Year-Round Staff

Why do I love working at Ramah Berkshires?
Because of the people!

Rabbi Eytan
Kenter

Director

ekenter@ramahberkshires.org || 845-832-6622, Ext. 112

About me:
A lifelong (and second generation!) Ramahnik, I’ve spent nearly every summer of my life at Ramah Camps across the country as a camper, counselor and professional, including two summers as Rosh Machaneh Aleph at Ramah Berkshires. I’m a graduate of Brandeis University and hold an MA in Experiential Jewish Education from the Davidson School at JTS. Previously, I was the Camp Director of Young Judaea Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp. At Ramah Berkshires, I oversee all aspects of the summer Camp experience including staff hiring and training, programming, recruitment, and more!

Alana
Tilman

Associate Director

atilman@ramahberkshires.org || 845-832-6622, Ext. 111

About me:
I have a Masters in Special Education and have been working with children in both a school and camp setting for over 15 years. I work closely with families during the year to ensure that their camper is set up for success over the summer. I’m happy to speak to you about any accommodation that your child might need while they are at Camp!

Elisheva
Layman

Director of Community Care & Inclusion

elayman@ramahberkshires.org || 845-832-6622, Ext. 116

About me:
I have a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University. I have spent the last several summers on staff at residential and day camps and I have worked with students both in and out of the classroom during the school year. I’m an outdoors person! Rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, and camping are some of my favorite activities. At Ramah Berkshires, I help connect parents with Camp and make sure that campers and parents are supported during this wonderful camp experience!

Yael
Wallen

Family Relations and Outreach Coordinator

ywallen@ramahberkshires.org || 845-832-6622, Ext. 252

Why I work at CRB:
I love giving back to a place that has given me so much!

Seth
Adelsberg

Director of Outdoor Education and Retreats

sadelsberg@ramahberkshires.org || 845-832-6622, Ext. 137

About me:
I’m a proud member of Gesher 2003 and was a Rosh Edah four times (three times in Solelim, once in Gesher). My career on the year-round team at Ramah Berkshires began as the office manager and now I’m Director of Operations, where I oversee the behind-the-scenes of Camp. That includes facilities, housekeeping, kitchen, security, operations, and the office. I’m a fan of the Real Housewives franchises, NJ Devils, and could eat sushi every day.

Adina
Rothman

Director of Operations

arothman@ramahberkshires.org || 845-832-6622, Ext. 102

Favorite canteen item:
Did anyone say the Chipwich yet?

Aleeza
Adelman

Registrar

aadelman@ramahberkshires.org || 845-832-6622, Ext. 191

About me:
I'm a proud member of Gesher ’15, was a Rosh Edah twice (including Rosh Gesher ’22), and was Rosh Machaneh Bet in ’23. I graduated from SUNY Buffalo with a degree in history, and now am thrilled to be part of the year-round Berkshires team where I help develop and prepare the programming and activities for the upcoming kayitz and work on our tzevet (staff) hiring process. Over the summer, I’m at Camp, supervising roshim (division heads), madrichim (counselors), and the edah (division) programs. Fun Fact: I’m a huge fan of the Chicago Bears, Bruce Springsteen, and Taylor Swift.

Shaya
Kalmanofsky

Programming & Engagement Coordinator

skalmanofsky@ramahberkshires.org || 845-832-6622

About me:
I bring over a decade of development experience in higher education and the Jewish non-profit sector. I hold a BA in Arts in Anthropology from Brandeis University and an MS in Nonprofit Management from Columbia University. As a proud Ramah alumna (New England), I’m very excited to be on the Ramah Berkshires team, where I oversee our community relations and outreach, and guide our development, alumni affairs, and communications efforts.

Liya
Kahan

Director of Institutional Advancement

lkahan@ramahberkshires.org || 845-832-6622, Ext. 119

About me:
I’ve had a lifelong career in media and the music business, including many years as a DJ/producer on Long Island’s WLIR. But as a Ramah Berkshires parent for over a decade, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to join the team in 2022 as Director of Communications, where I help shape the visual language of Camp by creating our newsletters, special mailings, and social media posts. During the summer, I also supervise our photography crew at Camp and curate the tens of thousands of pictures they take, in addition to exec producing our videos.

Abe
Leinwand

Communications Director

aleinwand@ramahberkshires.org || 845-832-6622, Ext. 118

About me:
I’m in charge of our large scale community and alumni events such as our annual Gala and Golf & Pool Outing. With a Masters in Jewish Nonprofit Management from the Zelikow School at HUC-JIR and a Master of Communication Management from USC, I’m thrilled to use my knowledge and passion for our Jewish future and continuity.

Emily
St. Lifer

Associate Development Director

estlifer@ramahberkshires.org || 845-832-6622, Ext. 149

About me:
I grew up in Long Island and spent nine years at Ramah Berkshires as both a camper and staff member. I graduated from Clark University and am excited to rejoin the Camp Ramah team and work for a community that means the world to me. As Office Manager, I’m responsible for operational tasks at Camp, including transportation, billing and the management of the summer office during the kayitz. Fun Fact: I’m a freelance songwriter!

Yoni
Samuni

Office Manager

ysamuni@ramahberkshires.org || 845-832-6622

About me:
I graduated Cum Laude from the Ramapo College of New Jersey in 2019 with a Bachelors in Finance. I still walk and hike at the Ramapo Reservation and my favorite snack is dark chocolate. I love working at Ramah Berkshires because of its sense of communal care, timeless traditions and values. Camp work truly is its own rewarding experience! Fun Fact: Team Xbox since 2009!

Joe
Almacky

Business Administrator

jalmacky@ramahberkshires.org || 845-832-6622

About me:
I grew up in NYC, have a BA from Rutgers University and an MBA from Baruch College. I love working with the staff at Camp!

Eric
Fenchel

Director of Finance

efenchel@ramahberkshires.org || 845-832-6622

About me:
After 14 years at Whole Foods and living in Florida, I finally came home to my roots. My vast experience in accounting has made me the most popular person in the office...I make sure everyone in Camp gets paid!

Susan
Kennedy

Bookkeeper

skennedy@ramahberkshires.org || 845-832-6622, Ext. 136

Why I love to work at Ramah Berkshires:
I love to work at Camp because I have the ability to touch people’s lives in a very positive manner. The work I do gives me a great deal of satisfaction when I see people enjoying Camp.

Jason
Smalley

Facilities Manager

jsmalley@ramahberkshires.org

Why I love to work at CRB?
I love to work at CRB because I get to be a part of a team that helps maintain a beautiful property.

Allen
Frangione

Assistant Facilities Manager

afrangione@ramahberkshires.org