National Ramah Impact Report

November 2024 | חשון‎ 5785

Reflections on Our Year | Israel | Leadership Development
Reshet Ramah Year-Round Engagement | Support for Camps | Acknowledgments

Reflections on Our Year

This was a tumultuous, sad, and scary year, but our decades of educational leadership, community building, and vision positioned us to guide our Ramah family through the turbulence. We were ready to meet the many challenges and we did not lose hope.

This has been a historic period of resilience, growth, and profound impact. More than 11,000 campers and young adult staff members immersed themselves in Ramah summer camps and Israel programs, and over 6,000 individuals joined our National Ramah year-round initiatives. 

From college campuses across North America to the vibrant life at camp and inspiring solidarity missions in Israel, every Ramah experience deepened our commitment to Am Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael.

Thanks to the generous support from foundations, philanthropists, alumni, and friends,who share our values and passion, the National Ramah Commission (NRC) achieved remarkable milestones this year. We are deeply grateful for your belief in the transformative power of Ramah. This past year, NRC distributed over $3,000,000, including:

• $1,515,388 to camps to support affordability, mental health for campers and staff, security enhancements, Tikvah, and staff retention, among many others;

• $1,465,677 for expanding our year-round fellowships and training programs, engagement programs from Ramahniks of all ages, opening new camps, and creating a new Israel curriculum; and

• $750,000 in RootOne funding to offset tuition for teens to spend their summers in Israel.

Together, we have ensured that Ramah remains a vibrant, inclusive home where children, teens, and young adults build lifelong friendships, form their Jewish identities, and gain the tools to live with Jewish pride. Ramah alumni value Jewish community and are valued for what they bring to their Jewish communities.

Thank you for being our partners on this journey. Every program, every camper, and every connection contribute to the vibrant legacy of Jewish living. Together, we are shaping a resilient future and empowering the next generation of Jewish leaders.

National Ramah Commission, Inc. of The Jewish Theological Seminary