Parsha Talk with Rabbis Eliot Malomet, Barry Chesler and Jeremy Kalmanofsky. On this Yom Kippur edition of Parashah Talk we spend our time talking about Yom Kippur, Kol Nidrei, and forgiveness, among other things. Our hearts weigh heavily as we continue to think about and pray for the hostages in what is now their second year of captivity. May they…

Parsha Talk with Rabbis Eliot Malomet, Barry Chesler and Jeremy Kalmanofsky. We are winding our way to the conclusion of our annual Torah Reading. This week’s parashah, Nitzavim-Va’yelekh [Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30] is the penultimate Shabbat reading. The following Shabbat, October 5, is Shabbat Shuvah, the Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur…

Parsha Talk with Rabbis Eliot Malomet, Barry Chesler and Jeremy Kalmanofsky. Parashat Ki Tavo [Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8] features, among other things, the ritual of the first fruits and the description of a one-time event to take place in the Land of Israel where the Israelites will assemble 6 tribes each on 2 mountains [Ebal and Gerizim for those of …

Parsha Talk with Rabbis Eliot Malomet, Barry Chesler and Jeremy Kalmanofsky . In the words of my friend and colleague Rabbi Eliot Malomet, Parashat Ki Tetze [Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19] is mitzvah dense, containing 74 out the 613 commandments the rabbis found in the Torah, well over 10%. In our conversations we tried to extract meaning from this welte…

Parsha Talk with Rabbis Eliot Malomet, Barry Chesler and Jeremy Kalmanofsky. Parashat Shoftim [Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9] ordinarily provides a lot of material for conversation and discussion. On his JPS Torah Commentary, Jeffrey Tigay divides the parashah into two: Civil and Religious Authorities [16:18-18:22] and Judicial and Miltary Matters [19:1-2…

Parsha Talk with Rabbis Eliot Malomet, Barry Chesler and Jeremy Kalmanofsky. Parashat Re’eh [Deuteronomy 11:26–16:17] is the fourth parashah in Deuteronomy. After a few introductory verses, the parashah begins the lengthy section Jeffrey Tigay entitles “The Laws Given in Moab”, which continues through the next few weeks to parashat Ki Tavo, read on…

Welcome to Parsha Talk with Rabbis Eliot Malomet, Barry Chesler and Jeremy Kalmanofsky.Parashat Eqev [Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25] is the third parashah in the Book of Deuteromony. Among its verses are the 7 species [8:8] which distinguish the Land of Israel, the verse [8:9] which is incorporated into the Grace after Meals and provides the halakhic [Jew…

Parsha Talk with Rabbis Eliot Malomet, Barry Chesler and Jeremy Kalmanofsky. Parashat Va-etchanan [Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11] contains, among other passages, the second version of the 10 Commandments, as remembered by Moshe 40 years after they were given at Sinai [Exodus 20], and the first paragraph of the Shema, the great credal statement of Judaism, …

Palmer Day 2024 kicks off.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

Parsha Talk with Rabbis Eliot Malomet, Barry Chesler and Jeremy Kalmanofsky. Parashat Devarim [Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22] opens the Book of Deuteronomy. It is a longstanding tradition to read this parashah on the Shabbat preceding Tisha B'Av, the Fast of the Ninth of Av, the day on which Jews commemorate the tragic events which have befallen us as a peo…

The two teams of Yom Sport present songs, cheers, and their banners. Congratulations to the blue team!!!Recorded by Amy ErlangerΑπό τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

A snippet of the B Side Competition that was part of Yom Sport 2024.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

The kids of Nitzanim create cheers for their respective teams.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

The kids of Cochavim compete during Yom Sport! It's Blue vs Green. Who's going to come out with the victory?Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

The kids of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires find out that Yom Sport is happening the next day, and that the theme is Monsters Inc.!Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

Zimriyah 2024! by Camp Ramah in the BerkshiresΑπό τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

Jacki Honig and Alex Friedman put the Chug back in "Chugmash" One last time this summer with Parshat Matot Masei.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

Parsha Talk with Rabbis Eliot Malomet, Jeremy Kalmanofsku and Barry Chesler. Parashat Mattot-Mas’ai [Numbers 30:2-36:13], the double parashah which concludes the Book of Numbers, is the longest parashah in the Torah by the number of sentences and word. Because it is a double parashah it has, perhaps, a larger number of themes than usual. We spent m…

Amy Erlanger and Jamie Cosky interview campers about what being Jewish means to them.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

The kids of A1 watch The Olympics.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

The kids of Tzeirim put the Kol Ramah hosts, Amy and Jamie, to the test.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

Jacki Honig and Alex Friedman return to discuss Pinchas and women running the world.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

Parsha Talk with Rabbis Eliot Malomet, Barry Chesler and Jeremy Kalmanofsky. Parashat Pinchas [Numbers 25:10–30:1] begins with the end of the story from the last nine verses of last week’s parashah. Pinchas is apparently rewarded by God with a b’rit shalom [covenant of peace]. because he stilled God’s kin‘ah [translated as zealousness or jealousy].…

B13 Reacts to Video Guessing Games by Camp Ramah in the BerkshiresΑπό τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

