Camp Ramah in the Poconos and Ramah Day Camp
Annual Report 2025
A Message from our Chief Executive Officer
Dear Friends and Supporters,
As we reflect on another meaningful year at Camp Ramah in the Poconos and Ramah Day Camp, we are filled with gratitude for the resilience of our chanichim (campers) and tzevet (staff), the unwavering support of our Ramah kehillah (community), and the milestones we celebrated together. Kayitz 2025 was a summer of growth, connection, and joyful Jewish living, as we welcomed families, chanichim, tzevet, and mishlachat (Israeli emissaries) from near and far, deepened our traditions of learning and ruach, and strengthened the foundation that makes Ramah such a special place.
Like every summer, Kayitz 2025 was not without its challenges. When the arrival of our mishlachat was unexpectedly delayed, our community rose to the moment with patience, flexibility, and care. The joy of welcoming them to camp when they finally arrived was deeply moving and a powerful reminder of the values that bind us together and the spirit of partnership that defines Ramah.
This past year also marked the 75th anniversary of Camp Ramah in the Poconos, a testament to decades of Jewish education, community building, and transformative experiences. We came together to honor those whose leadership and generosity have shaped our past and continue to propel us forward, while also celebrating meaningful investments in our future, from new staff housing that supports those who care for our campers to vibrant spaces for play, gathering, and connection that already enrich daily camp life.
Thank you for making Ramah such a special place and for being our partners in sustaining and strengthening this remarkable kehillah. Your support is tremendously appreciated.
With gratitude,
Miryam Seid
Chief Executive Officer
Ramah by the Numbers
* these specific statistics are interpretive and are intended for narrative purpose only.
Financial Overview
2025 Highlights
Community & Donor Initiatives
75th Anniversary Tribute Event
In April 2025 we celebrated the enduring legacy of Camp Ramah in the Poconos at our 75th Anniversary Tribute Event, welcoming 400 alumni, friends, and cherished tzevet to an unforgettable evening in Philadelphia. We are deeply grateful to our presenting sponsors, Charlie and Rachel Korman, and to our co-chairs, Andrew and Vivian Barnett and Josh Podeitz and Hila Reichman, whose leadership helped make the night possible. It was an honor to recognize Uri Monson, Bruce Lipton, Glen Feinberg and Debbie Albert, and Mary and Nathan Relles for their extraordinary contributions to the strength and spirit of Ramah. The gathering brought together generations of Ramahniks to reflect on the impact of the past 75 years of joyful Jewish living, learning, and leadership and to look ahead with excitement to the future of this special kehillah.
Honoring the Legacy of Howard Miller (z”l)
The Howard Miller Sports Area celebrates Howard’s love of Camp Ramah, sports, and joyful Jewish community. Thanks to generous gifts from Howard’s family and close friends, Camp Ramah in the Poconos began creating a 3,000+ square-foot, multi-functional recreation area. Featuring a gaga pit, outdoor ping-pong table, and lawn games, the space already reflects Howard’s spirit, inviting connection, activity, and laughter for campers of all ages. Looking ahead, we are excited to complete additional gathering and play areas that will ensure this vibrant space serves campers for generations to come.
The Quad
Staff Housing for our Camp Operations Teams
Completed in 2025 with support from our Chai Campaign, the Quad represents a meaningful investment in the people who make camp run each summer. This new housing provides dedicated space for our kitchen and maintenance teams, whose behind-the-scenes work is essential to creating a safe, joyful, and nourishing camp experience for every camper and staff member. By improving living conditions and fostering a stronger sense of community among tzevet, The Quad strengthens the foundation of daily camp life and reflects our commitment to caring for those who care for Ramah. We are deeply grateful to our Chai Campaign supporters for helping to make this long-needed project a reality.
Todah Rabbah
The 2025 summer at Camp Ramah in the Poconos was made possible by the strength of this remarkable community. We are deeply grateful to the donors, partners, and lay and professional leaders whose generosity and commitment sustain Ramah year after year.
