L'Hitraot & Shanah Tovah!
Dear Friends of Ramah Nyack,
Last Tuesday and Wednesday marked Rosh Chodesh Elul, a time for thoughtful reflection on the year we are about to leave behind and tremendous vision for the one we will soon enter. As we listened to the wakening sounds of the shofar this morning on the migrash, I could not think of a more appropriate note on which to conclude our summer here at Machaneh Ramah. The stillness was captivating; we stood together in awe, memories of the summer dancing through our minds, the ancient sounds echoing across our beloved and now dusty lawn.
The transition from summer to fall, like all transitions, is bittersweet. Yet with the anticipation of the chagim comes the promise of a fresh new year, ripe with meaning, growth, and moments of celebration. Our staff and campers approach this new year more confident, more inspired, and more in tune with our beautiful Jewish heritage. Fitted with our precious summer memories, we are ready to tackle new challenges, peacefully knowing that we will all gather here next summer to rejoice as a community once again.
I wish all of you a year filled with sweetness and health.
Shanah tovah,
Amy Skopp Cooper, Director
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Festivale Fun
The rain held off, and we danced joyfully together on our migrash at yesterday's Festivale in celebration of our kasum summer. Those family members whose schedules permitted them to attend had a real treat!
Many thanks go to veteran staff member Judy Kane, and her assistant, Leah Stern, who choreographed the dances and directed Festivale.
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A Few Final Reminders
Donations in Honor of Staff
Please remember that staff members are not permitted to accept gratuities. Click here to make a donation in honor of our staff to show your appreciation.
No Tuition Increase for Next Summer If You Pre-Register Early
Don't forget! You can lock in 2010 tuition for next summer by pre-registering by October 15, 2010. Click here to download a pre-registration form to mail in with your deposit.
From Our Nurses
Please check your child(ren)'s backpack(s) today, as certain medications, such as EpiPens, inhalers, empty bottles, etc., have been sealed and sent home with your child(ren). Following NYS regulations, certain medications will be mailed directly to your home.
Zimriyah DVDs Still Available
Please click here to download an order form. Please send your orders to our winter office at 3080 Broadway, New York, NY 10027.
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Morning Migrash Music
Every morning, campers have bakashot (requests) for their favorite migrash dance music. Many of these are difficult to find online, but we’ve provided you with links where possible.
Nitzanim's Festivale song, "Jungle," sung by Eyal Golan, was undoubtedly the most popular song of the summer.
Jungle
Artist: Eyal Golan
Album: A Way of Life (Track #8)YouTube music video
Here are some of the other favorites:
Balbali Oto
Artist: Kobi Peretz
Album: Balbali Oto (Track #1)
YouTube music video
Banu Lehair Tair
Artist: Momy Levy
Album: Yavo Ishi (Track #4)
YouTube music video
Hayeladim Koftzim
Artist: Shotei Hanevua
Album: Shotei Hanevua (Track #8)
Download from Amazon
Hopa Hey
Artist: Yigal Bashan
Album: Hopa Hey
Turkish Kiss (Simarik)
Artist: Tarkan
Album: Tarkan (Track #1)
Download from iTunes
YouTube dance video
Zodiac
Artist: Yaron Hadad
Album: Good Night Europe (Track #4)
YouTube music video
Zuz M’Tzad L’Tzad
Artist: Oren Ashkenazi
Download song
YouTube dance video
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Tie-Dye Tallit Triumphs
Campers proudly display the tie-dyed tallitot that they made in the arigim (fabric arts) shiur and bechira, led by Rabbi Chana Thompson Shor.
You may click here to see more samples of the work done in arigim.
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