Parsha Talk with Rabbis Eliot Malomet, BArry Chesler and Jeremy Kalmanofsky. Parashat Balak [Numbers 22:2–25:9] follows closely on the events of last week. Balak, king of Moab, feels threatened by the approaching Israelites, and seeks help from Balaam, a prophet who lives in the wider neighborhood. Long before Mr. Ed featured a talking horse on TV,…

Adat HaSolelim puts on a production of The Little Mermaid.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

A10 Interviews- Recorded July 15, 2024 by Camp Ramah in the BerkshiresΑπό τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

With the assistance of Landon Braverman, here is an original play by Cochavim.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

With the assistance of Landon Braverman, the kids of Tzeirim wrote an original play about the importance of traditions and friendship.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

The kids of Shorashim do sports commentary with Jamie Cosky. Amy Erlanger is educated on sports during this whole thing.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

This week in Jacki and Alex's parsha talk they discuss parsha Chukat. They discuss everything from Moshe hitting a rock - all the way to Miriam and who she is.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

Parsha Talk with Rabbis Eliot Malomet, Barry Chesler and Jeremy Kalmanofsky. Parashat Huqqat [Numbers 19:1-22:1] contains some of the great passages in the Book of Numbers. It begins with the ritual of the red heifer, whose ashes are instrumental in the ritual response to corpse contamination. In the next scene Moses and Aaron respond to the people…

Fun times with bunk B9.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

Tune in to this amazing concert that celebrates America.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

Jacki Honig and Alex Friedman return to give us their points of view on Parshat Korach.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

Parsha talk with Rabbis Eliot Malomet, Barry Chesler and Jeremy Kalmonofsky. Parashat Korach [Numbers 16-18] follows a similar pattern to Sh’lach L’kha last week. There are two chapters devoted to the main topic, in this case, the rebellions of Korach and others, followed by a chapter with a miscellany of laws. Parashat Tzitzit [Numbers 15:37–41], …

Dean, Leah, Abby, Sydney, and Lilly Rae of Tzeirim interview our Video Specialist, Lola.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

Amy Erlanger and Jamie Cosky get a visit from a very enthusiastic Tzrif. Kol Ramah love you, A2!Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

The kids of Shorashim make a candy tier list with Amy Erlanger and Jamie CoskyΑπό τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

Jacki Honig and Alex Friedman put the "Chug" back in "Chugmash" with this new series. In this episode, they educate each other on their thoughts about this week's parsha, Shelach Lecha.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

Parsha Talk with Rabbis Eliot Malomet, Barry Chesler and Jeremy Kalmanofsky. Parashat Sh’lakh, sometimes referred to as Sh’lakh L’kha [Numbers 13-15], is taken up mostly with the story of the Spies [Numbers 13-14], whose account to Moses and the people led to the adults of the generation of the Exodus dying in the wilderness. The only two adults wh…

Noah Sundel, Lia Davies, Mira Golomb, and Yael Katz talk with Amy Erlanger and Jamie Cosky about Taylor Swift, which leads to Amy realizing that she's getting old (just joking).Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

Amy Erlanger interviews people as the campers arrive.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

The first Kol Ramah show of the Kayitz. Amy Erlanger and Jamie Cosky sit down with the kids of Gan and Chaverim.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

Amy Erlanger, of Radio Kol Ramah, waits with her fellow tzevet members in anticipation for the campers to arrive. She also interviews some kids she hasn't seen in years.Από τον Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

Parsha Talk with Rabbis Eliot Maomet, Barry Chesler and Jeremy Kalmanofsky. Special Guest Rabbi Eliezer Diamond sitting in for Rabbi Kalmanofsky who is travelling to Israel. Parashat B’ha’alot’kha [Numbers 8-11] is particularly rich, featuring, among other items: the menorah [8:1-4] and the trumpets [10:1-10]; the Second Passover [9:1-14], for thos…

Parsha Talk with Rabbis Eliot Malomet, Barry Chesler and Jeremy Kalmanofsky. Among the features in Parashat Naso [Numbers 4:21-89] are the passage about the wife suspected of adultery, the nazir [an individual who wishes to take upon himself additional restrictions, the priestly blessing, and the gifts the tribal chieftains bring for the mishkan. T…

Parsha Talk with Rabbis Eliot Malomet, Barry Chesler and Jeremy Kalmanofsky. Parashat B’midbar [Numbers 1:1-4:20] is the first parashah in the Book of Numbers, which deals in episodic form with the 40-year wilderness wanderings. As Jacob Milgrom notes in his JPS Commentary to Numbers, the book’s treatment of this time frame is uneven. The first sec…

Parashat B’chukotai is the tenth and last parashah of Sefer Va-yiqra [Book of Leviticus]. Its main section is the תוכחה [tokhekhah, “rebuke”; Baruch Levine labels it “The Execration” (26:14-45)]. Preceded by the blessings (26:3-13) that will come to Israel, both the people and the land provided the people observe the mitzvot [commandments], the far…

Parashat B’har [Leviticus 25:1–26:2], at 57 verses, is one of the shortest in the Torah. In his JPS Torah Commentary, Baruch Levine entitles it “Principles of Land Tenure”. The first section deals with the sabbatical year and jubilee year, and the second section deals with laws regarding people in straitened circumstances. We more or less followed …