Welcome Letter

Dear Guests, Welcome to Passover 5779 at in ! 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 / 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 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. Cong Yom tov Service and Kiddush (Ages 6-12) Alon Binyamin

9:30am – 10:30am R Rhythm 'n' Ruach Hag Family Jam - for tots ages 0-5 and their parents Tikvah Prayer Area Staff: Shelley Dean

9:30am – 12:00pm R Shacharit followed by Kiddush - Mechitza Friedman Library Staff: Rabbi Aaron

9:30am – 12:00pm R Shacharit/Egal - followed by community Kiddush Fingerhut Chapel (BKR) Staff: Rabbi Adam Schaffer

10:30am – 1:00pm Y Gan Time (Ages 3-Kindergarten) Schneider Family Gan Staff: Olivia, Meira Gotesdyner, Karyn Grunfeld, Daniella Plutchok

10:30am – 1:00pm K Kids Group (1st-4th graders) Meet at Alon Binyamin Staff: Jessie, Joanne, Yael Rosenwald

10:30am – 1:00pm D Youth Activites (5th-8th graders) Kasirer Beit Midrash Staff: Phil Emmerich, Rotem HarZion

12:00pm – 1:00pm S What just happened in the Israeli Elections? Understanding voting patterns and what it means for the future Speakers: Joel Braunold Fingerhut Chapel (BKR)

12:45pm – 1:00pm Y Gan PICK UP TIME Schneider Family Gan

1:00pm – 1:15pm A Campwide gathering: Everyone please attend The Givah (Hill in front of Chadar Ochel) Staff: Kara Rosenwald

1:15pm – 2:15pm M Lunch Gindi Chadar Ochel

2:15pm – 2:30pm O Sports Equipment Check out Sports Shed Staff: Yiftach Levy

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

2:30pm – 3:30pm O Family Softball game Baseball Field Staff: Dave Bard 2:30pm – 5:30pm O Familian-Smalley Swimming Pool Facility Open Familian-Smalley Swimming Pool Facility Staff: Maya Tennenbaum

3:30pm – 4:30pm S Difficult Conversations from family conflict to difficult colleagues Friedman Library Speakers: Sarah Gershman Staff: Rabbi Aaron

3:30pm – 4:30pm C Teen Activity Kasirer Beit Midrash Staff: Caren Heller, Sean Herstein

4:00pm – 5:00pm T Community Tea/Snack ______Passover Bingo Ostrow Lounge

5:00pm – 5:30pm G Game Check Out Open - Come check out the game selection at camp for Pesach - check out a game with your game check out card in your name tag. Canteen

5:00pm – 5:30pm O Lap Swim - the lanes will be set up for aquatic exercise Familian-Smalley Swimming Pool Facility

5:30pm – 6:30pm L Ramah Parlor: Musical Midrash and Other Spiritual Practices Fingerhut Chapel (BKR) Speakers: Rabbi Dorothy Richman

6:30pm – 7:30pm M Dinner Gindi Chadar Ochel

7:30pm – 7:45pm R Mincha/Egal Fingerhut Chapel (BKR) Staff: Rabbi Adam Schaffer

7:30pm – 7:45pm R Mincha/Mechitza Friedman Library Staff: Rabbi Aaron

7:45pm – 8:30pm R Maariv and Havdala (8:23) Friedman Library Staff: Rabbi Aaron

7:45pm – 8:30pm R Maariv and Havdala (8:23) Fingerhut Chapel (BKR) Staff: Rabbi Adam Schaffer

8:00pm – 11:00pm H Shmira Begins (evening supervision) Lobby of Buildings A, B, Whizin & Cabins Staff: Jennifer Tabak-Levy

8:10pm – 8:10pm Yom Tov Ends Camp Ramah

8:45pm – 10:30pm N Sunday night at the Movies Leiber Chadar Ochel Sheni

9:00pm – 11:00pm 1 Painting Night for Adults Flax Art Center Camp Ramah in California Passover Program

