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Welcome Letter Welcome Letter Dear Guests, Welcome to Passover 5779 at Camp Ramah in California! We’re so glad you’re here. This program book includes all of the information you need to ensure a relaxing and meaningful stay. If you are joining us for the first time, we hope this book answers many of your questions. While it’s difficult to capture the warm, engaging spirit of our community on paper, these pages will give you a sense of what’s in store. We thank the entire Camp Ramah in California community for building such an inspirational, creative and diverse program. This special annual retreat demonstrates the vision our founders and board members had of offering year- round Jewish experiential living and learning programs. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help you enjoy your stay. We hope you take full advantage of all Camp Ramah in California has to offer. If you need assistance, please visit our concierge desk in the Ostrow lounge or locate one of the Camp Ramah in California staff members. We look forward to celebrating a meaningful holiday together. Chag Sameach! Kara Rosenwald Teri Naftalin Program Coordinator Hospitality Coordinator Rabbi Joe Menashe Ariella Moss Peterseil Randy Michaels Executive Director Camp Director Chief Operations & Financial Officer Passover at Ramah Camp Ramah in California’s warm, relaxed Passover community draws multigenerational guests from across the country and internationally, and includes singles, couples, families, empty nesters, college students, and grandparents. We welcome new participants every year with open arms, and are also delighted to reunite with friends we see each year who have become extended family. On Friday you will have the chance to familiarize yourself with the campus and participate in some pre-Seder programming. All meals are served in our Dining Hall, the hub of our campus, which is close to many of our program buildings, library, several conference rooms and many guest buildings. Yom Tov at Camp Ramah in California is a special time, with services, discussions, study groups, meditations and hikes. Some people choose to dress up for Yom Tov. Generally we encourage everyone to dress and participate as they feel comfortable - our daily dress code is casual. If the terrain is too challenging for you to walk, please let us know and we can arrange for a ride in a golf cart. Our first night Seders on Friday evening will be led by a group of our amazing scholars and staff. On Saturday, we welcome you to join either the Family Seder Tableau or the traditional Seder later that evening. Thank you for signing up for all the Seders in advance. We provide “A Different Night” Haggadah for each guest, and of course each table is set with Seder plates, ritual items and Kiddush cups. We also provide small afikomen gifts for children. Throughout the holiday, our schedule includes activities for all levels of experience and knowledge, facilitated by our amazing artists and scholars in residence and helpful, friendly staff. We’ll have engaging discussions, small study groups, children’s activities, sports and games. On Chol Hamoed, in addition to group excursions, we will enjoy art projects, ropes course, movies, and so much more. Daily, our team of chefs will create spectacular, mouthwatering buffets and