Do you rely on The Times of Israel for accurate and insightful news on Israel and the Jewish world? 1st Session Ends & 2nd Session Begins. The vision of NJY is to unite individuals in a globally supportive community. In addition to sports and the arts, the Camps also maintain a vibrant Jewish atmosphere. While these are uncertain times for many of us, I am confident in the bright future for NJY Camps under Michaels leadership and I ask you to join me in welcoming him to our community. Camp Nah-Jee-Wah (entering 1st - 6th grades) Cedar Lake Camp (entering 7th-9th grades) Teen Camp (entering 10th-11th grades) Round Lake Camp (special needs inclusion) Camp Nesher (co-ed Orthodox) Total Specialty Camps. THE NJY CAMPS board of directors has named Michael Schlank to the newly created position of chief executive officer. operations. Our roots grow deep. That's why we carefully select our staff from the USA and abroad including Israel, United Kingdom, South America, Russia, Australia and New Zealand. Loved hearing from Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield in conversation with #cnn''s Abby Phillip this morning, hosted by the Atlantic Council 's Black Employee Camp Director. What happens to the notes placed in the Kotel? Please use the following structure: example@domain.com, Send me The Times of Israel Daily Edition. We want to learn more and then choose. Specifically, I mean the demographic. N20: Recreational and Sporting Camps. A grandparent? In that role, Schlank will lead the professional staff and oversee all of NJY Camps Phone: (570) 798-2373 | Once registered, youll receive our Daily Edition email for free. We dont comment on personnel matters.. Sinai fights stigma with patience and love. (MARC), was completed in September 2018. Email: campinfo@njycamps.org, Milford Campus: 570 Sawkill Road, Milford, PA 18337 Schlank, a former teacher, has been an executive at Oasis Children Services, a provider of camp, enrichment, and after-school programs in the New York area. In that role, Schlank will lead the professional staff and oversee all of NJY Camps, Get New Jersey Jewish News's Newsletter by email and never miss our top stories, The New Jersey Jewish Film Festival returns to the JCC MetroWest, Kosher-chef-whiz-kid Eitan Bernath turns to social action as he works to feed the hungry, Local production,as in New York, takeson the Leo Frank story. New allegations against NJY Camps former director include a minor, Former NJY Camps director Len Robinson. . NJY Camps Jun 2015 - Sep 2016 1 year 4 months. I attended and then worked at that same camp for 15 years. . E ven as NJY Camps, the embattled New Jersey network of JCC Association of North America-affiliated summer camps, focuses on moving forward with a new board, two alleged victims have come forward. Well, I am old, and my kids are old, so yeshiva week is just a reminder that I am too old to have kids who are still in yeshiva. Already a member? After seeing the report which detailed at least 11 cases in which Robinson sexually harassed, assaulted, or bribed female staff members in exchange for their silence federation leadership called upon the NJY board to resign, among other recommendations. Summer Camp Board Asked To Resign For Ignoring Director's Predatory Behavior. 1391 Martine Avenue. Co-Ed Modern Orthodox Grades 3 - 10. Leah Mesches,Girls Camp Director Camp Champions . Was the Director of Logistics for Malan Breton's February 2020 London Fashion Week Show. Founded in 1921. Round Lake. NJY Camps, a Jewish camping association in New Jersey, announced on Feb. 7 that its board of directors voted unanimously to suspend itself after an independent investigation found that Leonard "Len" Robinson, the 74-year-old former executive director of the organization, had sexually abused or harassed at least 11 women during his 25-year . Len has been Executive Director at the NJY Camps since 1993. . While a publicist for NJY Camps said that almost all board members had no knowledge of the former directors actions, and that no board member had knowledge contemporaneous to when an incident happened, the members agreed to step down in the camps best interest. A new parent? Or even Pauline Chernichaw of Englewood Cliffs talks about art, family history, and life, No room for indifference in the fight against antisemitism, Rabbis, Rep. 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A copy of the memo was obtained by NJJN. Ben-Shimon also writes that the investigation clearly points to the fact that many in the senior board and past president leadership knew of [Robinsons] behavior and did nothing to prevent it.. It allows them to maintain control., NJY Camps said in a statement that the organization is working aggressively to reinvent itself in the aftermath of Robinsons removal and the entire boards resignation earlier this year. June 19, 2023. Among camp directors, 54.0% of them are women, while 46.0% are men. Responding to these new allegations, an NJY Camps spokesperson said: Amy was a valued member of the NJY Camps staff for many years. By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. In March, Debbie Findling wrote an op-ed in The New York Jewish Week, NJJNs sister publication, detailing how she had been sexually harassed and propositioned for sex three decades ago by an anonymous leader in Jewish communal service. 