L Libations & Lectures M Meal time R Religious Service or event H Shmira (Babysitting in housing areas) C Y - Teen activty for ages 14 & up

APRIL 26 • FRIDAY

6:00pm – 7:00pm M 1st Seating Shabbat Dinner for families with small children - must sign up in advance Leiber Chadar Ochel Sheni

6:45pm – 7:00pm R Mincha/Egal Fingerhut Chapel (BKR) Staff: Rachel Lerner

6:45pm – 7:00pm R Mincha/Mechitza Friedman Library Staff: Rabbi Josh Feigelson

7:10pm – 7:30pm R Maariv/Egal Fingerhut Chapel (BKR) Staff: Rachel Lerner

7:10pm – 7:30pm R Maariv/Mechitza Friedman Library Staff: Rabbi Josh Feigelson

7:19pm – 7:19pm R Shabbat Candlelighting Ostrow Lounge Staff: Shelley Dean

7:30pm – 9:00pm M 2nd Seating Shabbat Dinner Gindi Chadar Ochel

8:00pm – 11:00pm H Shmira Begins (evening supervision) Lobby of Buildings A, B, Whizin & Cabins Staff: Jennifer Tabak-Levy

9:30pm – 11:00pm L Oneg Ostrow Lounge Artists: Nachum, Jon Adam Ross

10:00pm – 12:00am C Teen Lounge Night Spiwak-Baran Staff Lounge Staff: Sean Herstein

Camp Ramah in California Passover Program

A All Take Note! G Game time! L Libations & Lectures M Meal time O Outdoors & Wellness P Passover Staff

R Religious Service or event S Shiur - Learning T Tea Time Y Y - Gan activity for ages 3 to Kindergarten

K Y - Kids 1st-4th grade D Y - Youth (5th-8th grade)

APRIL 27 • SATURDAY

8:00am – 9:00am O Physical fitness class - Shabbat Stroll - Not your usual Shabbat Shlepper! Gazebo Banot Moderators: Karyn Grunfeld

8:00am – 9:30am M Breakfast Gindi Chadar Ochel

8:45am – 9:30am S Coffee & Torah: Rav Kook on the Difference Between Freedom and Being Free Ostrow Lounge Staff: Ariel

9:30am – 10:30am R Jr. Congregation/ Kiddush Snack (ages 6-12) Alon Binyamin Staff: Brianah Caplan, 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 followed by Kiddush - Egal Fingerhut Chapel (BKR) Staff: Rachel Lerner

9:30am – 12:00pm R Shacharit followed by Kiddush - Mechitza Friedman Library Staff: Rabbi Josh Feigelson

10:30am – 1:30pm Y Gan Open (ages 3-Kindergarten) Schneider Family Gan Staff: Yarden, Meira Gotesdyner, Daniella Plutchok

10:30am – 1:30pm K Kids Group (1st-4th graders) Alon Binyamin

10:30am – 1:30pm D Youth Activities (5th-8th graders) Alon Binyamin Staff: Brianah Caplan

12:30pm – 1:30pm S What Israelite Experience Stands at The Center of The Torah? What Does that Fact Teach Us? Speakers: Rabbi Joel Rembaum Fingerhut Chapel (BKR)

1:15pm – 1:30pm Y Gan Pick Up Schneider Family Gan

1:30pm – 2:30pm M Lunch - followed by camp wide ruach session! Staff: Brianah Caplan, Shelley Dean

2:15pm – 3:15pm A Concierge Desk Open Ostrow Lounge Staff: Teri Naftalin, Jennifer Tabak-Levy

2:30pm – 5:00pm O Sports Shed open 2-3pm, return items 4:30-5pm Meet in front of the sports shack Moderators: Uri Rosenwald

2:30pm – 5:30pm O Familian-Smalley Swimming Pool Facility open Familian-Smalley Swimming Pool Facility Moderators: Maya Tennenbaum

