Looking for a family camp where both Deaf and hearing parents and children can share Jewish culture and religion and participate together in various activities? You may want to think about Camp Ramah in the Poconos. The fourth session has been scheduled for the summer of 1999. This Kesher Family Camp, a program of Camp Ramah, has opened doors to the Jewish Deaf community. Activities include sports, religious services, arts and crafts and educational workshops for participants from 3 to 80 years old to increase their understanding of themselves, their families and communities, Judaism and Deaf languages and culture. Too good to be true? On the camp’s staff are sign language interpreters, Deaf Educators, university students along with Hearing and Deaf adults working together to create a positive experience for families from across the country.

Kesher Program Director Susan Gottesman says Beautiful weather, great facilities, a Shabbat (Sabbath) experience together and interested campers and staff of Camp Ramah in the Poconos made for a successful year of learning and fun. We look forward to a fourth successful year in the summer of 1999!” The following has been planned for 1999: the Kesher Family Camp from June 30th to July 4th followed by a 10-day kids camp for Deaf and hard of hearing children 9-15 years old from July 5-15th. Gottesman can be contacted at Susnat~Juno.com or 215/885-8556.