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Via NJYcamps.org. What is life? (JTA) The president of a Jewish camps association in New Jersey has urged its entire board to resign, in the . While most of us were blindsided by the allegations against Len Robinson, we quickly came together to take decisive action and ensure no one else would be subjected to sexual harassment or assault at NJY Camps, said board president Peter Horowitz, who announced his resignation in December, the day after The Jewish Weeks exclusive report on the investigations findings. But as the journalism we do is costly, we invite readers for whom The Times of Israel has become important to help support our work by joining The Times of Israel Community. His resignation came less than a month after Debbie Findling, a philanthropic adviser in the San Francisco Bay Area, wrote an op-ed in The Jewish Week detailing how she had been sexually harassed and propositioned for sex by a communal leader she later identified as Robinson. Ask the Camp Directors. NJY Camps is the largest Jewish camp complex in the world, serving more than 7400 participants in our overnight camps, family camps, visiting groups and year round senior adult programs. Suzanne Albin Tucker. JCC Association is honored to have been asked to assist NJY Camps through what has been a difficult period., Added Jeremy Fingerman, CEO of the Foundation for Jewish Camp, We look forward to working with JCC Association to help assemble a transitional board which will put NJY Camps on a strong footing for generations to come. In the summer of 1995, I met a young college junior named Ilene at camp and nearly four years later we married. A newlywed? Hey, its yeshiva week what are you and your family doing? (Amy requested that her full name not be used for privacy reasons. At the same time, camp is about having fun and creating lifelong friendships. Robinson was forced to resign from his position at NJY Camps, which operates various Jewish summer camps, in April after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced. At the time, she was 42 and a separated mother of two. Her claims were corroborated by her college roommate, who recalled Robinson picking up Joanna from her dorm room in college. However, Robinson was forced to resign in April after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced. The allegations involve complaints by female staffers of unwanted sexual advances and abusive behavior before and after his hiring by NJY Camps in 1993. Brought to you by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. NJY Camps attorneys entered into good faith conversations with that individuals counsel and ultimately reached a settlement to address her allegations, Horowitz wrote. Phone: (570) 296-8596 He has been a board member of ACA NY/NJ, Association of Jewish Center Professionals, National Society for the Gifted and Talented, JCC Association, National Inclusion Project . There was a whole movement on the importance of taking care of yourself before addressing the needs of others. Phone: (570) 798-2373 | Free Sign Up, Horowitz confirmed to NJJN that such a settlement had been reached. His repulsive behavior had a psychological impact on me until this moment, recalled Joanna, now 42, in an interview with NJJN. Assistant Food Service Director (Former Employee) - Milford, PA - December 11, 2018. . His background, experience and enthusiasm will make him the excellent fund raiser that NJY Camps needs at this time. Through the 1920s, the demand for service outpaced accommodations, and in 1933 the NJY Camps purchased a permanent site in Milford, Pennsylvania, which now comprises 1250 acres of land and three lakes. Like how, if the plane you are on is Jewish studies scholar from Rutgers looks at the Adam and Eve story, The library isnt a building. Phone: (570) 296-8596 $45,000 - $55,000 a year. Find out what works well at NJY Camps from the people who know best. Life is waking up every morning and being grateful that you can get out of bed and walk to the bathroom unassisted. Milford, Pennsylvania Camp Counselor and Tennis Coach at Cedar Lake Camp. Cultural Exchange; Advocacy; About the Program. NJY Camps is the largest Jewish overnight camping organization and serves between 1500 to 2500 children and families every summer. Phone: (973) 575-3333 Fax: (973) 575-4188. The ideal candidate will be a highly self-motivated problem solver, flexible . Caren Ford, Elyssa Wright. The summer camp experience is hands down one of the most important experiences we can provide to help children develop a deeper sense of their identity. Office: Teen Camp 21 Plymouth St. Fairfield, NJ 07004 - (973) 575-3333 Camp: Teen Camp 570 Sawkill Road Milford , PA 18337 - (570) 296-8596 Email: tac@njycamps.org Unlike other news outlets, we havent put up a paywall. ven as NJY Camps, the embattled New Jersey network of JCC Association of North America-affiliated summer camps, focuses on moving forward with a new board, two alleged victims have come forward. He also served for eight years on the Board of Education at . Soon after the story was published, she revealed that the unnamed individual was Robinson when he served as a supervisor at a JCC on the West Coast. August 15, 2023. According to the story, top board leadership was made aware of Robinsons inappropriate behavior during his tenure, but failed to act. Hey, its yeshiva week what are you and your family doing? Iam pretty sure that I wrote a column about self-care at some point during the pandemic. Campers Entering 10th & 11th Grades. Last day of Camp. How do youse guys think we all should say it? NJY Camps is a partner agency of the MetroWest federation. As we enter our second century, we are confident that Michael will enhance these camp experiences. Ten