2:45pm – 3:00pm P Staff Meeting Kasirer Beit Midrash Staff: Kara Rosenwald

3:00pm – 4:00pm O Family Volleyball game Volleyball courts Staff: Dave Bard

3:00pm – 4:30pm S and the California End of Life Option Act Fingerhut Chapel (BKR) Speakers: Rabbi Elliot Dorff, Ph.D., Rabbi Gordon Tucker

4:00pm – 5:00pm T Community Tea Ostrow Lounge

4:30pm – 5:30pm S Israel, antisemitism and Congress - what just happened and is it bound to happen again? Friedman Library Speakers: Daniel Silverberg, Joel Braunold 5:00pm – 5:30pm G Game Check In Canteen Moderators: Yiftach Levy

5:30pm – 6:30pm L Ramah Parlor - A Rabbi on Federal and State Commissions: What Happened to the Separation of Church and State? Fingerhut Chapel (BKR) Speakers: Rabbi Elliot Dorff, Ph.D.

6:30pm – 7:30pm M Dinner Gindi Chadar Ochel

7:15pm – 8:30pm R MIncha/Maariv Egal Fingerhut Chapel (BKR) Staff: Rachel Lerner

7:15pm – 8:30pm R MIncha/Maariv Mechitza Friedman Library Staff: Rabbi Josh Feigelson

8:28pm – 8:28pm R Shabbat/Yom Tov Ends

8:30pm – 8:30pm R Camp Wide Havdallah Maagal Ilan Staff: Brianah Caplan, Shelley Dean

9:30pm – 11:00pm M Pizza & Beer Ostrow Lounge Staff: Randy, Rabbi Joe

Passover “A” to “Z”

Accessibility: All of our buildings are wheelchair/handicap accessible. If you need any assistance during your stay, please arrange for a ride in our golf cart. Be aware that Los Angeles Area Airports require baggage to be checked in 1 hour prior to your scheduled departure time, and recommends arrival at the airport 60 - 90 minutes before departure. Travel time between Camp Ramah in California and the airports is approximately 1 1⁄2 hours depending on traffic.

Babysitting: We offer babysitting in buildings A, B, Whizin, Marp and the bunk area each evening from 8pm-11pm. Parents wishing to leave children sleeping in their rooms during that time are asked to check out with the staff in the building for that evening and to return by 11pm and check in with the staff person. Private babysitting during evening hours can be arranged with sitters, please see Yirat for the list of sitters.

Boxed Lunches: For guests going on our Chol HaMoed excursion to Magic Mountain, boxed lunch, dinner, snacks and bottled water will be provided for you.

For guests going on their own day trips or departing during Passover, pre ordered boxed lunches will be available in the dining room on the requested day. If you need boxed meals please find the order form in the Ostrow Lounge, fill it out and turn it in no later than 8pm the evening prior. There is no charge for boxed meals.

Business Center: We understand many of our guests must stay connected with the outside world during their stay. We do ask that you be respectful of other guest’s observances during Yom Tov and Shabbat and stay connected in a private area. Our breathtaking Ojai location might pose some challenges for personal, wireless devices, but guests are welcome to use our computers, printer and copier at any time in our Business Center located in the main office. If you require a space to work, our staff will be happy to help you find what you need without distracting other guests.

Candle lighting: We will provide Shabbat and Yom Tov candles for candle lighting in the Dining Hall. Our daily schedule includes candle lighting times. It is most important that you do not light candles in your room!

Canteen: Our canteen is located on the side of the main office building facing the Marp. You will be able to purchase Camp Ramah in California items on all Chol HaMoed days. Look for a special Canteen card in your welcome bag.

Cars: The speed limit on campus is 5mph. You are welcome to load/unload your cars close to your assigned building and then return your car to the main parking lot for the remainder of your stay.

Cell phone use: Cell phone signals can be spotty, but for the most part we have good reception with all carriers. Public phones are available in an emergency

Children/Youth Programming: Supervised children and teen programming will be offered by professional educators and experienced counselors. Details on times and locations are available on Sched.

