

Mark Young joins the podcast to share stories of growing up at Camp Wise and how the lessons he learned there contributed to his current work helping organizations respond to crises. Plus we talk songleading and remember the days when we had no idea what was going on the world outside of camp. Don't waste a minute, take a listen!…

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Ep. 79: Lana Schwartz 59:54

3y ago59:54

59:54

Writer and author Lana Schwartz joins the podcast to share stories of summer camp including winning a very important beet-eating contest, a not-well-thought-out insane asylum prank on a cabin of 7-year olds, and the perfection that is the movie Wet Hot American Summer. Don't waste a minute, take a listen!…

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Ep. #78: Pamela Schuller 1:00:13

3y ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Hilarious comedian Pamela Schuller joins us for a brand-new episode to talk about her time at summer camp and how much things have changed over the years to make camp more inclusive for campers with different needs. She shares an incredible story of getting kidnapped by her unit, how she got her start as a comedian as a camper, and shares a brand n…

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Ep. #77: Congressman Ted Deutch 51:18

4y ago51:18

51:18

Florida Congressman Ted Deutch joins to talk about his time growing up at Ramah Poconos and the impact that had on him and his approach to politics. We talk about evening programs that impacted our worldview, the key to spending time with someone before it's time to go back to your cabins, and why raids in hindsight weren't as "spontaneous" as they…

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Ep. #76: Rabbi Denise Eger 1:05:34

4y ago1:05:34

1:05:34

Advocate and pioneer Rabbi Denise Eger joins the podcast to discuss the transformation of camp for the LGBTQ community and her memories of growing up at Jacobs Camp in the summer heat of Mississippi. Don't waste a minute, take a listen!By Micah Hart

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Ep. #75: Sara Beth Berman 1:09:56

4y ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Sara Beth Berman, aka SBB, noted Jewish Geography Zoom Racing celeb, joins the podcast this week to talk summer camps, and more specifically her experiences at a multitude of them! It's possible she's worked at more camps than any previous guest, or at least we're going to make that claim without doing any research to back it up. We talk about Lett…

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Ep. #74: Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz 1:01:11

4y ago1:01:11

1:01:11

This week we are joined by Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz, owners of Gefilteria and the creators of the Great Big Jewish Food Fest, to talk food, tradition, and camp! Come for the discussion of which camp foods are the best, stay for the breakdown of how to make bank as a camp entrepreneur and the value of befriending the counselors. Don't waste …

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Ep. #73: Crip Camp with Jim LeBrecht and Nicole Newnham 59:17

4y ago59:17

59:17

Jim LeBrecht and Nicole Newnham are the directors of Crip Camp, an incredible documentary streaming on Netflix about Camp Jened, a remarkable summer camp in the 1970s that proved to be a breeding ground for several of the leaders of the movement to gain rights and equal treatment under the law for Americans with disabilities. Join us as Jim and Nic…

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Ep. #72: Jamie Beth Cohen and Sam Schindler 1:08:25

4y ago1:08:25

1:08:25

Jamie Beth Cohen and Sam Schindler are a camp couple - that is to say, they both went to camp growing up, but had vastly different experiences. How has that shaped their view of summer camp, and what does it mean for their kids and where they go some day? Don't waste a minute, take a listen and find out!…

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Ep. #71: Indigo Girls with Rabbi Sari Laufer and Leah Tennen 57:48

4+ y ago57:48

57:48

Indigo Girls have been a staple of summer camp since bursting onto the scene in the mid-80s. Why is that? We break down how the iconic musical duo became so ingrained in the experience of camp for so many girls (and some boys) and why they still have such a deep connection with their fans all these years later. Don't waste a minute, stay safe and t…

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Ep. #70: Iris Krasnow 1:00:12

4+ y ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Author Iris Krasnow joins to discuss her new memoir "Camp Girls" and how her time at Camp Agawak created lasting friendships that continue to this day. Plus we discuss the allure of the horse stables, taking the train to camp as a young child, and much much more. Don't waste a minute, take a listen!By Micah Hart

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Ep. #69: Expedition Nai w/ Roey Kruvi and Abby Eisen 56:26

4+ y ago56:26

56:26

We're all trying to make the best of it during quarantine. With Expedition Nai, Roey Kruvi and Abby Eisen are part of the team that has put together the world's largest virtual Color Wars competition, where participants around the globe can win prizes, find community, and try to have some fun even in these difficult times. Plus we discuss Sadie Haw…

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Ep. #68: Camp Song Exploder With Rabbi Larry Milder 58:57

4+ y ago58:57

58:57

Wherever you go, there's always someone Jewish. It's a true statement, and it's also an incredibly popular summer camp song. In our latest episode we dive into the creation of the ubiquitous ditty with its author, longtime songleader and songwriter Rabbi Larry Milder, who walks us through how the song game together and shares his own camp journey a…

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Ep. #67: Tamar Anitai 1:15:45

4+ y ago1:15:45

1:15:45

If we ever needed to transport ourselves to our happy places, that time is now. Tamar Anitai joins the podcast to talk about her experiences at Kutz Camp, the joys of going to camp exclusively for teenagers, and we talk (of course) about the impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on us all. Join us to try to escape at least for a little bit - an…

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Ep. #66: Ben Lieberman 43:57

4+ y ago43:57

43:57

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