IMG_0879Bonim – Emma and Rebekah

Where do you go to school and/or work?

Emma – Brandeis University;  Rebekah – University of Puget Sound

What are you most excited about for this summer?

Emma – I am so excited to be back in the place that I love! I grew up at Camp Newman and was on staff for two summers, and last summer I did something different and found myself missing camp more than ever. I am so excited to create magic for these kids and further a love of Jewish camping.

If you had any superpower, what would it be and why? Rebekah – I would love to be able to fly!


Rishonim – Leila and LeahIMG_0885

Where do you go to school and/or work? 

Leila – Irvine Valley College;  Leah – Hebrew Union College

What are you most excited about for this summer? 

Leila – I’m really looking forward to creating special bonds with each and every one of my campers and counselors.

Did you go to summer camp as a kid? 

Leah – I went to camp at URJ Camp George near Toronto. My favorite part of camp growing up was the days spent on canoe trips every summer.


IMG_0893Shoshanim – Rachel and Daniel

Where do you go to school and/or work? 

Rachel – Graduated from University of Arizona;  Daniel – Hebrew Union College

What are the three words that describe you best? Daniel – Caring, Shmoozer, Persistent

Did you go to summer camp as a kid?  Rachel – I attended URJ Henry S. Jacobs camp in Utica, Mississippi for basically my entire childhood. Before attending this camp I did not realize that Jewish people existed outside of my small town in Jackson, Tennessee. Growing up, I thought that the television show Rugrats was based on my family because they were also Jewish.


Bogrim – Maddy IMG_0889

Where do you go to school and/or work?  Director of Teen Engagement in Los Altos Hills at Congregation Beth Am

If you had any superpower, what would it be?  To communicate in all languages!

Did you go to summer camp as a kid?  I will always remember one of my favorite hashkevot as a camper when I became an ice cream connoisseur. My counselors brought two different types of ice cream (white and green mint chip) and we had a taste test!

If you had any superpower, what would it be?  To communicate in all languages!


IMG_0898Tzofim – Liora and Leehe

Where do you go to school and/or work?  Liora –Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion

Where are you from?  Leehe – Tel Aviv, Israel

Did you go to summer camp as a kid?  Yes! I attended Camp Newman. I especially remember the Harry Potter themed shtick during my CIT 2009 summer. The entire CIT class would come together each week to prep the shtick. I would usually create the posters for the settings in the backgrounds of the shtick. We did our best to create a realistic and hilarious shtick that the entire camp community could enjoy!

If you had any superpower, what would it be?  I wish I could help people be proud of their decisions and never regret them. I think this would make us happier as a society.


Hagigah – Jory and RenaIMG_2572

Where do you go to school and/or work?  Jory – Temple Isaiah;  Rena – Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion

What are you most excited about for this summer?  Jory – I’m excited for all the incredible art and inspiration that will come from Hagigah and expanding our minds!;  Rena – I am incredibly excited to sing, work with campers to create art, and to put on an awesome Hagigah festival!

Did you go to summer camp as a kid? If so, what camp did you attend, and tell us a fun or funny memory from that experience:  Rena – I worked at Camp Kalsman for many years and one year we did the footloose dance six times in one day.

If you had any superpower, what would it be and why?  Jory – Flight to be able to slam dunk!


IMG_0922Shomrim – Malcolm

Where do you go to school and/or work? NYU class of 2015, currently working as the Youth and Music Coordinator for Congregation Shomrei Torah in Santa Rosa.

What are the three words that describe you best?  Goofy, Talkative, Goofy again

If you had any superpower, what would it be and why?  The ability to stop time (essentially a consequence free snooze button)

Did you go to summer camp as a kid? If so, what camp did you attend, and tell us a fun or funny memory from that experience:  I loved climbing the Tower, dancing on Shabbat and hanging out with my bunk mates.  I still remember the cheer our counselor made up for us when I was a camper in Chayim 2003 in cabin 404.