2024 Chai Society
$18,000+ (G'milut Hasadim)
Dr. Rachel and Avi Abel
Estate of Flossie Albert
Heather Bogdanoff Baker and Felix Baker
Vivian and Andrew Barnett**
Debbie Albert** and Glen Feinberg
Drs. Arthur and Ella Feldman and the Sitchin Foundation
Donna Goldblum Haas and David I. Haas
Harold Grinspoon Foundation
Terri Hartman* and Bruce Goldberg
Emily and Michael Landsburg***
Robin Sue and Bill Landsburg
Rachel and Dr. Charles* Korman
Estate of Sylvia Ponn
Mary and Nathan Relles
Dr. Nancy Rothbard* and Dr. Brian Bushee
Lauren* and Matt Tanzer
$7,200+ (Avodah)
Hannah S. and Samuel A. Cohn Memorial Foundation
David and Pearl Graub Goldstein and Family
Marlene and Jonathon Graub
Joshua Landsburg***
Diane and Michael* Wachs and Family
$3,600+ (Torah)
Amy Brewstein
Sara Bucholtz*
Drs. Sherri* and Daniel Cohen
Beryl & Morris Dean Charitable Fund
Debra and Harris Devor
Dr. Leonard and Judy Galler
Micaela and Rick Gold*
Rachel and Jeremy Goldberg
Rachel Gross* and H.P. Baker
Michael and Julie Lippmann
Eve Coulson and Nelson Obus
Hila Reichman and Josh Podietz*
Missy* and Josh Present
Estate of Jerry Schachter
Susan Sherr-Seitz* and Brett Seitz
Robin and Greg Zappin
Jessalyn Zeigler
$1,800+
Dr. Jack Aaron and Rabbi Stephanie Aaron
Seyna and Larry Abel
Dr. Beth Etra and Jonathan Adler*
Rachael and Joshua Abrams
Suzanne and James Aisenberg
Stephanie Amarnick and Rachel Welford
Ina Asher
Tami and David Astorino
Jeremy Barnett
Dr. Norma Blecker and David Blecker
Jordan and Tahlia Bliss
Drs. Carole and Bruce Bogdanoff
Dr. Harvey and Joan Bucholtz
Judy and Jerry Caplan
Laya and Rabbi Gary Charlestein
Harriet and Mark Chertok
Shira and Joshua Cohen
Nancy and Dr. Barry Concool
Jill and Ted Deutch
Harriet Dobin and Nathan Fischer
Door-va-Door Trucking, LLC
Arielle and Gerald Dorros
Bruce Engleman and Dr. Jo Ann Chalal Engleman
Deborah-Jo Essrog and Jay A. Dorsch
Donna and Rick Forman
Karly Forman Cohen* and Elijah Cohen
Ellen and Dr. Sidney Friedman
Fromm Electric Supply Corporation
Deborah and Dr. Avi Galler
Abbey and David Gancz
Beth Gansky
Ilene and Jonathan Gershen
Judy and David Gilberg
Dr. Amy Goldberg
Sandra and Michael Goldberg
Laura Sklar and Daniel Goldstein
Grimm Construction
Elissa* and Rabbi Joshua Gruenberg
Marci and Robert Hackel
Anne and Aaron Hoffnung
Staci and Richard Julie
Rabbi Michael and Fran Katz
Leah Rosen and Peter Konwerski
Heather and Mark Kramer
Helene and Rabbi Aaron Krupnick*
Arielle Davis and Benjamin Landsburg***
Zachary Landsburg***
Cindy and Avrum Lapin
Sandy Levin
Sharon and Jonathan Levin
Edy and Rabbi Alan Lucas
Dr. Bruce and Shelley Menkowitz
Ivy and David Mermelstein
Roe and Don Miller
Rebekah and Uri Monson
Nancy and Dr. Gerald Reed
Amy and Ben Relles
Jamie and Jesse Richman
Diane and Dr. Reuben Romirowsky
Leah Rosen and Peter Konwerski
Rosen Family Philanthropic Fund
Susan and Eric Schwartzman
Eliana and Rabbi Joel Seltzer
Miryam and Adam Seid
Susie and Ken Shear
Rabbi David Shneyer
Julia Sivitz and Matthew Bieber
The Skier Foundation
Marilyn and Dr. Bob Steiner
Louis Stesis
Susan Birenbaum Stone and Richard Stone
Rochelle Tarlow and Seth Jonas
Elanah and Stewart* Uretsky
Michal Wachs and Daniel Gold
Ivy and Joshua Weingram*
Joan Wohl
Rabbi Lisa Malik and Dr. Abraham Wyner
Rabbi Eric and Dava Yanoff
Rifki Zable and Jonathan Slonim
Violet Zeitlin
Rachel Zivic and Rabbi Micah Peltz
Alan Zucker
*Member, Board of Directors
**Current or Immediate Past President, Board of Directors
*** Chairs, 2024 Annual Chai Campaign
Moreshet Ramah Legacy Society
Members of the Moreshet Ramah Legacy Society ensure the future of Camp Ramah in the Poconos, Ramah Day Camp, and our Tikvah programs by including Camp Ramah in their estate plans, helping sustain our mission for generations to come.
See our Legacy Society Members HereBoard of Directors
Jon Adler
Debbie Albert, Immediate Past President
Andrew Barnett, President
Sara Bucholtz
Sherri Cohen
Rick Gold
Elissa Gruenberg, Vice President
Terri Hartman, Secretary
Charles Korman
Rabbi Aaron Krupnick
Michael Landsburg
Mark Lazaroff
Josh Podietz, Executive Vice President
Missy Present
Nancy Rothbard, Vice President
Lauren Tanzer
Stew Uretsky, Treasurer
Michael Wachs
Josh Weingram
Year Round Team
Senior Leadership Team
Miryam Seid – Chief Executive Officer
Alex Kogan – Director of Finance and Administration
Benjy Goldberg – Director of Operations and Retreats
Rachael Abrams, LCSW-C – Director, Overnight Camp
Tobi Afran – Assistant Director, Overnight Camp
Amy Schulz – Day Camp Director
Stephanie Amarnick – Director of Advancement
Programmatic Team
Karyn (Haika) Salkin – Assistant Director, Day Camp
Orlee Krass – Tikvah Director
Rachael Besser – Camper Care Coordinator
Noah Averick – Staff Experience Associate
Mira Warmflash – Program Director
Advancement Finance and Administration
Aaron Fineberg – Assistant Director of Advancement
Jordanna Zimmer Ufberg – Communications and Marketing Associate
Leanne Kaganovsky – Enrollment & Engagement Associate
Alexis Lubianetsky – Database & HR Associate
Medical Team
Adam Ehrlich, MD Medical Director, Overnight Camp
Sherri Cohen, MD Medical Director, Day Camp
Harriet Caplan, Head Nurse