outstanding, personalized service. Most importantly, don’t worry about a thing. Our staff is ready to assist you and happy to help! Tipping is not required during your stay, but if you’d like to tip, we suggest 5 to 10% of your room stay. Teri Naftalin will have an envelope for you and your tip will be distributed evenly amongst our dinner, housekeeping, and maintenance staff. We look forward to a wonderful holiday experience. Camp Ramah in California Passover Program A All Take Note! 1 Arts M Meal time O Outdoors & Wellness P Passover Staff R Religious Service or event H Shmira (Babysitting in housing Y Y - Gan activity for ages 3 to Kindergarten C Y - Teen activty for ages 14 & up areas) APRIL 19 • FRIDAY 6:00pm – 6:30pm A Pesach Program Welcome and Orientation Fingerhut Chapel (BKR) Staff: Rotem HarZion, Rabbi Joe, Teri Naftalin, Ariella Moss Peterseil, Daniella Plutchok, Kara Rosenwald 6:45pm – 7:15pm R Mincha /Maariv (Mechitza) Whizin Building Staff: Rabbi Aaron 6:45pm – 7:15pm R Mincha/Maariv (Egal) Fingerhut Chapel (BKR) Staff: Rabbi Adam Schaffer 7:14pm – 7:14pm R Shabbat/ Yom Tov Candle Lighting Ostrow Lounge Staff: Rabbi Joe 7:15pm – 7:30pm R Please find your seats at your Seder Seder Locations 7:30pm – 7:30pm R FIRST SEDERS begin Seder Locations 7:30pm – 7:30pm R Seder Choice #1 - Musical Seder Leiber Chadar Ochel Sheni Staff: Jessie, Rabbi Dorothy Richman 7:30pm – 7:30pm R Seder Choice #2 - Seder: The Game Show Whizin Building Staff: Phil Emmerich, Rotem HarZion, Sean Herstein, Rachel Lerner, Yael Rosenwald 7:30pm – 7:30pm R Seder Choice #3 - Hopping through the Haggadah: A Sing-A-Long Seder for families with young children Staff: Joanne, Shelley Dean, Daniella Plutchok, Janice Schactman Ostrow Lounge 7:30pm – 7:30pm R Seder Choice #4 - From Exodus time to Modern Times Gazebo Banot Staff: Shlomit Levy Bard, Natalie Blitt, Rabbi Josh Feigelson, Rabbi Adam Schaffer 7:30pm – 7:30pm R Seder Choice #5 - Traditional Seder Gindi Chadar Ochel Staff: Ariel, Natan, Evan Susman, Rabbi Chaim Tureff 8:00pm – 11:00pm H Shmira Begins (evening supervision) Lobby of Buildings A, B, C Whizin & Cabins Staff: Jennifer Tabak-Levy Camp Ramah in California Passover Program A All Take Note! N Arts and Culture G Game time! L Libations & Lectures M Meal time O Outdoors & Wellness P Passover Staff R Religious Service or event S Shiur - Learning H Shmira (Babysitting in housing T Tea Time areas) Y Y - Gan activity for ages 3 to Kindergarten K Y - Kids 1st-4th grade D Y - Youth (5th-8th grade) APRIL 20 • SATURDAY 8:00am – 9:00am O Yoga Whizin Building Exhibitors: Julia Berkeley 8:00am – 9:30am M Breakfast Gindi Chadar Ochel 9:00am – 9:30am A Parent meeting/Meet the staff Ostrow Lounge Moderators: Kara Rosenwald Staff: Jessie, Joanne, Rotem HarZion, Sean Herstein, Daniella Plutchok 9:30am – 10:30am R Jr. Cong Shabbat Service, followed by Kiddush snack (Ages 6-12) Alon Binyamin Staff: Jessie, Joanne, Sean Herstein 9:30am – 10:30am R Rhythm 'n' Ruach Shabbat Family Jam - for tots ages 0-5 and their parents Tikvah Prayer Area Staff: Shelley Dean 9:30am – 12:00pm R Shacharit/Egal - followed by community Kiddush Fingerhut Chapel (BKR) 9:30am – 12:00pm R Shacharit/Mechitza - followed by community Kiddush Friedman Library 10:30am – 1:00pm Y Gan time Schneider Family Gan Staff: Olivia, Sandra Chack, Meira Gotesdyner, Karyn Grunfeld, Daniella Plutchok 10:30am – 1:00pm