Spotlight on Yahadut

A woman wearing a mask sits on the floor between two masked children, holding a large notepad with handwritten rules. They are in a sunlit room with large windows and cleaning supplies in the background.

Yahadut (Judaics) at Ramah Day Camp is a chance for hanichim (campers) to explore a particular Jewish theme in-depth. Our theme for this summer is Brachot (blessings), expressing gratitude for what we experience in our lives. Each week will focus on a different set of blessings and ways that we express gratitude Jewishly, whether that be expressing gratitude for our bodies, the food we eat, the nature around us, or the people around us.  Through games, activities, and explorations around camp and more, hanichim will come to notice the world around them and express gratitude in a Jewish way through brachot.

Two girls stand on a wooded trail. One holds a clipboard with a handwritten list titled “Things We Are Thankful For.” Both smile at the camera. One girl holds a face mask; the other holds water bottles. Lush green trees surround them. A child with curly hair, wearing a red shirt and a mask under their chin, stands on a forest path while writing on a clipboard with a marker.

A group of children sit spaced apart on the floor of a large, wood-paneled room with big windows, while an adult stands at the front drawing on an easel. Trees can be seen through the windows.

 

Four young children sit and kneel on a carpeted floor, each focused on drawing or writing on clipboards. A brown couch and lamp are in the background, with a water bottle nearby. 

A handwritten list on large paper titled Brachot We Know, taped to a glass door with trees visible outside. The list includes various Hebrew blessings and terms, written mostly in red marker with some notes in black.

Meet Our Rosh Yahadut: My name is Abby Kerbel, and this is my second summer working at Ramah DC, my first as Rosh Yahadut. During the rest of the year I teach at the Gesher Jewish Day School in Fairfax, VA, and I’m also the co-chair of the Israeli Dance Festival DC. I love Rikud (Israeli Dance) and I can’t wait to learn and dance with everyone this summer!

Categories: Anafim, Garinim, Nitzanim, Program Highlights, Shorashim, Yahadut
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