For parents of children ages 3-18, please attend the Parent meeting the 1st Shabbat morning of camp. If you arrive to camp for the 2nd half of Encampment, please attend parent meeting at 4:00pm on Tuesday, April 23

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Check-in: Check-in for pre-arranged early arrivals begins on Thursday 4/18 at 3 pm. If you are arriving after business hours please be in touch with Teri to make your arrival arrangements. Program check-in will be on Friday 4/19 from 1pm to 4pm. All other arrivals will check in at the office upon arrival. Any special arrivals should contact Teri Naftalin, Guest Coordinator, at [email protected]. Our main office will be staffed throughout the week and our Concierge Desk will have hours that are posted in the schedule. The main office phone number is (805) 646-4301.

Check-out: Check out is at 10am the day of your departure. If you are departing mid-holiday, we welcome you to remain on campus and enjoy the day’s programming through lunch, but please vacate your room by 10am on your day of departure to allow us time to prepare for new arrivals and return your keys to the office. Keys must be returned or a charge of $50 will be assessed. At the end of the program keys can be returned in the Ostrow lounge.

Clothing: Our atmosphere is casual; however we suggest not wearing jeans on Seder nights and Shabbat. Temperatures can drop quickly in the evenings and early mornings so we do suggest layering your clothes.

Coffee Service: Coffee will be available each morning beginning at 7am in the Ostrow Lounge.

Concierge desk: Our Concierge desk is located in the Ostrow Lounge to answer questions and help you with any room, campus or programming needs. Specific office hours will be posted on Sched. You will also always see our friendly staff around campus - if they can’t assist you they will direct you to someone who can!

Drinking Water: Water stations are available throughout the property.

Driving Directions: Online mapping and navigation systems are accurate. Our Camp address is: 385 Fairview Road, Ojai, CA 93023.

Emergencies/Illness: Our Marp (Infirmary) will be staffed with a nurse throughout the program.

In the event of an emergency, call 911. Be prepared to state the nature of the problem and your location (Camp Ramah, 385 Fairview Road, Ojai, CA 93023).

Excursions: Day trips will depart from the Weber Garden (flag poles). Check our daily schedule for specific transportation times.

**If guests miss the designated departure or choose not to go on the excursion once paid, transportation fees cannot be refunded.

Food: We are a kosher campus. Please help us maintain our Passover . All your meals, snacks and beverages are provided. Outside food is not allowed on campus.

Games and Sports Equipment: Sports Equipment can be checked out from the Sports Shed, please see schedule for times. Games can be checked out in the Canteen, please see schedule for check out times. Look for a special Game Check out card in your welcome bag.

Gratuity: (see tips) – Gratuity 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.

Heated accommodations: All accommodations are heated. Cabin thermostats are in the common entryway.

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Housekeeping: Our housekeeping staff will be in camp throughout the week to maintain all public areas. The in room cleaning schedule will be announced at the beginning of the program. If you would like fresh towels, or have any housekeeping needs, please let Teri know.

Laundry: We provide a coin operated laundry room. It is conveniently located near the main office building. If you need any laundry supplies they are in the laundry room.

Lost & Found: The ‘Lost and Found’ table is located outside the Ostrow lounge. Please be sure to leave found items or check for lost items at this location.

Luggage Service: If you need any assistance with your luggage upon arrival or departure, please notify our Hospitality team upon arrival and we will help arrange.

Massage Therapy: Massage therapists will be available. A separate flyer with specific information was sent in advance of your arrival and appointments must be made to assure an appointment. Please refer to the Massage page in this booklet for details.

Meals: On Yom Tov and Shabbat, Kiddush is recited before the lunch meal. The buffet line will open thereafter. Parents, please help your children observe this ritual.

Messages: Messages for guests will be pinned onto the board directly outside the Ostrow lounge. Guests are also welcome to leave messages for one another and request partners for cards or sports on this board.