K Kids Group (1st-4th graders) Alon Binyamin Staff: Jessie, Joanne, Yael Rosenwald 10:30am – 1:00pm D Youth Activities (5th-8th graders) Kasirer Beit Midrash Staff: Phil Emmerich, Rotem HarZion 12:00pm – 1:00pm S Foreign Policy Agenda in the 116th Congress: a Democratic Perspective Fingerhut Chapel (BKR) Speakers: Daniel Silverberg 12:45pm – 1:00pm Y Gan Pick Up Time Schneider Family Gan 1:15pm – 2:15pm M Lunch Gindi Chadar Ochel 2:15pm – 2:30pm P Staff Meeting Kasirer Beit Midrash Staff: Kara Rosenwald 2:15pm – 3:15pm A Concierge Desk Open Ostrow Lounge Staff: Teri Naftalin, Jennifer Tabak-Levy 2:15pm – 3:15pm G Game Check Out Open Ostrow Lounge Moderators: Howie Naftalin 2:30pm – 3:30pm S Haroset: Surprising and Spicy Texts about Everyone's Passover Favorite Fingerhut Chapel (BKR) Speakers: Rabbi Dorothy Richman 2:30pm – 5:00pm O Sports Fields Open Sports Fields 2:30pm – 5:30pm O Pool Open Familian-Smalley Swimming Pool Facility Moderators: Maya Tennenbaum 3:00pm – 4:00pm O Basketball Game Basketball Courts Staff: Sean Herstein 3:00pm – 4:00pm O Parents and Children Yoga Whizin Building Staff: Shelley Dean 4:00pm – 5:00pm N "See what I learned and made for Passover" - Project Fair Outside Ostrow Lounge Staff: Joanne, Kara Rosenwald 4:30pm – 5:30pm T Community Tea/Snack Ostrow Lounge 5:00pm – 5:00pm R Mincha/Egal Fingerhut Chapel (BKR) Staff: Rabbi Adam Schaffer 5:00pm – 5:00pm H Mincha/Mechitza Friedman Library Staff: Rabbi Aaron 5:45pm – 6:45pm L Ramah Parlor Talk - Get to know our Speaker in Residence - Daniel Silverberg Fingerhut Chapel (BKR) Moderators: Daniel Silverberg 6:15pm – 6:15pm R All Wandering Jews participating in Early Family Seder Tableau please meet at Alon Binyamin Alon Binyamin Staff: Janice Schactman 6:30pm – 8:30pm R AROUND THE PASSOVER TABLE - Family Seder Tableau Meet at Alon Binyamin Moderators: Rabbi Joe, Uri Rosenwald Staff: Shelley Dean, Phil Emmerich, Sean Herstein, Yael Rosenwald, Janice Schactman, Rabbi Adam Schaffer 8:00pm – 8:00pm R Maariv - Egal Fingerhut Chapel (BKR) Staff: Rabbi Adam Schaffer 8:00pm – 8:00pm R Maariv/Mechitza Friedman Library Staff: Rabbi Aaron 8:00pm – 11:30pm A Shmira (evening supervision) Lobby of Buildings A, B, Whizin & Cabins Staff: Jennifer Tabak-Levy 8:23pm – 8:23pm R Yom Tov Candle Lighting Ostrow Lounge Staff: Ariella Moss Peterseil 8:30pm – 11:30pm R Traditional Seder Leiber Chadar Ochel Sheni Staff: Rabbi Aaron, Rabbi Dorothy Richman Camp Ramah in California Passover Program A All Take Note! 1 Arts N Arts and Culture G Game time! L Libations & Lectures M Meal time O Outdoors & Wellness P Passover Staff R Religious Service or event S Shiur - Learning H Shmira (Babysitting in housing T Tea Time Y Y - Gan activity for ages 3 to Kindergarten K Y - Kids 1st-4th grade areas) C Y - Teen activty for ages 14 & up D Y - Youth (5th-8th grade) APRIL 21 • SUNDAY 8:00am – 8:30am O Meditation Kasirer Beit Midrash Speakers: Rabbi Dorothy Richman 8:00am – 9:00am O Physical fitness class - Power of Passover Gazebo Banot Staff: Karyn Grunfeld 8:00am – 9:30am M Breakfast Gindi Chadar Ochel 8:15am – 9:00am O Adult Lap Swim - sign up in advance Familian-Smalley Swimming Pool Facility 8:45am – 9:30am S Coffee & Torah: Red in the Face -- A Study of Dignity and Embarrassment Ostrow Lounge Staff: Rabbi Chaim Tureff 9:30am – 10:30am R Jr.
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