months after the executive director of the largest camping organization in North America was. By Hannah Dreyfus April 13, 2018, 12:00 am. Life is good, life is bad, life is surprising, life is challenging. An old parent? While most of us were blindsided by the allegations against Len Robinson, we quickly came together to take decisive action and ensure no one else would be subjected to sexual harassment or assault at NJY Camps, said board president Peter Horowitz, who announced his resignation in December, the day after NJJNs exclusive report on the investigations findings. We believe that teenagers at high school level are looking for summer experiences that will challenge them, provide them with a sense of ownership and an opportunity to make incredible connections. NJJN managing editor Shira Vickar-Fox contributed reporting. Hannah Dreyfus is a staff writer for The New York Jewish Week, NJJNs sister publication. Meet the Director Aryn Barer, LMSW. Illustrative photo of one of the summer camps in the NJY Camps network. Even as NJY Camps, the embattled New Jersey network of JCC Association of North America-affiliated summer camps, focuses on moving forward with a new board, two alleged victims have come forward. ), I felt paralyzed, she told NJJN. She said he would give her alcohol and money. A minor is not old enough to withstand a perpetrators grooming tactics to find his or her way out of the loop, she said. On behalf of the Board of Directors, the staff, and families of NJY Camps we want to recognize your unparalleled commitment to the campers and families of NJY Camps and extend our deepest sense of gratitude and heartfelt thanks for the vital support you provide to not only NJY Camps but the entire Jewish Community at large. Ellen Goldner, a former employee of NJY Camps and former president of the Greater MetroWest federation, told NJJN she warned the then-board president, Bruce Tucker, about Robinsons behavior; Tucker dismissed the information, according to Goldner. NJY Teen Camp Assistant Director. Len started his career as the Resident Camp Director - Youth Director at the Portland, Oregon JCC. Leadership at NJY Camps continues to decline The Jewish Weeks requests to disclose the full report, citing the confidentiality of women who have made allegations, according to an NJY Camps spokesperson. There was a whole movement on the importance of taking care of yourself before addressing the needs of others. . Email: nesher@njycamps.org |. Ihave no idea who reads this column. She was working at the camp as a library assistant under the supervision of Robinsons wife, Carol Robinson, according to the police report. The New York Jewish Week reported Wednesday that Peter Horowitz, the current president of NJY Camps, urged all 60 members of his board to join him in resigning for allowing the former executive director, Leonard Robinson, to operate for far too long without any real oversight, creating an environment in which his abuse of others was allowed to go unchecked.. Under the supervision of the Teen Programs Director and the NJY full-time Mental Health professional, the MESSH professional is responsible for the development . June 27, 2023. Comprised of five overnight summer camps, NJY serves children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. $180 for a full weekend of fun at Camp Nah Jee Wah! Phone: (973) 575-3333 According to a police report filed in 2000, Joanna said Robinson sexually assaulted her eight times over the course of the summer. Horowitz said in his remaining time as board president he will work to identify replacement board members and officers from outside the current board with impeccable credentials. At least 15 board members, including Horowitz, plan to step down, according to NJY Camps. The NJY Camps is governed by a Board of Directors, which includes JCC representatives, regional leaders, former campers and other friends. 2023 The Times of Israel , All Rights Reserved, NJY Camps runs a network of Jewish camps serving the New York metropolitan areas. I know how heartbroken our community is not being able to be together. 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H ours after NJJN published a report in which New Jersey federation executives called for the entire board of NJY Camps to resign for not taking action after learning of allegations of predatory behavior by its former executive director ("After damning probe, NJ fed exec urges board purge at NJY Camps," Dec. 20), the president of the NJY board announced his intention to resign, and advised . We are determining if there is basis for a criminal investigation, a spokesperson from the Prosecutors Office told NJJN on April 8. Richard Belzer was a Jewish comedian. It is clear that Robinson was allowed to operate for far too long without any real oversight, creating an environment in which his abuse of others was allowed to go unchecked., Horowitz said he intends to resign no later than February, and that it would be in the best interest of NJY Camps for the rest of the board to also resign within that time.. A former teacher, for the last decade Michael has been an executive at Oasis Children Services, a leading provider of camp, enrichment and after school programs in the New York area. Ellen Goldner, a former employee of NJY Camps and the former president of the MetroWest Federation, told The Jewish Week she warned the then-board president, Bruce Tucker, about Robinsons behavior; Tucker dismissed the information, according to Goldner. 