Legacy Book



 Legacy Society members share photos and stories from one generation to the next ensuring the vibrancy of Camp Ramah in Wisconsin.

 Deborah Shalowitz Cowans and Bruce Cowans


Bruce and Deborah with their children (from left) Aaron, Naomi and Deena.

 

Betsy and Scott Forester


Betsy and Scott pictured with two of their three children, Benjy and Shira.

 

 Marvell Ginsburg


Marvell center, pictured with (from left) Samantha Kopin, Rabbi Jonathan Ginsburg, Brett Kopin and Beth Ginsburg Kopin.

My three children and future son-in-law attended Ramah as campers and as staff members and Camp Ramah has been an important factor in strengthening the Jewish neshamas of my grandchildren. Both my son, Rabbi Jonathan Ginsburg, and my son-in-law, Dr. Jeff Kopin, attribute their skills in organization and administration to their experiences as Roshei Eidah. Kol HaKavod to Camp Ramah!

 Leslie and Bernie Goldblatt


Leslie with her daughter, Leora.

 

 Nami and David Goldenberg

I feel very fortunate to have come from a family with such a strong history and commitment to Ramah. While David is technically a "non-ramahnick", he knew when he married into the Dobrusin/Rozenfeld clan that Ramah would inevitably play a role in our future. In 2009, at my 13 year Nivonim reunion, I had the pleasure of introducing David to the place that has been like a second home to me, my parents and grandparents. David and I hope that one day we too will have the nachas my Bubby and Zayde have had of seeing our family grow up at Ramah. By making a commitment to Ramah's legacy society, we can help to ensure that families in the future will have that joy as well.
 

 Mindy and Jeffrey Gordon


Mindy and Jeffrey with their children, Jonathan, Hannah and Matthew.

We asked our children, "Why do you think it is important for us to include Ramah in our estate plan?"
They answered, "To ensure that future generations will have the same opportunities and benefits that all of us have been privileged to enjoy.  Judaism encourages us to give back."
Ramah has helped make our children who they are today and we are very grateful.

 Nina and Arnie Harris


Arnie and Nina with their children, Jonah and Shira.

 

 Beth and Dr. Jeff Kopin


Beth and Jeff pictured with two of their three children, Gabi (top) and Brett.

Back in the 1940's there were these incredible visionary leaders who had this crazy idea to buy a plot of land in the Northwoods of Wisconsin far away from our big population centers and start a Jewish camp. They started a Jewish camp that literally revolutionized Jewish education - that's what we're talking about with Ramah. So now it's our turn. It's over 60 years later and it's out generation's turn to see to it that we move the ball forward...To see to it that 30 years from now, 40 years from now, 50 years from now and even beyond, that that vision of the founders of camp had so many years ago is safe and secure. We have to give the gift of Ramah to future generations and legacy giving is one of the ways to do that.                    Jeff Kopin

I can't think of anything more amazing than a legacy that we can leave behind to ensure the future of Ramah. Camp Ramah has been a powerful experience for our kids and our family. It was given to us and now we have the opportunity to give back.                 Beth Kopin

 

 Edward and Roslyn (z"l) Marks

Our daughter, Robin Marks, was a Ramah camper some 30 years ago.  Her Ramah years built a firm basis for leading a fulfilling Jewish life.  This continues on with many "Ramahniks" who live in San Francisco where she now resides.  She and her Ramah friends hold holiday services together every year and invite others to join them.  The camp really inspires those who attend.

 Betty and Dr. Irving Rozenfeld


Betty and Irv pictured with four camper grandchildren and one staff grandchild (and the parents of those grandchildren) on Visitors' Day 2009.

  

Our relationship with Camp Ramah began in 1961 when our oldest child, David, became a camper and Irv started as camp doctor for two weeks.  Subsequently all of our children - Debby, Ellen, Jon and Ranna became campers and then staff.  Irv continued as a camp doctor for 18 summers. Our oldest grandchild, Nami Dobrusin, became a camper in 1992 to be followed by our other grandchildren: Yael, Shai, Ethan, Emily, Jordan, Sydney, Noah and Rebecca.  We again returned to camp for Visitors' Days.  M'Dor l'Dor! For this we feel truly blessed and grateful that the values and the total experience of camp are continuing to impact our family.  We want to insure that this legacy continues to future generations.

 Robin and Rabbi Steven Rubenstein


Robin and Steven with their children, Ari and Tali.

 

 Margaret and Alan Silberman

Ramah transformed our lives and the lives of our children, making Jewish knowledge, Jewish practice and Jewish identity an integral part of who we are. We have an obligation to pay back for all that we have gained from our Ramah experience.

Sarah Small


Pictured are Gabrielle, Sharone, Ilan, Aliza, Rachel and Arielle Small with their grandmother, Sarah Small

In 1972 my late husband Mendel and I sent off our 12 year old son, David, for his first summer as a camper at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin. Since that time our younger son, Michael, also enjoyed summers as a Ramah camper. Both David and Michael came back to serve in various staff capacities, and Michael even met his wife, Sheila, while both were counselors one summer. Now Michael's three daughters continue the Ramah Wisconsin tradition and David, Debbie and their three children are enthusiastic members of the Ramah New England community. The Small family's love affair with Ramah continues.

 Mayer Stiebel


Mayer (top left) and friends at camp in 1947.

It has been my privilege to witness Ramah's 63 year success in the eight week, 24/7 immersion of kids in a total Jewish world. I have included Ramah in my estate plan so this vital experience can be perpetuated.

 Lisa and Steven Tenzer


Steven and Lisa with their children Ari and Deena.