Ten For ROO
The official podcast of Camp Ramah New England! Many of us live "ten months for two" - or ten months for ROO (our kangaROO mascot)! Join hosts Rabbi Ed Gelb, Josh Edelglass, and Michelle Sugarman to discuss all things Ramah New England! We'll share exciting news, debate our favorite (and least favorite) camp meals, and delve deep into the magic of Ramah. We'll also interview special guests who represent the GOATs (Greatest of All Time) of Ramah!
Episodes
14 episodes
Counting Ramah Shabbatot with Third-Year Counselors Sophie Scheer and Aaron Bruce!
On this episode of Ten for ROO we're thrilled to welcome another two amazing third-year counselors: Sophie Scheer and Aaron Bruce! Sophie and Aaron were part of our contingent at Weinstein, the National Ramah leadership training program; ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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43:02
Looking Back and Ahead with Third Year Counselors Rachel Scheer & Ramona Saft!
On this episode we're so happy to be joined by two extraordinary third-year counselors: Rachel Scheer and Ramona Saft! Rachel and Ramona were part of our contingent of returning counselors who attended the Weinstein leadership training pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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52:52
"More Flags More Fun!" with Leora Kimmel Greene
Leora Kimmel Greene joins us for a short FACT CHECK on the origins of the all-camp trip to Six Flags! A few episodes back, Josh and Rabbi Gelb were reminiscing about the origins of the Six Flags trip, and we might have gotten a few things wrong...
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28:37
Maslul Argentina with Senior Counselors Sophia Jacobson & David Kotton!
Welcome back to Ten for ROO! In this episode, we chat with third-year counselors Sophia Jacobson and David Kotton! Sophia and David are incredible leaders and role models at camp, and they represented Ramah New England on this year's National R...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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37:11
"No One Ever Ages Out of Camp" with Rabbi Gordon Tucker
On this episode, it's our great honor to be joined by Rabbi Gordon Tucker! Rabbi Tucker is a leading scholar of Conservative Judaism, and he's been an influential teacher & educator at Camp Ramah New England all the way back since 1987....
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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31:42
Marbim b'Simcha
Our 2023 theme is "marbim b'simcha" -- increasing our joy -- and we're feeling a lot of joy having celebrated Purim a few weeks ago and thus knowing that camp is not far off! In this episode, Rabbi Gelb, Michelle & Josh talk about all the t...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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53:55
2023 Tzad Bet Rashei Edot!
Get to know our incredible 2023 Tzad Bet (B-Side) Rashei Edot (Division Heads) in this exciting episode! We're joined by Rosh Magshimim Alyssa Leventhal, Rosh Bogrim Macie Gelb, and Rosh Machon Eytan Layman! We also interview Rosh Nivonim...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:02:05
2023 Tzad Aleph & Amitzim Rashei Edot!
Get to know our incredible 2023 Tzad Aleph (A-Side) Rashei Edot (Division Heads), as well as our Rosh Amitzim, in this exciting episode! We're joined by Rosh Ilanot Hadas Bromberg Seltzer, Rosh Solelim Devasha Solomon, Rosh Shoafim Josh Strauss...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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51:11
"All Aboard!" with Amy Skopp Cooper
This week we were honored to chat with National Ramah Director Amy Skopp Cooper, who got her start at Camp Ramah New England! Amy tells us all about her deep roots at Ramah New England (wait until you hear her wild train story!!) a...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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39:54
"Acheinu Has to be Fourth!" with David Offit
On this episode we were delighted to be joined by the "golden pipes" of the one and only David Offit, long-time Ramah chanich (camper), madrich (counselor), Rosh Edah (Division Head), Program Director, and current board member!David, sp...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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50:59
Deep-Fried Popcorn with Jackie & Sean
We're thrilled to welcome Jackie Romito-Carey & Sean Carey to our podcast this week! Sean & Jackie are the incredible team who run our Chadar Ochel (Dining Hall) over the summer, and they also oversee all of the retreats and events that...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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41:34
Origins & Engagements with Emma Neusner & Andy Weissfeld
We're excited to welcome our first guests to the podcast: Emma Neusner & Andy Weissfeld! Emma and Andy (who recently got engaged and plan to get married at camp!) are beloved long-time Ramahniks, both of whom have spent many years as ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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43:51
"Vayidgu"
Rabbi Gelb, Josh and Michelle get to know one another better by asking each other questions from the Vogue 73 Question Challenge. Rabbi Gelb waxes poetic about Bruce Springsteen and discussed the proper pronunciation (and meaning behind) the wo...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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32:16
Ramah Origins (or: "When the Roo Runs Free")
Welcome to the first ever episode of Ten for ROO, the official podcast of Camp Ramah New England! In this episode, co-hosts Rabbi Ed Gelb, Josh Edelglass, and Michelle Sugarman share their Ramah origin stories. They also discuss trout fishing, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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