28 days ago. While a publicist for NJY Camps said that "almost all board members had no knowledge" of the. Family Vacation Weekends. For as little as $6/month, you will: Were really pleased that youve read X Times of Israel articles in the past month. 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Its a community, A local rabbi reflects on his experiences in Washington last week, A look at why no one has tried to stop the war Putin started last year, Rabbi Jonathan Porath looks back, on Zoom, at 175 trips to Russia, over 50 years, The deeper meanings of giving and getting. Horowitz, the president of the NJY Camps board, said he intends to resign no later than February, The Jewish Week reported. We are pleased to announce our 2023 board of directors, welcoming a new slate of officers during the January 26 board meeting. Some have already complied. A spokesperson said that until then the camping network is following all the necessary procedures called for by our bylaws.. NJY Camps (NJY) is one of North America's premier Jewish summer camp networks. Acouple of years ago, I wrote a column called Parenting at 10,000 Feet. It was about a family that Husband #1 and I had the pleasure of sitting next to on an airplane. The camps draw more than 4,000 campers each summer from numerous communities. F: 908-889-4070. (NJY Camps via JTA). (JTA) The entire board of a Jewish camps association in New Jersey voted to suspend itself, in the wake of an investigation finding that it had failed to address the predatory behavior of its former executive director. Located in the beautiful Poconos of Pennsylvania, they are the perfect summer escape that can also provide amazing leadership and professional development opportunities for college students. operations. NJY Camps has been a leader on that front and I am excited about the opportunity to build on that success. Like how, if the plane you are on is Jewish studies scholar from Rutgers looks at the Adam and Eve story, The library isnt a building. We are an incubator, HaZamir chapters rehearsing for 30th anniversary gala performance at Lincoln Center, The Belarusian-born educator from Morristown and Randolph was 92, Hearing the Gettysburg Address in Hebrew again. There was a whole movement on the importance of taking care of yourself before addressing the needs of others. Advertisement. Michael will assume this new role on September 1, 2020. Campers Arrive. As we prepare for this new chapter, we want to take a moment to thank our interim executive director, Janet Warm Fliegelman. Robinson was forced to resign in April 2018 from his position at NJY Camps, which operates various Jewish summer camps, after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced. Tucker has declined repeated requests for comment. The NJY board refused to release the full report to the public or to the press, citing the privacy of the individual women therein, but allowed two New Jersey federation executives Dov Ben-Shimon, executive vice president and CEO of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ: and Jason Shames, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey to view the report two weeks ago. It takes just a few seconds. Ten months after the executive director of the largest camping organization in North America was forced to resign due to allegations of sexual harassment that stretched back years, the organizations entire board has voted to disband. Hannah Dreyfus is a staff writer at The New York Jewish Week, NJJNs sister publication. NJJN obtained a copy of recommendations the investigators suggested in order to overhaul NJY Camps governance. As Israel implodes, does nobody in Netanyahus Likud have the guts to defy him? To implement these changes, the organization will appoint a transitional board for roughly one year with the intent of handing off responsibility to a durable governing board as early as January of 2020, according to the organizations Feb. 7 statement. We Have a Try-It Program That's Just Right For Your Child! $6,000 a month. (MARC), was completed in September 2018. Summer camp in the middle of a pandemic has been a tech-free, joyous balm for some. Our Lake Como campus hosts Camp Nesher, a co-ed camp for Orthodox boys and girls in grades 3 through 10 and the Kislak Adult Program. She remained at the camp, but refused to be alone with Robinson going forward. NJY Camps is the largest Jewish camp complex in the world, serving more than 7400 participants in our overnight camps, family camps, visiting groups and year round senior adult programs. keeps NJY Camps our home away from home. Advisory Board; Globalize Your Camp. (Photo illustration by Janice hwang). Email: campinfo@njycamps.org, Lake Como Campus: 90 Woods Road Child victims can carry guilt for their whole lives for going back, and perpetrators encourage that kind of thinking. For one hundred years, our NJY camps have been creating lasting friendships, positive Jewish experiences and summers of fun. I have spent much of my career immersed in summer camp, and I know the transformative role camp can have on a childs life. 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CHARMAINE CROOKS (President) Charmaine Crooks was appointed as President of Canada Soccer in March 2023. NJY Camps is part of the Jewish Community Center movement and is the umbrella organization for numerous overnight and family camps, and year-round programs for senior adults. Camp Nah-Jee-Wah for 8-11 year olds, Cedar Lake Camp for 11-14 year olds, Teen Camp for 14-16 year olds, Round Lake Camp for children with special needs and Club Enjoy for short term camping programs.