Noise Curfew: We are in a residential area and ask that you please be respectful of our neighbors when outside, especially in the evenings. No amplified music is allowed past 9:00pm weeknights and 11:00pm on weekends.

Parking: Please observe all posted road signs throughout camp. There is a one way only loop around camp to avoid congestion and accidents. All guest cars must be parked in the main lot at the front of camp. NO cars are allowed to drive through camp other than for the loading and unloading of luggage. Any cars left on the road and not in the main parking lot will be towed at the owner’s expense. We must maintain a passable road for emergency vehicles and safety.

Prayers: All participants are welcome to join in daily religious prayer services. Times are listed in Sched.

Running/Walking off property: If you intend to run or walk on the road outside of our property, please be aware that there are dogs in the area that might not be as friendly as we at Camp Ramah in California and that the roads are narrow and windy. Please also let someone know you are leaving camp.

Seders: On the first night of Passover, please find your seat at 7:15pm to help Sederim start promptly at 7:30pm. On the second night of Passover, please see schedule for seating/starting times for the Seder you have signed up for.

Smoking: Smoking is not permitted in any area of Camp. There is a designated smoking area located in the main parking lot near the security gate. A fee will be assessed to rooms or areas showing evidence of smoking or smoke damage.

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Swimming: We welcome everyone to enjoy the amazing pools and waterslide we offer at Camp Ramah in California. Pool Hours are posted in the daily schedule.

Teens: Please see the Teen listings in the schedule.

Telephones: Telephones are located throughout the campus, and hotel lobbies for your use. Long distance calls require a calling card.

Tips: (see gratuity) – 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.

Valuables: Camp Ramah in California is not responsible for any missing or lost items. If you are uncomfortable leaving valuables in your room, please leave them locked in your car (at your own risk); or bring them to the reception Desk where they will be locked away in a safe.

Wireless Access: Wireless access is available in all guest rooms and a variety of spots throughout campus. Unfortunately, wireless is not available in our cabins. (Network: Guest Password: WelcomeGuest)

Massage Information Once again Camp Ramah is partnering with the Day Spa of Ojai to bring you an incredible spa experience during Passover

Onsite massages are available daily Saturday, April 20, Monday, April 22 until Saturday, April 27

• All massages will be at the Levine Retreat House, in the conference center office inside the main doors • Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment • Please wait in the conference center • Sign up sheets will be at check in • After check in sign up sheets will be located at the Concierge desk inside the Ostrow lounge • All massages scheduled on Chag and Shabbat must be paid for in advanced Tipping is appreciated, no shows will be charged full amount

2019 In Camp Specials 50 minute massage $75 70 minute massage $95 (Cash or check only)

In Spa Specials 10% off any service 75 minutes or longer (Excluding specials and packages) *Passover Getaway* A relaxing 75 minute massage and 60 minute customized facial with a lavender hand treatment $225 (Regularly $253)

To schedule an in spa appointment please contact the spa directly 805-640-1100 Be sure to mention that you are calling from Camp Ramah, the spa is located approximately 2.5 miles from Camp Ramah

Thank You Thank you for being a part of our Camp Ramah in California Family and celebrating Passover with us!

Our mission at Camp Ramah in California is to offer exception experiences in Jewish living and learning for youth, adults, families and communities year-round. We hope you have enjoyed your Passover experience!

Our Passover program and all of the others we run throughout the year would not be possible without your support. Your support is the lifeline that keeps our signature programs thriving, enabling us to impact thousands of lives each summer and throughout the year. And every donation - large and small - makes a big difference.

To make a donation: - Please visit ramah.org/donate or text RAMAH to 41444 - Provide one of our staff members with your pledge envelope, which can be found in your welcome packet.

Thank you for being such a special part of our Camp Ramah in California community and for your ongoing support of our organization.

With much appreciation, The Camp Ramah in California Leadership